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    solar cover reels

    For those that have a free-form pool, did you just buy a rectangular one that was big enough to cover the entire pool and cut it to form? I'm thinking about doing this but have no idea how much trouble that would be. Does thickness matter if you're cutting it to size?
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    Cartridge filter with trichlor

    I also have a question about CYA. I have been using the TF kit for about two weeks now and I cannot determine the actual about of CYA I have in my pool. That is, every time I do the test I fill the entire cylinder up with the solution and can still see the black dot clearly. Does that mean I...
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    Can shock damage/discolor a gunite pool?

    Jason, I'm curiuos why not to dissolve calcium increaser (CaCl)?
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    How much water loss is normal?

    Queequeg, thanks for the reply. I'm pretty sure I don't have a leak as the water level went down in one night (after swimming) and last night after I filled it back up, this morning the water level was exactly the same. Of course, I'll keep an eye on the level and do the bucket leak test if...
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    How much water loss is normal?

    I'm a new pool owner quickly learning about my pool and this forum has been invaluable so thanks to everyone who participates and shares their time and knowledge. So my question is this, how much water loss is normal for a pool due to evaporation and "splash out"? I realize that a lot of...
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    Robotic Pool Vacuums-what do you recommend???

    I have these jets in my pool as well. What mine do is come up and shoot a jet of water in a specific pattern as to push any dirt on the floor towards my main drain and skimmer where it gets vacuumed up. They work quite well in my pool. I don't have a robot yet, but my system is easy to turn...