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    Pollen or Mustard Algae

    How do I know if this is pollen or mustard algae in my filter sock? I just got done slamming the pool a week ago to mustard algae level and now I’m doing my weekly slam, but wondering if I need to bring it back up to mustard algae levels again? FC is currently 16. TA 150, pH 7.2; CYA 40.Mustard...
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    Anyone use a solid cover with mesh drain holes during summer?

    Unfortunately our pool is near a messy Mulberry tree (the neighbor’s). Has anyone used a solid cover like the one pictured that has mesh drain holes in it? Pros vs cons? We currently use a solar cover and a mesh leaf debris cover on top of that but debris still gets in and also slides in when we...
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    Mesh leaf debris cover vs Intex solid cover on Ultra XTR pool

    Has anyone had success with a mesh leaf debris cover to keep out leaves and debris on above ground pools during the season? I know it’s been asked before but the threads I found were older. Our pool is on the edge of the yard near a line of trees. We have been trying to use the solid cover that...
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    Attaching Hayward skimmer to intex ultra 18 x 52 pool - plumbing question

    Hi everyone. I’m trying to figure out the best way to attach the Hayward skimmer to my intex piping. I have the conversion kit from Game and a threaded ball joint valve. My pool has two inlets going to the pump. Do I want to close one of these with the black plug (and glue?) they provide or...