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    Skimmer line blocked with stabilizer

    I was trying to raise the CYA and added about 2.5 Lbs. stabilizer down the skimmer. I guess I did not do it slow enough and now the skimmer line is completely blocked. There is no suction at all from the skimmer. If I set the pump to skimmer-only, the pump does not suck any water. How do I...
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    Adding water

    I am about to open the pool in a few days and this year the level of water is very low, so I will need to add a lot of water to get it up to the right level. My question is whether I should vacuum and clean the pool first and then add water or add water first and then do the cleaning and...
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    Solar cover and PoolSkim

    Hello all, I recently bought and installed PoolSkim (after reading positive reviews on TFP) and I love it... it picks up a lot of debris from my pool. Now, I am looking at potentially buying a solar cover and a quick search on TFP forums shows the consensus is that it is a useful accessory...
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    New in Boston

    We recently moved into our new home with a pool and are really excited to get started with enjoying our pool. Of course, if it was only that simple :) Background: We have a 23,000 gallon Vinly liner pool with Sta-rite filter system (two concentric filter cartridges). The pool has one skimmer...