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    Desperate for help - wife wants me to bring water to store

    My pool was a green swamp when I opened it this year. The cover came off this winter and there was a lot of pine needles and pine cones at the bottom of the pool. I hooked everything up, brought up the CYA to 30 and lowered the PH to 7.2 and then started the shock process. I've also vacuumed...
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    Stupid question of the day: How to drain below skimmer

    Ok - I am sure there is a very simple answer to this, especially since I didn't find the answer by searching. How do I drain my above ground pool 6 inches below the skimmer? I can't do it by backwashing since once the water is below the skimmer water won't be running through the filter. Thanks.
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    Can I keep my solar cover on after adding bleach?

    Since my first question was answered so quickly, I feel compelled to ask another. I want to start BBB. Do I need to take the solar cover off each night after adding the bleach? If yes, do you usually put it back on after a few hours? Thanks again, this is a great forum.
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    How long to run filter on daily basis

    I did a quick search, but didn't see this question on the board. I just purchased a 15x30 above ground pool with a two-speed sand filter. The guy at the pool store suggested that I run the filter on low speed, 24 hours a day. He said it would use less electricity and work better. I'd...