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  1. criticalmass86

    Liner leak and dirty floor

    I’ve been finding an unusually large amount of debris on the bottom of the pool which requires vacuuming 2-3 times a day. The debris looks like dirt, as if someone is throwing a handful of dirt into the pool and it settles at the bottom. I’m also pretty sure I have a leak, but I can’t find out...
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    Winter cover question

    I know it’s way too early, but does anyone know of a way to dome a winter cover over an above ground pool so water will just run off? I was hoping to figure out a way to lay some type of arched ribbing, perhaps aluminum strips, across the pool and lay the cover over it. If this is possible...
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    What order do i add these chemicals??

    fc 9 - currently slamming ph 6.8 cya 40 ta 50 ch 200 13500 gal vinyl 24’ round above ground pool math says i need 1qt 3cups bleach 4# borax 7# baking soda 5# cacl Can i add all of this at once? I remember the pool store in the past saying add this then wait and add that. Pool is algae...
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    SLAMming for the first time. Water still cloudy. Help!

    I started using TFP mid-last season. I opened the pool to the worst conditions ever. So dark green. Didn't know that color existed. I have a 24' round above ground unheated pool (13,500 gal) with a vinyl liner. Current readings using TF-100 test kit: FC 18 (I think this is a little higher...