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Well this has certainly proved to be the most difficult of pool years for me. Went on vacation and came back to a green pool and have been struggling pass a OCLT.

It had an OK run, 5 years. I was kinda thinking I would get longer out of it but oh well. We had a Pentair Optiflow 1hp, 2 speed. We do winterize every year and bring it in but I left him out in the weather a little longer than I should have this year and I also use our suction side Zodiac G3 on...

I think I want to try an attempt at a DIY solar heater not attachted to my main pump (looking at using this guys idea ). I am not expecting 90 degree temps but if I could bring the pool up a couple degrees I would be happy. For a handful of different reasons I would prefer to try this instead...

I went ahead and purchased the Zodiac G3 with leaf canister after being on the fence regarding automatic cleaners for the last two years. I figured if it meant less manual vacuuming and more time floating it was worth the money. Our biggest battle when it comes to junk in our pool is nearby...

Our temps have been 60 high/40 low the last few days. I don't know what my water temps are but I'm sure it can't be higher than 50. We don't really start warming up until late May. I have the overwhelming urge to open her up just to look at my water. Our winter has been so depressing. Nothing...

So we sort of shoe-horned in a 24 foot pool into our small yard. I absolutely love the pool we ended up with but I am trying to work with the small and awkward space leftover when planning a deck. I am hoping you guys might be more creative than I am. We don't want the deck to encroach upon...

I'm finally seeing some blue sky on occasion. That means it's time to start thinking about pool fun! I'm planning on purchasing a lower end (<$300) automatic vacuum. I've narrowed it down to a Zodiac g3 or a Diver Dave/critter/bug/whale. I don't need anything overly fancy. I don't even mind...

I thought I would dip my toes into the world of automatic cleaning gadgets. I don't mind manually vacuuming and actually find it a bit fun but there would be some satisfaction in looking out my window to find debris free water without me snorkeling around for an hour. I got the generic Kreepy...

I don't know why it's taken me am entire year to realize that the fine sediment I dutifully vacuum every time I get in the pool is the SAME stuff that keeps coming back out. I don't think it's dead algea as I've never had anything but a sparkling pool and when I do my testing my CC's are always...

:swim: Ok my pool temp is about 65 right now so we have a ways to go. But so far so good! My question: for lubricating O rings on the pump and filter would Dupont Teflon lubricant work? DuPont™ Non-Stick Dry-Film Lubricant with Teflon® Fluoropolymer . It looks like it will but I just want...

Let me start off by saying that I am a nurse. I took a full college course in chemistry and had the minimum passing grade. It is just not something that clicks for me. Now I will get to what may be an extremely dumb question. I have in my pool chemical stash a bottle of 7 lb Kemtek PH Minus...

In leiu of a string of angry smilies, I will attempt to calmly explain my predicament. :D Given this is my first filter maybe I am just overreacting and this is no big deal? I ordered a Pentair SD80 from Amazon. It showed up today in absolutely, unequivocally the worst product packaging I have...

Hello :handwave: After a couple years of Intex'ing it we (I :D) have decided to go 'real' above ground. Along with that means a new pool location on our property and alot of work before we even think about leveling! I wanted to get the stuff now and count parts to make sure I have everything...

Okay. I heard the Mister say the words. It was a semi joke because I was in a bad mood. "Would you be happier if you bought your pool?" Thats all I needed :D https://www.thepoolfactory.com/signature-rtl-24x54-round.html [Wilbar Signature RTR 24'x54"] $1557 Upgraded 25ml liner $75 Pentair SD80...

I feel like I have been spending every waking minute of my life planning this new pool setup and the only actual thing we have accomplished so far is getting trees removed. :D I am still trying to nail down a size that will work. A 21' round is the max we can go and will likely look best in the...

Looking through Pinterest I saw a couple of neat pool ideas using string lights on the fence surrounding the pool. Some of them uses the string lights over the pool (they look to be about 8 feet or so up). Coming from someone who *does not* understand electricity and all things related.....isn't...

Howdy! Me again :D I was searching on Craigslist and found a 8yr old semi-buried 21' Doughboy with pump, sand filter, cover, solar panel, brush and vacuum for $500. We would have to take it down. It appears to be well maintained though I have no contacted the owner yet. I am 98% sure my husband...

Hello all! I am very grateful to all the help I have gotten lurking on this site over the last two years. What started as a 'hey, maybe we should get this clearance pool' two years ago is turning into an obsession :D Our property only gives us two flat-ish spots for our outdoor fun. One is in...

Let me start by say if my pool wasn't in such an nonflammable state I would light it on fire out of anger :rant: I have an Intex 15x48 metal frame and decided to upgrade the pump to the Intex 2500. As most of you know the holes in the pool have to be cut to upgrade to the bigger pump. I had...