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Hi TFP family, Several years ago I learned so much from this group to maintain my above ground pool. We are getting a Endless Pool swim spa in a month and I know better than going to a pool shop. Is the method and the maintenance same as treating a pool? I need to get the test kit and...

I did everything perfectly when I winterized my above ground pool and it was crystal clear. Then came a horrible storm, and things went south from there. We were planning to empty it and pack it up but now kids are asking me to set it up as the weather got warmer. Long story short: Is this...

Dear super helpful people, I read the winterizing guide, just tested all chemicals and added the SHOCK amount of bleach, keep the filter running. I’ll run it 24hr and the I have questions for the next steps; 1- Emptying the pool 6inch under the intakes. Since the water is heavily bleached, would...

Hi all, My BestWay 16x20 pool came with a heating pad https://www.costco.com/bestway-power-steel-22'-x-12'-x-48%22-above-ground-pool-set.product.100601216.html but seems I didn’t really anticipated the sun’s location change with Fall. It doesn’t get any sun right now. With 1000 FlowClear Sand...

Hi all, As of last night my numbers are; FC 5 (added 3 cups Cholorine to take it to 9) CC 0 pH 7.6 TA 170 CH 160 CYA 55 Pool math says I need to lower my TA and to do it, I need to reduce pH to 7.0-7.2 with acid, then aerate to increase PH. I purchased Muriatic Acid but when I get into the math...

Hi all, I purchased an automatic vacuum for my Bestway above ground pool but there is no connection adapter to the inlet. I then purchased BestWay Skimmer hoping I can use the adapter but once inserted, it is almost impossible to remove and I don't want to ruin that either. All I need a simple...

Hi dear trouble free pool members, I set up the Bestway 22x12x48 pool, FlowClear 1000 Sand filter and filled it with tap water. Took the water sample to local Leslie's. First day results: Date: 07/24/20, pH 8, Alkalinity 110, Cyanuric Acid 30, Free Chlorine 0, Total Chlorine 0, Phosphates 0...

We just purchased the Costco Bestway Power Steel 22' x 12' x 48" Above Ground Pool Set. It will arrive this week. We have never owned a pool and I would truly appreciate if you can help me with some questions I have. 1- The location we will put the pool is concrete. But there are gaps between...