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Well, our pool survived its first winter! I used just a leaf net, not a solid cover. I did have to drain some water out of the pool once because a snow dump brought our water level up above the return, so water was pouring out. I'll either lower the water even more next time we close, or I'll...

I read the Pool School AGP winterizing article, and it has a bullet in the process for "if" you're using a winter cover. As a first-timer, how do I decide? We typically get a week or two of below-freezing temps in January/February. Sometimes, we get no snow at all (at least never more than a...

New pool is up and running with the exception of the SWCG (electrician is coming Monday afternoon to wire that up and bond everything). So, some super pool noob questions: When testing, the yellow test on the thingy with the yellow and red sides is the result I log in Pool Math as FC, correct...

I don't have any water test results because my pool is not yet built! It's in process...but I already have a Taylor test kit for when the time comes. I'm trying to be sure I'm prepared for when the pool is built. I've ordered salt and stabilizer; I was able to get an idea of how much of each to...

The time has come! Here's our back yard "before" shots. No chance we're doing this ourselves; everything is being done by paid professionals (you know, with liability insurance and stuff!). This is from our main back door to the patio. That pile of stuff covered with a tarp is the pool :p...

Welp, just found out today, after not hearing from my installer for a month, that they may be able to come begin our install NEXT WEEK. I have the big things - pool, liner, pump, filter, SWCG, skimmer, and, you know, a cute little purple puffer fish pool thermometer. But I feel like I'm still...

I've gotten some quotes from local installers and need to finalize with one. I work in contracts for a living, so when these companies send me a "contract" that consists of nothing more than a price with vague description and ask me to sign, I get anxious. I want to be sure I'm covering...

Anyone have any experience with the Hayward AquaVac 250Li? I had a hard time even finding reviews for it online. A local pool store near me has them in stock and on sale ($399.99).

I'm a complete first-timer. Can anyone tell me if this is a good choice for my ~17k gallon AGP? https://www.discountsaltpool.com/circupool-sj35a-salt-chlorine-generator

I'm looking around at AGP steps online, and most of them seem quite shallow from front to back (like each step would still only be deep enough to accommodate half your foot). I was thinking of steps that could also serve as a place to sit in the water (I originally wanted a whole bump-out...

My installer quoted me on the Hayward AquaTrol salt system for my 17,000 gallon AGP. I know TFP recommends a system rated for double the actual pool size (though I would love if someone could explain exactly why - I've read through the SWG articles on TFP and haven't read yet about why), and the...

I just spoke with another installer, and I think they're the one. They recommend Hayward products. I want a cartridge filter, and our pool will be about 17k gallons, and we want to do a SWCG (I have no idea if that affects our filter options, honestly). Installer recommended a sand filter, but I...

We have decided on a 54" deep 27' round above ground pool. We have quotes and info from 2 reputable, local pool companies. I've done quite a bit of reading and asking questions about metal vs resin, liners, pumps...but I'm struggling with fully understanding and deciding on filter system, which...

We have 3 adults in our house (my mother lives with us), and none of us has ever owned a pool of any kind beyond the inflatable we used last summer! We have two boys ages 7 and almost 9 plus some family that lives very close by, so add nieces ages 14 and almost 3. Pandemic summer #2 is coming...