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  1. DeeMac

    Closing an in ground pool

    THe only thing open at this point is the main drain, and the hubbie has tried a few different ways with no luck....I am guessing we need more power.......we will try and see what we can do........last year a pool company closed it and my husband said that water shot out of the main drain, they...
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    Closing an in ground pool

    Closing our pool ourselves for the first time and dumb question, does it matter what the multiport valve is set to ?
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    N.D. fans

    Another win for the IRISH !!!!
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    N.D. fans

    GO IRISH !!!!
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    Infestation of Bugs !!!!

    From what I have read...they are flying ants...I guess they have "flying ant day" where all the flying ants come out of the ground and swarm to mate with the queens....the male die after mating ....the queens fall to the ground and go back to hives....typically happens after a few days of rain...
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    Infestation of Bugs !!!!

    I spent the day going over and over my pool, cleaning out bugs........seemed I would go around the pool and look back, and there were tons more. Had to hose down all the walls because there were tons of them stuck to the walls above the water line. A pic of the whole pool did not come out but...
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    Infestation of Bugs !!!!

    So I live in Northwest IN and we have had a spell of cooler weather and lots of rain. TOday we got some warm weather back and all seemed fine. Me and the hubby went for a walk in the later afternoon, and afterwards sat down before dinner to rest. Got up to get dinner around 5:45 and happened...
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    Toy storage on AGP deck

    Dan, You can purchase this online at Meijer.com here is the link.....http://www.meijer.com/s/water-tech-pool ... _/R-177906
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    Toy storage on AGP deck

    They sell this at Meijer for 20 bux I think it was..............[attachment=0:194m0yoy]pool toys.jpg[/attachment:194m0yoy]
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    Building your own chaise loungers?

    I agree, I like the black stain as well......great job !
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    crazy animals?

    We had a dead baby bird so far this year and some spiders and bees.........I don't think I could handle anything bigger than that......lol
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    Post a picture of yourself

    I am Dee and the hubby is Mac.............[attachment=0:26wwep6h]dee mac (800x600).jpg[/attachment:26wwep6h]
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    HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!

    Sounds like a great plan..............Happy 4th of July !
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    Building your own chaise loungers?

    What a great job, looks really nice !
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    Building your own chaise loungers?

    Yes, wheels would be easy enough to add to be able to move around more easily, and yes with the simple design, you could simply double the size.
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    Building your own chaise loungers?

    We have been surprised also how pricey loungers can be.............I like the simplicity of of those and can dress it up with some cushions......will look forward to seeing how yours comes out. My hubby might be building me some new loungers soon!
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    We take ownership of our new house with pool on Sunday!

    So far this year I have only had to add stablizer and bleach........with the high temps here near Chicago, I add about a gallon of bleach to my 18000 gallon pool a day....... Good Luck with your pool..........we love to see pics !
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    Excited about the future...

    The people here are very friendly and extremely helpful.............I think you have made a wise choice going with the BBB Method, I am a first time pool owner and my pool is sparkling because I have learned to understand and take control of my pool. Good Luck on your pool build and we love to...
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    Water loss whats normal?

    Here in Norhtwest Indiana, near Chicago, I have been losing about 1/4 to 1/2 in a day due to no rain, cool evenings and wind..........
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    Toy storage on AGP deck

    What a good idea.........I have been trying to come up with something for all the pool toys that my kids want......gets overwhelming at times..........hahahaha
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    Blue lagoon

    I have found it so rewarding taking control of my pool.
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    Rust off Pool LIner

    The vitamin C tablet worked wonders on the stain. My husband was amazed how great it looks now. And he went out and got a stainless steel screw. Thanks so much for the tip. Dee
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    Rust off Pool LIner

    Thanks I will do that
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    Rust off Pool LIner

    When we were installing our new vinly liner, my husband was putting in the light and one of the screws was stripped out so he replaced with a new screw. Unfortunately, now the screw has rusted and there is a stain on the liner. Does anyone have any ideas how to get the rust stain off the...