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    Any Comment on FlowXtreme Cotton Tails replacement for filter Media

    Anyone used FlowXtreme Cotton tails as replacement media for Sand or Cartridge filter? If so, what is your experience about it. I am thinking of upgrading to a sand filter if the filter that comes with the pool I bought could not keep up to the cleaning demand as the other users complain but...
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    Pool Just Ordered. Need help in getting started

    I just ordered the Bestway Power Steel 13.91' x 8.2' x 39.5" Oval Frame pool from Walmart for my kids. I am expecting delivery by May 5th and hoping to have it setup and running by my daughter's birthday on May 8 to keep them busy and happy during the COVID quarantine period. The description...
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    Do you Shock after filling the pool with Clean Water?

    For Temporary AGP vinyl pool owners (Intex, Bestway, Coleman etc.). After setting up the pool and filling it with clean city water for the season, do you have to shock it first or just add enough chemicals to recommended levels then maintain? How about for those with Saltwater Generators? Do...
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    Use SWG or Bleach

    Ok. I'm about 3 to 4 weeks away from buying an above ground pool. Just, finishing up the area and will need to order road base and compact. I am thinking of having the following. Pool: Coleman 18' x 9' x 48" rectangular pool (3,913 gal at 90% capacity) SWG: Intex Krystal Clear SWG with...
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    Pump Flow Rate Vs. System Flow Rate

    What is the difference between the pump flow rate as compared to the system flow rate. The pool I am planning to buy (Coleman 18' x 9' x 48") will come with a filter pump flow rate of 1500 GPH but a system flow rate of only 1050 GPH. So, for a 3,913 gallon pool (at 90% capacity according to...
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    Board or Paver for the support legs

    After reading through the forum, I found out that it is advisable to add a board or paver under the support bars as it may sink with the weight of the pool. I will be putting up the pool on top of an artificial lawn so I cannot dig to make the board or paver flat to the ground. I have lot's...
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    New Member Planning on becoming Pool Owner for Kids to Enjoy.

    Hi Everyone, I bought a house last September and have a backyard of 16 x 45 Part concrete and part dirt with weeds. I clean the dirt area and I'm planning on replacing the weeds with artificial grass. I am also planning on buying a Coleman 18' x 9' x 48" which is on sale right now for $399 for...
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