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    Is this Iron?

    Ok been slamming. CYA 50. FC 20. Last two nights have lost no chlorine. Yes I use well water. I have tested it many times and iron count is very low. No rust in tubs, etc. Replaced pump years ago and well guy was shocked the pump looked new!!! Anyway, I have had a pool for 4 years. I don't...
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    Why is my CYA so high after winter?

    I have had this 15' by 52" (5000 gal) steel above ground pool (overlap liner) for about 3 years. This is my 4th spring start. All the prior years my CYA would be zero starting out in spring. Winterizing routine is a cheap winter cover and lower water below return. I usually use liquid chlorine...
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    Temporary water storage?

    I have a 15' x 52" pool steal sided above ground pool. Two years ago water delivery cost $200 (I don't want to pull 5000 gallons from my well at once). Some day I have to replace liner... Random thought has anyone used a transfer pump and buy off Facebook a cheap metal frame vinyl pool. Find a...
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    Eyeball too loose

    I have added a timer to my above ground pool. When it kicks the pump on the eyeball is sometimes pointing the wrong way. When there is no water pressure the eyeball moves really easy. I can't tighten it down more... So what's the solution?
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    Flexible PVC in drainage tile?

    I am installing a Raypak Propane heater 15' away from the pool (15' x 48" steel sided pool). Figured be better than having pump and heater right next to pool for various reasons. I am using Flexible PVC pipe. In Iowa. No termites in area. Yes I am going to bury it. I would need to go down over...
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    Wrinkles Developing

    I have a 15' round steel wall pool with a overlap liner. Installed I had a few wall wrinkles. Floor was perfectly smooth. Now I am getting wrinkles in the bottom. We have not had a lot of rain. Drainage seems ok. Base is crushed lime. Then the track is on pavers (sitting down on real ground...
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    Too much air? Overlap liner

    I have a 15' metal above ground pool with overlap liner I just installed. I got one foot of water in. No wrinkles on bottom. Some slight wrinkles on the wall. Not perfect. Anyway water delivery is coming. Brand new pool and liner. Where the water is the liner is tight. But above water line...