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    Intex Pool Question - Hose Connections to Pool

    We have a 16' Intex metal frame pool. I think we're getting ready to start season #5. But our pool has the simple rubber holes in the liner for attaching the inlet / outlet hoses to the pump. Has anyone added the threaded connectors from the larger Intex pools? Maybe they cannot be purchased...
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    save on pool supplies.com?

    I just discovered the fact of these 2 sites being related. I ordered some borate test strips from saveonpoolsupplies.com, and when they arrived the invoice indicated it was from In the Swim. I also wanted to mention, I have been thinking of getting a Hayward pool cleaner, Aquabug, the Whale...
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    Poolandspawarehouse.com - legit? Please read...

    Just a quick update - I emailed again today, asking for the status of my order. They replied, and I was told their web software for tracking status wasn't that great, and that my Liquidator would arrive today. It did arrive, so all's good - just don't expect accurate order status tracking and...
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    Poolandspawarehouse.com - legit? Please read...

    I know this is an old thread, but I am in the exact same position! I ordered from poolandspawarehouse 1 week ago, and the website has said the status is "in packing" since Tuesday 9am (it's now Sunday evening). I've emailed asking if there is a problem, etc. but have received no response. Has...
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    So How Do We Aereate an AGP?

    I'm sure others will chime in, but i my case I was able to attach a 6 foot section of hose to the return. I have it attached to the side of the pool so that it shoots out the water at about a 45 degree angle. When was reducing alkalinity using muriatic acid, I would let the pump run like this...
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    Now I am running out of test solution

    Duraleigh, I don't know how practical it may be, but a thought that occurred to me would be to offer specialized kits. Maybe a different focus for each kit - baq conversion kit, vinyl pool kit, plaster/concrete kit, or whatever specialized kits that might be put together? Maybe a short 4 to 8...
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    New Guy

    Hi georose! Welcome to the forum. I've only been here a short while myself. You'll soon learn, if you don't know already, there are a lot of great, helpful people here more than willing to lend an ear if you have any questions. Glad to have another person on board :-D
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    Searching the Site

    Yes, thanks very much! I didn't realize you could indicate a specific site on Google searches. :P
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    Searching the Site

    As a newbie, I try to search for existing information before asking a question that may have already been answered. However, I sometimes have trouble finding what I'm looking for using the site's search feature. I am not trying to sound critical - the search will find terms I'm looking for...
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    Moving on up!

    I just ran the same google search - TFP shows up 4th from the top on my PC! :shock:
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    Adsense - ads by Google

    Well, I don't have any original comments or ideas on this topic, but did want to toss in my 2 cents. I don't really notice the ads, and can certainly live with them. I would prefer to have ads and a free forum than forced payment membership. I think Sean's idea of getting more selective ads...
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    Wrong starting point for filling the pool?

    Waterbear I have the 6-way HTH test kit from walmart. Reading in detail, the instructions are unclear - they seem to contradict themselves! Basically,add 25 ml of pool water to beaker, add 5 drops of indicator (water turns red if hardness present), then add indicator 1 drop at a time until...
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    Wrong starting point for filling the pool?

    Thanks for the help. Yes, vinyl pool. I guess I thought the softened water may have contributed to the alkalinity. You both bring up a good point about topping off the pool with well water - I'll go back to the softened water. Also, even though my water hardness is basically zero, I haven't...
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    Muriatic Acid

    Maybe I'm doing something really unsafe without being aware, but here's my method. I transfer some acid from the gallon jug into a plastic Powerade bottle. It's kind of like a measuring cup. Then, I begin to tip the bottle of acid in such a way that my hand and the bottle actually go...
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    Stabilizer cost

    On clearance at Menards- $9.99 for 12 lbs.