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  1. DigbyAllen

    Setting up my Intex for the first time in three years

    I'm so excited, I set up my Intex pool today for the first time since 2017. I didn't set it up in 2018 because we were away most of July, and then last year was very cool and I just got lazy. I actually thought I might never set it up again. But now in 2020 we have the government imposed...
  2. DigbyAllen

    pH keeps drifting down to 7.2

    I can't figure out why my pH keeps drifting down. It tends to stabilize at 7.2 or 7.3. According to the pool calculator my pH goal should be 7.5 to 7.8 but I just can't seem to get it to stay there. I was adding Borax every other day and then I finally gave up and decided to see what would...
  3. DigbyAllen

    Eco Saver solar heater on Intex

    I bought an Eco Saver solar heating panel late last season when it went on sale at Amazon, but I only just got around to installing it last weekend. http://www.amazon.com/20-Foot-Solar-Heating-Panel-System/dp/B005YXZ760/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Of course it has been cloudy, cool, and rainy ever...
  4. DigbyAllen

    Best time of day to test and add chemicals

    I've searched on the forum and pool school and can't find a consensus. When is the best time to test the pool water and add chemicals? Morning? Evening? Before swimming? After swimming? When the pump is running or does it matter? Is consistency more important than time of day? I've been...