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    new filter system connected thru original skimmer

    We have an 18x48 above ground summer escapes pool. Haven't had it a year yet and skimmer filter pump went out. We purchased an intex krystal clear filter pump model 6357 and adapted it thru the bottom of the skimmer. We keep the skimmer basket in the skimmer but have still noticed a lot of bugs...
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    need to add cya

    ok my pool is just about ready. my cya is well below 30. 30 is the lowest the test goes. i know i need to add some though bc my chlorine burns off way too fast. well i read in pool school to add cya in a sock thru the skimmer. but read elsewhere to put the sock in front of the return. which is best?
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    need to shock my pool

    ok i know its somewhere on the forum. i've seen it. but now i can't find it. so my question is i finally got all my other levels decent. now i need to shock my pool. my fc level is 0 so how much bleach do i need to add to a 5800 gallon pool to get it where we want it.
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    Frustrated New Owners

    Sorry in advance if this seems long winded. Didn't want to leave out any details. We just purchased our very first pool. We went with the 18X42 above ground using the cartridge filter that came with it. After alot of consideration we decided to go with salt water. We made this decision based on...