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    New pool, Jersey shore, probably too late to change anything, but thought I'd ask.

    I've been using this forum for 2 years to care for an existing pool. I really only know about my own equipment and chemistry. My husband is building a pool in his investment property. It will not be for our own enjoyment. We have tenants check in weekly from June through September. The pool will...
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    I really want to fix my pump myself. Help?

    For the past few months, when I turned my pump off to connect or disconnect the Polaris, it hummed for a few seconds when I turned it back on again and started up roughly, sounding as though it was having some difficulty. A few weeks ago, I woke up from a nap next to the pool and was struck by...
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    Just received test kit and need help with first test results.

    I am moving into a home with a pool and started by taking a water sample to the closest pool store 2 days ago. The owners moved away 2 weeks ago and the pool was not cared for for 11 days. We've had lots of rain. I added what I was told: 4 gallons "liquid shock", 0.5 lbs. stabilizer/conditioner...
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    Just moving in and think I added chemicals based on incorrect volume calculations.

    I'm leasing a home with a pool and am completely responsible for it. I waited for days to hear from the owner's pool service, and finally gave up and went to the closest pool store with a water sample. I used a few different pool volume calculators online (kidney-shaped pool) as instructed by...