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    Solar Cover Reel

    We have a 18 x 33 Oval shaped above ground pool. We are looking at purchasing a solar cover and reel. My husband has been checking on the reels and is concerned about how well the reels hold up. Any recommendations on a good reliable reel?
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    Stabilizer

    I added stabilizer this evening using a sock in front of the return. I did not notice that the sock on a hole in it and now some of the stabilizer is sitting on the bottom of the pool. Should I be worried about this? I did try to move it around but could not reach all areas.
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    Intex SWG

    I was at Target today and they have the Intex SWG for $118.00. My question is I have a 19,000 gallon pool would this be a waste of my money to buy it for my pool? It is the newer model SWG and I know from reading that I would need to disconnect the copper cell. The box says it would support a...
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    Need to add CYA

    I need to add 5ppm of CYA to my pool. I have some bags of shock leftover from pre BBB days. They are 1 pounds bags, Pool Brand Shock bought from Sams Club. My question is how much CYA does a 1 pound bag add? I would like to use these up, and not have to buy more stablizer until these are...
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    Black Powdery stuff in pool

    Hi, I changed my pool over to the BBB method from the Perma Salt System back in the middle of May. And couldn't be happier!!! Pretty clear, sparkling water. Here's my question: The last week or so we've noticed a black powdery (silt like) stuff in the pool, mainly in the liner creases. If...
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    Water numbers

    Here are my pool numbers, let me know if I am headed in the right direction please. FC 6 CC 0 TC 6, if I'm understanding this correctly PH 7.5 T/A 100 CYA 50 Pool Temp. 85 degrees. Last week I did a overnight FC test and had no chlorine loss :-) I do have a question.......I am not using any...
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    Overnight FC test

    I just did my overnight FC test, and I am happy to say that I did not have any loss. Thank you for all the help getting started with the BBB Method. After I decided to switch from PermaSalt I had several sleepless nights. Even a few nightmares of ugly water. Our pool has never looked...
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    Switching from Perma-salt to BBB

    Hi, newbie here!!! I'm in the process of changing to the BBB Method, started three days ago. Right now I have one question. Will the cooper in my pool interfer with zero chlorine reading? For the last three days I've poured in one 182oz bottle of bleach each day. I'm still getting a zero...