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  1. CeltiaK

    CSI for vinyl pool

    The advice I’ve gone by for the 4 years I’ve owned a pool is that CH doesn’t matter for vinyl pools. So is CSI at all important?? My tap water has a CH of 75, and that’s where the pool stays all summer. All other criteria are within recommended targets. So my CSI is often -1 or lower. Some...
  2. CeltiaK

    First Time Opening - FC still at 9?? and a lot of water loss

    Hi all, We're on our third season now, both with an AG pool and with TFP - love them both!. Last year, we left the pool up for the winter, so this is my first time opening. I followed the TFP closing method, brought the FC up to 24 (CYA was 80 at closing - we have a SWG), and kept it there...
  3. CeltiaK

    Reverse the ports on an Intex Ultra frame? And other plumbing questions

    Hi everyone, Somehow I talked my DH into a midseason upgrade to an Ultra Frame from our blue blob. I have a plan for PVC plumbing IN REVERSE, and I'm not sure if I'm missing something. Part of the reason I want a reverse layout is because we’re also planning our hardscaping now. I’m short...
  4. CeltiaK

    New Intex sand filter - too much aiir while vacuuming?

    Hi folks, I have read a ton, but I haven't really seen my specific situation come up, so here goes. Background first: Last year, we bought an 18x48 Intex inflatable. I was TFPC from day 1 and we never had any major issue. Minor issues were all side effects of the small pump and filter -...