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  1. BethyM

    Opening Question

    Last year we installed our AGP and so this is our first opening. I have a question... The weather here (St. Louis area) has been wonky. Last week we were under frost advisories at night. Now it's in the 80s-90s and staying there. I shocked the pool at closing and it's been covered all winter...
  2. BethyM

    Proud TFP Pool Owner

    So, we're just past the 5 week mark with our pool and it couldn't be easier! I resisted the pool for a couple years because of all the "work" and "money" it was going to cost to maintain it. We have this site to thank for my willingness to take the plunge! Had guests over to swim and the kids...
  3. BethyM

    Puke in Pool

    So, we had a long day yesterday - my Dad's memorial service - and hopped in the pool after dinner for some fun. We probably got carried away dumping my 11 year old out of the inflatable canoe and he ended up puking in the pool :-( ... It wasn't much, but we immediately had everyone get out...
  4. BethyM

    Vacuuming issue

    This has to be a newbie question, hoping for some tips and tricks so I won't pull my hair out! I was manually vacuuming today and when I was done had my DH turn the pump off so I could disconnect the hose. I was horrified when all the "stuff" came floating back at me. Hello, I sucked those ants...
  5. BethyM

    Planning for a party!

    So, our pool is only a week old but we've decided to have friends over for the 4th in a couple days. Our water is clear and I've been doing fine with it, just not sure what special precautions I might need to take for the holiday. We'll probably have 20+ people in and out, about half or more are...
  6. BethyM

    Install Day 1... to be continued...

    Today is our install, just got a call from the dealer that they are OUT of the pool we ordered :grrrr: So he asks, can you fit a 30' pool instead of a 27' one.... I've agreed to the 'upgrade'. I had already bought gorilla pad for the 27' so they are throwing in perfect bottom in exchange for my...
  7. BethyM

    Fill water test results with TF100

    Got the TF100 and been itching to use it even though the pool isn't here til Thursday so I got it out and tested the fill water. It was probably a good experiment in following directions, before it 'counts'... So, here's what I got: This is city water, from the hose... FC = .5ppm TA = this is...
  8. BethyM

    New Pool Install - Gorilla Pad?

    We're joining the club and having a 27' ABG installed. My question right now (I'm sure there are many to come) is about floor liners. Our 'package' already includes the foam coving. There are a couple items that make me think a liner may be necessary but I want to be sure it appropriately...