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    Air in Pump After Opening

    I bought a house last summer with an older in-ground concrete pool. Attempted to open for the first time yesterday and I am running into some issues. I have an 18,000 gal pool, Pentair Superflo 3/4 HP pump, one suction line, one return line, sand filter. Had the local pool company close (never...
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    Leaf Stains

    Just closed an inground white painted concrete pool a few weeks ago. I am brand new to this, only had the house a few weeks. A windstorm blew up our tarp cover and leaves got in the pool. There is a decent amount (not completely covered or piled) of leaves on the bottom. Do I need to worry about...
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    Changing to Mesh Cover

    We bought a house with an existing in-ground painted concrete pool very recently. We were left with a Katch-a-Kid safety net and a solid "tarp" style cover as well as a submersible pump for winterizing. Today was first rainstorm after closing. Getting the pump in the middle was a major pain, and...
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    Hello from OH

    Just moved into a house with an older but very nice concrete pool. I am not real satisfied with knowledge or quality of work from local companies. Had to use them this year because of such little time. But I plan to become self sufficient next year, and will thank everyone in advance for taking...
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    Concrete Pool Closing Water Level

    I am brand new to the pool world. Our home of six weeks came with a concrete pool. Just had it closed by local shop, and I am a bit concerned about water level. They blew out lines well. But they left it with a straight PVC pipe coming out of the skimmer line and a "snorkel" like L-shaped PVC...