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I don't really have a recommendation for your wind problems as I could see how that would be difficult elevated on a deck. I have seen people use 2x6 lumber to screw the grommets on the tarp into the wood to keep it in place but on a concrete pool deck, not elevated. Try the idea of the nylon...

We have had more than a week in the books and everything has gone off perfectly (fingers crossed) but the parents all got a stern email from the principal after there were so many of us not wearing masks the first day at drop off. My 6-year-old was very excited to go back and he actually gets...

When I was first dealing with iron stains I doubled the dosage of sequestrant which ended up making the stains appear to go away within a couple hours. I didn't use any AA and thought the pool store solved my problems. 24 hours later the stains came right back and I ended up just wasting $50-60...

That is correct for the CC's to escape but that really only impacts the strong chlorine smell when you take the cover off and not the sanitation in the water.

While I don't live up north and don't have any icing in winter, I usually make it 3 years before I need to buy a new tarp. I purchase mine directly from tarp manufacturers who make them in the US rather than somewhere like Amazon but don't really have major expectations for keeping them for many...

Was there water sitting on top of the solar cover? I have had it happen to me before which it rained while I was on vacation and algae formed in the puddles on top of the cover. I didn't even notice it until I pulled the cover off and the algae water slipped into the pool. There is chlorine in...

How are to going to get the top of the pool up to 9 feet above the foundation? These pre-fabs are not 9 feet deep but more like 4-5. You are going to need an extremely strong/durable foundation for a pool to sit on if you try to elevate a pool like you are discussing. I think water weighs 7-8...

Yes, 1-2 inches per week of evaporation is normal for the hot humid south. We haven't had any rain in a couple weeks and I have had to put a inch of water in the pool a few times during that period. Results will vary based on things like wind, water features, total water surface area, etc. but...

Could the dust storms possibly be causing the pH to rise? If iron is in the water, the higher the pH the more likely Metals will precipitate causing the stains. Just using a little bit ascorbic acid will not be effective because the chlorine will just counteract it. Using a little bit is only...

What does your property look like regarding drainage? Any areas near the pool with standing water after a heavy rain or a creek nearby? While sandy soil would help drain faster than clay, it all comes down to the ground water level compared to the water level in your pool. I had an area near...

Mine has a foam float glued to the back of it. This keeps some pressure up on the water line to make a good flow regardless of water level.

At least the hair is pulling the copper out of the pool for you! Are you actually seeing stains on the pool surfaces? I would try to keep your ph in the area you are in now to help keep the metals from precipitating in the pool. Get some polyfil (pillow stuffing) from a craft store like Hobby...

First off, get your warranty from this guy in official writing before paying him. The guy who installed my liner ran his business out of his truck but still provided me with a professional looking certificate for my 5 year warranty. Second is you can try calling the liner manufacturer explaining...

Germantown, MD comes up often for me by mistake when searching for local news stories and other stuff. I have the small Little Giant pump which only pumps like 3 GPM so it works out well to leave running for a couple days for circulation. This doesn't prevent the 1000 earthworms from getting...

my walls are plastic with pool krete for the floors. My pool was built 30 years ago so techniques may have changed but I don't have any structural issues even with lots of tree roots.

I normally will use my winter cover pump in the water on one end with a hose running to the other end of the pool. I do this once per month running the pump for a day or two when no freezing temps are forecasted. I can test the water and add a little bleach or adjust ph. This has helped me have...

I was using the paver to hold a tarp in place. I pulled the tarp from the other side and dragged it in. I didn't see it but I heard kur-plunk and then about pooped my pants when I saw the gash. I remember saying to my wife "do you remember how we said we wanted to replace the liner in a few...

Concrete pavers and vinyl liners don't mix... That gash was 3 feet long and we had to replace the liner.

Here is how the previous owners left the pool for us for our first year as pool owners. I don't mean to scare you as this was likely from years of iron accumulation due to evaporation but it will help show you what could happen if the topic is ignored completely.

What part of MEM are you in? I am in Germantown. Welcome to the pool life. I wish I had found TFP sooner in my first year owning a pool. Glad you have found this place even before installing your pool. I would recommend you do some research proactively on iron staining so you know what to avoid...

Agreed. Some good cannon balls will work really well to keep it mixed up.

Since you don't have a SWG, the only thing you won't be able to do is filter. You can always use your brush like a spoon in a stock pot to manually mix up the water after you add FC. I would do a bit more than just splash water around and you can make circles around your pool with the brush to...

Looks beautiful and good luck with everything. Is there a reason you are only having the deep end built for 7 feet? For swimmers, anything deeper than 6 feet is going to make no difference since you can't touch but for kids/adults jumping into the pool, you will want it to be at least 8 feet or...

Rebuilding a Polaris is like rebuilding an old car. You can replace all the parts but will have to make several adjustments over a couple weeks to make it work really well. It has been revived with power and the adjustments you had set previously are not aligned with this supercharged system of...

Get the test done but go ahead and get some polyfill to proactively start filtering out iron. You will have to allow the iron to precipitate to be able to filter it out this way so you also risk iron staining. This is one of two approaches you can take. Second, since you don't yet have any...

Since there isn't really any pressure back on the pump for a waste line then whatever routes your water where you want it without leaking will do the trick. I never would have thought about a radiator hose but those are under pressure with heat in a car engine so I'm sure it will stand up to...

I use trichlor pucks all summer as supplemental FC while using bleach for dosing after testing. I just buy my trichlor on ebay with generic brands and make sure it doesn't say anything about "blue" so it doesn't have copper in it. You have to purchase at least 25 lbs to make it economical. If...