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  1. Snoobug

    Pool Math App asking to Subscribe

    We auto-renewed in March but the app is asking me to subscribe. How do I fix this?
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    I can't believe it's not ammonia!

    Looked under the winter cover, we have a swamp. Fully anticipating having an ammonia issue. Read through the process with just one question. With the filter should I just put it on "circulate" instead of "filter" until the pool holds fc?
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    Snoo's 1st close: inground, vinyl, sand filter

    Not sure how to close: Deck Jets Slide Pics to come. Watched some videos. Have a good idea. Already have the antifreeze. We have a compressor. Plan to pick up funnel & attach short plastic hose for filling lines with antifreeze. 1. Slam pool. 2. Turn off pump. 3. Drop water to just below...
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    Umbrella in the Volleyball Slot

    Not sure if this would work and wondering if anyone has done this... We had these holes made into the concrete below the pavers for the volleyball net. Is it possible to put an umbrella in here? Is it smart or is the weight of the umbrella going to bust the concrete?
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    Pool Math Subscription

    How can I tell when my renewal date is? When I first opened the app it had a "Upgrade to Premium". I closed out thinking that there was probably an update that I needed to initiate so I went to check, no update needed but then the "upgrade to premium" was gone. Thanks!
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    Opening Vinyl Pool: First Time

    Omg I have no idea what I'm doing. I need help. Please tell me there are videos to watch. Not worried about balancing chemicals. Need help with: - Getting inground winter cover off - What to do with the anchors - Getting returns ready & whatever other piping pieces situated
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    Thread Location

    My thread is in the construction subforum but my pool is almost done. The landscaping & hardscaping still continue. The last thing on the pool is the slide. What started out as a build thread kind of turned into a live blog. Where will my pool life thread go after the backyard is completed...
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    Another MA Option for Pool Math

    Could this option be added please...
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    CYA Hand Holding

    Each of these is filled at the line mentioned...
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    Donation

    Just made a donation but wanted to do more than the gold. Is there not an option to put in whatever amount? It just automatically selected $100 and I went to edit my cart but maybe I didn't spend enough time looking for the right place to edit the amount... hmmm... I don't use paypal often so I...
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    Unused and Unwanted Chemicals

    So the pool company brought a bunch of chemicals that I don't want and I don't know what to do with them... help! Calcium Hardness Increaser Ph increaser Algaecide Powder pool shock Not to mention a bucket of trichlor pucks. What should I even do with this stuff. Thought about taking them back...
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    Hand vacuum

    You know what I need is one of those dust busters but for the pool. I have an m200 and of course the manual vacuum but I need something smaller for the edges of the steps... suggestions?
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    Is Meta Ban recommended?

    https://www.ipgpools.com/store/shop/showproduct.cfm?id=46&catid=23&subid=6&startrow=1&classid=2
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    Brown Water

    Following - Moved from HERE
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    Can't post pics...

    Earlier today I had no problems posting pics from my phone but now I'm getting error messages saying their too big. These are basic phone pics nothing fancy.
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    Dumb Question

    Ok, my pool hasn't even been dug yet. (Was that even proper grammar?) I have my TFT-100 kit. I opened it up and checked it out. I've got 2 beakers in there, a big and small. I started thinking, after I grab some pool water and mix the reagents in there, after I'm done testing, what do I do with...
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    Pool Math App

    So the pool company will break ground soon on our pool and I went out and downloaded the pool math app. I've been poking around and upgraded so I can keep a historical log. The actuary in me loves the ability to track. Thank you to whoever built it. Much appreciated!
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    Hot Tub Brand/Style Recommendations

    Seems like there are a ton of options. Where do I start? I read some people hook up a mini SWGC. Is that something I have to do myself? I have zero knowledge other than reading the bromide/chlorine water testing threads.
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    To slide or not to slide?

    The dig will start in Feb so we have time to think about it. Calling the insurance agent tomorrow to check on liability/pricing. We have twin 5 year olds and a 7 year old. I've been torn about this. Yes the kids will love it but how much use will it get in 5-7 years? TFP please chime in...
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    Iowa Vinyl Pool

    Move aside TX, CA and AZ! It's time for some midwest action. 😂 Pool company called. They will be out in 2-3 weeks to finalize pool size, bells & whistles and location. Been waiting on the landscaper to draw up plans (for several months). We have been working with him on lots of stuff over...
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    Best Pool Camera for Safety

    I searched and read some older threads but with technology ever improving I thought I would start a new thread! I'm looking for one that will stream to an app on my phone and send me motion alerts when I want it to. What would you recommend?
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    Vinyl Saltwater Pool

    I live in Iowa and we are building an inground pool next Spring. Likely 18x36. Anyway we are leaning toward saltwater for easier maintenance. Called the pb and they said it was a controversial topic but they haven't done many saltwater ones. They said it's very corrosive. Now I have done my...
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    Fiberglass vs Vinyl

    So I'm just going to ramble (sorry)... We are torn on vinyl vs fiberglass. I live in rural Iowa so I will have to close the pool every Septemberish. We live on 1.3 acres off a long private drive. We have neighbors and we're next to a golf course. With a vinyl pool, when we drain it, where do we...
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    Starting to Research

    New to the forum. We live in Iowa with 3 kids age 7 and twins age 5. I had a IG pool growing up so I am familiar with upkeep although I didn't manage the pool chemicals myself. We are just starting our research. Hoping to install next year. Is it possible to get something nice for 50k? We are...