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    Pumping saltwater through a Softub motor: how bad is it?

    I don't read much about pools and spas, but I have heard several times that you only run saltwater through proper saltwater equipment. How about a Softub? Are all of the internals plastic? Hear's the background: I might be getting rid of my working Softub. I have a crazy idea of using the motor...
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    Draining saltwater pool water in yard plants

    I will be draining 5000 gallons of healthy pool water (normal salt levels). Will water cause any harm to normal grass and plants?
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    BBQ grill cover and UV protection

    I live is California's hot climate and my BBQ island grill is in an area of constant direct sunlight. The custom tight fitting cover is 2 months old, black in color, and supposedly made of quality materials for outdoor use. I hope I'm wrong, but I expect it to fade soon and maybe last 2 years...
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    Storage of corrosive chemicals

    I realize that most pool chemicals are suggested to be stored out of doors in a well ventilated area. I believe that it is mostly Chlorine that corrodes metals. I run saltwater and do not keep chlorine chemicals. My question is mostly about liquid muriatic acid. Is it corrosive? Can I store it...
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    Effects of SWG produced chlorine

    I'll be the first to admit that I'm no chemist. As I understand it, with a chlorine pool you add chlorine, and with a saltwater pool the SWG produces chlorine. So how is chemical chlorine different than SWG chlorine? How come with SWG chlorine your eyes don't redden and you don't need to rinse...
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    AGP accessories, side tray or towel hook ideas?

    As I start accessorizing my pool, what I really want is a tray to hang on the side rail. You know, a place to hold beer, sub sandwich, phone, swim goggles, or whatever. I've seen some for around $40, but that seems like a rip off. A towel hook of some sort would also be handy. With all the...
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    Why does Intex use the copper?

    I'm new and I just don't understand all of this yet. (I've read in a couple threads about the copper debate and older units not having the copper) Why does Intex use the copper? What do users here find that the copper does to the water to make it undesirable? After removing the copper is there...
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    Intex Ultra Frame installed on grass only for seasonal use

    I've done some searching and reading here and found a lot of helpful info. Thanks! As a first timer, my plan is to install my new Intex Ultra Frame (16x48) on live grass only though the summer months. After September I plan to take it down and repair my circle of dead grass. Is this a mistake...
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    Newbie from SoCal eager to learn!

    Hello all! I've had a Softub for quite some time and now my Intex 16x48 Saltwater System will be arriving in a few days. So, I'll likely have a bunch of questions in the above ground pool section. My dream is to someday have an infinity pool of lazy river. I'm so happy to have found this...