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    Trying to level and making it worse

    We set up our frame pool last summer on ground that we thought we had leveled, but ended up with stretches on some sides and gathers on the others. Rain creating mud around the feet which sank down made it even worse. We're going to use pavers this time. Anyway, we decided to take it down and...
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    One step forward, 8 steps back

    ...at least that's what it feels like. Our new Intex sand filter (replacing a much lower GPH cartridge filter) arrived and I set it up yesterday. Due to hose fittings, missing o-rings, general frustration and prior commitments, it wasn't until earlier tonight that we finally were able to turn...
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    Is 2800GPH Overkill?

    We're finally making the jump to a sand filter, and we're looking at two different Intex models, a 2100GPH and a 2800GPH. They are the same price, so that doesn't help with the decision. My gut feeling is to go with the 2800, but it says its for a pool with minimum of 5500 gallons - ours is just...
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    Just kill me now

    We have a Summer Escapes 14' x 42" frame pool. It has probably cost us double than what we paid for it, but its still worth it. The problem is that the water here is very hard to maintain. We had to empty and refill twice. The second time we started up with a SWG. The pool was clearer than...
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    Just refilled pool, now chlorine won't stay up!

    We just drained, sanitized, and refilled our 3600 gallon frame pool. After the first round of testing, I used the pool math calculator and added muriatic acid and bleach. This morning the pH was down, but there is NO chlorine. Is this normal for a start up? I am using a drop test kit, I...
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    Cloudy water - need bigger pump?

    We have a Summer Waves 14x42 pool - 3300 gallons. It was fine for the first couple weeks, now I can't get the water clear. I've changed the filter 3x in 3 days, had the pump running 24/7, and no change - just cloudy water. My pH levels are low - but I can't get them up. Chlorine is in normal...
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    Constantly replacing filters, new pump question

    Please help! We have a newish (4 weeks) Summer Waves pool - its 3300 gallons and for the first 3 weeks it was great. The water stayed clear, chemicals were easy to balance, and I only had to replace the filter once a week. Now the pool has been cloudy for 3 days, no matter what I do. I've...
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    First time pool owner, first fill

    I apologize if these questions have been asked and answered; I have scoured the internet and searched the forums to no avail... I am the proud new owner of a 14' x 42" frame pool. Our yard needed a little leveling, we brought the dirt in and then the monsoons began...its been over a week on a...