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  1. cubbieblue

    With bleach expensive and hard to get, whats the dif with liquid chlorinator?

    I'm struggling with finding bleach at a reasonable price and appropriate quantity. I can purchase Splash Liquid Chlorinator from local big box which is Sodium Hypochlorite 12.5%. Far as I can tell its same as bleach but twice as concentrated. At $4 per gal it appears to be as cheap as bleach was...
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    When is water temp too warm to close?

    Just cleaned slammed and draining down pool below skimmer for cover. Happened to notice a mention of wait until pool water is below 60 degrees. I'm not but have already disconnected everything. Whats the downside? Low temps will be in lower 40s or 30s next week with highs in 60s. Thanks in...
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    Whats the best above ground deck mounted pool ladder

    Hi Folks, A bit overwhelmed by all the bad reviews of deck ladders for above ground pool. Had a confer aframe before deck. Could buy adapter kit to modify for deck mount. Dont really care for the plastic look though. It would also angle into pool area. Wanted to find a stainless ladder that was...
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    fc dropped to 0 overnight. must I slam????

    Hi folks, Thanks in advance for any advise. 2nd season in. Water has been balanced and maintained for 3-4 weeks. Chicago just had heat wave, blazing sun and we had 2 pool parties in 2 days. This morning i got a 0 fc reading and added appropriate bleach to bring to correct level. My...
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    Confusion over startup. Pool math says not startup

    Hi all, Just got pump running and want to get pool ready for a month of use before closing. What a project! I could really use some help if you could spare me a few minutes! Thank you in advance for any advise! I have bought 2gal muriatic acid, 5 lbs cya, 9 gal bleach, borax and baking soda so...
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    Best practices for running plumbing and electric (newbie setting up first pool)

    First post here but have spent many hours on site and really appreciate all the info! Applying for permit for above ground pool and have a decision to make. I can install electric on rear of house with equipment and have a 15-20 foot plumbing run to pool, or, bury electric and have equipment 5'...