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I know there are so many variables to the question: How long until my green pool is clear again? For those of you as nervous as I was (even though I was doing everything correctly).... and Following the EXCELLENT advice on this forum I took care of my 1st Algae outbreak this year. I've never...

Hi all, I had a question, This year (we had a mild Winter here in PA). Last Thursday I pulled the cover off the pool and the water was very clear but had a slight green film at the bottom. No biggie, "this weekend, I'll pull the cover early and get everything going". (Even though the...

This may be a stupid question but . . . After removing the cover this year, my pool is crystal clear, just the usual leaf here and there etc. Last year, before I closed it, I did replace some of my PVC (I'm using 1.5" PVC instead of the flex hoses between the filter and pump and all the...

Hey everyone, Is anyone using the little Aqua Broom like this one?: http://www.aquasuperstore.com/products/ ... =327062596 I rarely have leaves in the pool at all. Occasionally I have the average "little stuff" like a pebble, dirt, the usual few small bugs that sink to the bottom etc...

Hi everyone, I'm guessing that this may be the most appropriate place to post this. I've been doing research on TFP and other websites for opinions on a Mesh Safety Cover versus a Solid Safety Cover. I do undrstand the basics such pumping water off of the solid covers and pumping water out of...

Hey everyone, My neighbor stopped over yesterday as my water truck arrived to check progress on my install. He was commenting on my skimmer installation and mentioned that his leaks like crazy. We both have essentially the same pools - 15x33 Above Ground. While looking at his, I see that...

Hey everyone, Instead of using the soft hoses, I (like several others have done) will be using PVC for my pump / filter lines for my Above Ground Pool. I had a question in regards to the skimmer. The fitting for the bottom of the skimmer "narrows" down from the threaded portion to a smaller...

Hi Dennis, (and everyone) I recently ran across a post of yours on another forum regarding liner stretch and your comment "you'd be amazed how much a liner will stretch". (By the way, thanks for chiming in yesterday regarding my liner issue that I was having too). I have a question for...

Again: Darn, Darn, Darn :rant: My 50% off , end of season replacement liner (the deal I thought was fantastic) turns out to be a bit too short! :hammer: I guess the "yo yo" at the pool store (as well as the "yo yo" typing this post :mrgreen: ) did not realize that my 15x33 Aqualeader...

As I get ready to do the pool base, I'm wondering what others have used (or did not use) to tread the ground to prevent ants under the pool? I've used appx 6" of screenings / road base for the site of my pool (very rocky soil). It really packs like concrete but still I"m thinking I should use...

For years, there were several different brands of salt at various places around town. Currently , I'm seeing mostly this: http://www.diamondcrystalsalt.com/Water ... llets.aspx Is this suitable for use in a SWG?? Diamond Crystal does make a pool salt that is 99% pure (as shown on site) but I...

Hopefully this isn't too silly a question. This is the first pool that I will be using the foam cove in. (I'm going to add this to my sig right after I post this... keep forgetting....) 15x33 x 52" A/G I notice that in the original installation instructions, it calls for an appx 6-8" earth...

Just a quick question. (ok... the question is quick but the description is long... :P My last above ground install (many years ago) used road-mix / screenings as the pool base and just a "skim layer of sand". Turned out to be like a slab of concrete and a great base. I've seen online and (I...

Hey guys, I have an electrician who happens to be in Europe until the end of June. I had a questions I'M hoping someone could help me with. (mainly just for my own info) In looking at the NEC 680 code I'm a bit confused. I'm guessing it may be spelled out in other places in the code). My...

Hey everyone. Can't wait for the "new pool season". (Finally starting to warm up here in PA). It's been years since I've had a pool. This year I will be installing a 15 x 33 x 54" AGP. I had a (hopefully not too stupid) question. Our current home is on Well Water. A few of our neighbors...

Here's a (hopefully) not to stupid of a question. I recently came a across a 1 year old 52" A/G 15x33 pool to replace one that's at our "new home". Same old story I guess.... Parents install pool. Kids don't use pool. Parents decide the heck with it, we want a sunroom.... Good for me though...

I went back and forth trying to decide to post this question in the Swimming Pool Equipment Category or the Testing Category. I thought here would be more appropriate. I'm planning on using the BBB method for our current pool. (15x33 Above Ground). The current Hayward Sand filter has a Pool...

Wow, What a great forum! I've been lurking since last Summer "here and there", and again (more often this Summer). I finally registered to get ready for next year's install. I've been using the search and reading a bunch but had 1 initial question. My question: I've been reading quite a...