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    Thinking about closing my own pool but have some concerns

    I am considering closing my own pool but I have some concerns. I've done quite a bit of reading and have gotten to understand a lot about my system but have a couple glaring concerns. First one is an abandoned Polaris line. When my pool was opened this summer, the company that opened it...
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    Overfilled pool

    So - I screwed up and fell asleep after throwing the ol' hose into the pool to bring the water level up. She is definitely filled up to the brim. Is it safe to just let the water evaporate out or do I need to consider emptying some of the water? Is it safe to run the pump? Thanks in advance!
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    Getting a little nervous

    Hi everyone! My first month into pool ownership and I think (thought?) I'm getting a handle on water chemistry but my last test has me a little worried. When I opened the pool, my CYA was 0. I've slowly been introducing CYA and I finally have it somewhere between 70 & 80. I've been running...
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    New home, new pool - overwhelmed!

    Hi all! Long time lurker, first time poster. Ever since we decided to pull the trigger on a new (to us) home back in February, I've been visiting this site frequently trying to get my hands around being a pool owner. Since having a company open our pool a week ago, I've been doing my best...