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We're planning to build a deck around 1/4 of our 27' above ground pool. I've got it mostly designed, but I'm not sure about the height. Should the pool railing be just above deck boards so they can be easily removed to replace the j-hook liner I have, or should the deck be tall enough that the...

I'm thinking about getting a solar cover for my 27' above ground pool, mainly to keep debris out. I've got a few questions: Can I use my robotic cleaner with the cover on? Well the pump still circulate water through the skimmer effectively with the cover on? Also, let's see your homemade...

I've got a new 27' round AGP with a pentait 1.5hp pump and a 24" sand dollar filter. Ever since I got it set up the filter pressure had been 14psi. I was just out there and it seemed like the pump sounded a little noisier. There isn't any air in the lines, but the pump is now running at 11psi...

Twice now the skimmer basket on my above ground pool had flipped over allowing debris to be caught by the basket inside the pump. What can I do to keep the skimmer basket from flipping over?

You may have seen my previous post about how I assembled my skimmer incorrectly on my new pool. I mounted the mouth and face place before attaching the basket, meaning I could only access the four screws on the sides to attach it and could not access the top screws. I tried sealing with Lexel...

Looks like I've got a couple slow drips where the lines attach to the skimmer and return. I've got two hose clamps on each and they're tight. What else can I do to stop these from leaking?

I was working on installing the skimmer on my above ground pool, and accidentally did it wrong. I didn't attach the actual basket part to the widemouth part before mounting to the pool wall, so I only had access to the screws on the side, 4 in total, and not the screws on top. I really don't...

Turns out when I sunk my pavers they're a good bit lower than the rest of the ground in the middle. I leveled all the pavers to each other and the ground in between them. How much higher can the ground in the middle reasonable be above the pavers and not cause me issues? The amount of sand...

Just got the dirt work done for my 27' round 52" deep above ground pool yesterday. It pays to have a buddy with a skid loader! Attached are some pictures while we were working, didn't grab any after the day was done. Bonus, The dirt that was removed was used to make a parking spot next to the...

The assembly instructions for my 27' 52" round Mt Loch pool specify 8"x16" patio blocks. The pavers I purchased actually measure 7.5"x15.25". Does anyone have experience with this pool to know if these will still be large enough?

I will be installing myself a 27' round above ground pool the first weekend of May. In two weeks I have a guy with a skid loader coming to help me level the ground and spread sand for the pool. I've got a question for those that have done this before: Should the ground be leveled (I know to cut...

So I read that the water should be 60 degrees or less before closing. I suppose even if the air temp drops below freezing over night I shouldn't have any issues if the water temp is still close to 60, right? I'm a little surprised it's this late in the year and my water isn't quite there yet...

Is there anywhere online that I can find a picture showing the colors of the DPD powder test with different concentrations of chlorine?

My pool is finally about back to normal. I have a CYA of 50 so my FC for SLAM has been 20. Is it safe to use my Dolphin with this high of chlorine?

I'll be away for a week pretty soon, what's the best way to manage the pool while I'm gone? There isn't really anyone here that knows how to use my test kit.

Is there any way to do this? I'd love to be able to throw it into Excel and make some graphs.

For the last month or so, I've had some algae in pool that I can't seem to get rid of. I've attached a link from the PoolMath app, tested using the TF-100. Today's FC is pretty high because I put a bag of Dichlor in it last night. I'm not sure what I'm not doing correctly, my results have...

I brought a sample to Leslie's before reading about the better testing options. pH was high so I used some acid to adjust it, FC and TAC we're both 3, CYA was 0, and CH was 160. I have a TF-100 kit on the way, while I'm waiting should I go ahead and adjust my CYA so I don't run into any issues...

Just downloaded the app, I really like it and will probably be subscribing. If I understand correctly someone on this forum made it and maintains it, correct? I had a thought, something that I think would be really cool. What if it had a "Chemical Inventory" section? You could add a log stating...

Hi all, This is my second year owning a pool, and I'm hopeful that this year will be better than last (had to replace the pump and liner). I'm planning on getting more into the pool chemistry side of it this year. Last year I used the test strips, after reading a bunch here I plan on getting...

I've got a 25' above ground round pool that I would like to get an automatic cleaner for. I've read that a lot of these need a booster pump. I have a Pentair Dynamo 340210, 1.5 hp pump and I was curious of that was a powerful enough pump to not need a booster pump. I like the idea of a...

So I found a good sized tear in my liner. I drained it in preparation for changing the liner, but it looks like that might not be able to happen until we open it next year. It is a 24' above ground pool with the metal frame. Is there anything wrong with leaving it up all winter without water in it?

Well my season may have come to an early close. I got a tear in the bottom corner of my liner and I don't know when I'll have time to replace it. I did a terrible job patching but it's still leaking a bit. I figure even if it was holding water a corner tear is about the worst you can have...

Hi Team, Yesterday, my pump started acting up. I ran it to prime my vacuum brush, shut it off and switched the valve to waste, then went to start vacuuming. When I flipped it on it was pumping very slowly, then quit altogether. I shut the switch off, let it sit for a little while, and it worked...

Hi all, I know nothing about pools but recently purchased a house with a 25' above ground pool. I'm working on opening it up, and it looks like my pump is leaking where the pump meets the motor. Is this a big issue, or is it easily repaired? Link: