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  1. Dr_Obbins

    Pool Cover Recommendation

    We have had a 30' AGP for 5 years and cover it each year. At first I went with the cheapest cover I could find (~$40) and the were basically trash after only 1 years use. So I thought I would go with a better quality one and last one I purchased was ~$80. It was better quality and lasted 2...
  2. Dr_Obbins

    Pool cover question

    I have a 30' dia above ground pool. Last year we bought an $80 cover that was supposed to have a 10 yr warranty. Well the wind here ruined it in just one year and we don't have the receipt. :? Any recommendations for an inexpensive cover that will last?
  3. Dr_Obbins

    Time to Close?

    Well the weather has definitely cooled off here. So what do you think, time to close the pool? I don't usually get home till after 6:00pm and the sun is mostly down by then. Check out the temp drop. :shock: It is not supposed to hit 80 outside for at least a week.
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    What is your favorite answer?

    So I would guess that we all have been at the checkout with 10-20 jugs of bleach in our carts. Typically the cashier will wonder what it is all for and after a while they just have to ask. "What do you need all that bleach for?" My favorite answer is to keep a straight face and reply, "It is...
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    Moles and Pool Temp

    Two unrelated questions here: 1. I have a weather website and I would like to add the pool temperature. I can add a temp sensor to the weather station (Davis VP2) for about $130 which is a bit more than I would like to spend. Does anyone know of any options that cost less? 2. I have a 30'...
  6. Dr_Obbins

    Opening Pool Baqua to BBB

    The weather here has warmed up nicely and it is time to start thinking about opening the pool. :-D The pool was installed last year and we used Baqua. There were no troubles last year, but I thought the price was high and we have had a previous Baqua pool that was nothing but trouble after two...