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    Toggle switch help!!!

    Hi! I have a blue torrent pump...the switch quit working right before the hurricane came through this weekend.....and our pool place got flooded... Heres my ?? I can't find an on/off/on switch anywhere. Only one on/off one at home depot that would fit correctly. However, they are...
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    Pool brush for vinyl pool

    So, Ive found this brush on Amazon (my favorite store) I have a brush, but its one with the plastic top, that scrapes when i go around corners, etc...found this one, and just wondering if anyone else has it, or if its ok to use on vinyl Thanks in advance...
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    Pool skimmer sock for stabelizer disolving ok?

    I've read numerous threads, but can't seem to get a clear answer about this one. I've got the skimmer basket socks for helping trap all the tiny junk(which i have been lazy and haven't even started using yet)... I would like to know if they are acceptable to use to put stabilizer in to dissolve...
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    Pool drinking chlorine like crazy!

    So my new pool is clean, looks good, but I'm just wanting to ask... Should i be having to add half a jug of chlorine very few days? My fc seems to be getting close to 0 after about 2-3 days. Ph is 7.8-8. I've added some stabilizer; however I'm not a fan of the stuff, any better options? Pool is...
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    Here we go! New pool, first home test #s

    Hi! Pool is full, pump is going...got the Taylor test kit Here are my #s Fc 0 Cc 0 Ph 7.8 Ta 100 Ch 60 or 90...??? Cya 30-40? I went ahead and bought some of the 10% bleach from Walmart last weekend..guessing it needs some asap!?! 8500 gallon ag
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    Ag ladder mat suggestions?

    New pool owner here! I have an ag pool with the steps, ive been told i should get a mat, however, they are so expensive! Are there any other options?? I've looked through other posts here but didn't really get a good answer.
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    new pool next week! water test suggestions?

    Getting a 18x52 metal frame ABG installed next monday, I'm trying to go ahead and get a few things i need from good ol' amazon.... I have found the Poolmaster 22270 5-Way Test with Case, is this adequate for basics? I don't want to get more than i need, and i also don't want to have to go to...
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    Sand pump??

    Good morning all! So I'm about to purchase an 18x52 agp (metal side) and I've been doing research about sand pump. I'm thinking I should buy my own since the pool package comes with the standard cartridge pump. What size should I be looking to purchase??
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    Considering a new pool..never owned one!

    Hi everyone, I'm new here..and thinking about being new to an above ground pool I'm from fl so you know it's a great feature to any home....I'm hoping to get some advice on whether to take the plunge and go for it or not. Splash pools is having a big sale, so it's a good time? 18 foot out the...