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    Run Pump and SWG with a cover throughout Winter

    I have decided to run my pump and SWG throughout our Winter here in the deep South. We don't get very many really cold, cold days either. But, I want to cover the pool to keep out leaves and dirt and such. Do I need to bring my chlorine levels up to shock level or just leave it balanced? Also...
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    How to remove Thompson's Water Seal from pool water

    My husband sealed our pool deck with Thompson's Water Seal and sprayed it on instead of brushing it on. Apparently, the mist of it got in the pool water. I have been running the pool pump non-stop since noticing the oily feeling in the water and on the surface yesterday. When I felt the water...
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    Water's not ready to close but can I cut down on pump running time?

    I live in the deep South about 20 miles from the Alabama Gulf Coast. My water temp in my 22'x52" above ground pool is 72 degrees and nobody is going to be swimming in that. I wanted to go ahead and close the pool but after reading everything here, I see that I need to wait until the water drops...
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    Best brush for vinyl AG pool?

    My pool came with a very limited maintenance kit. I need to buy a brush and was wondering what a good one would be?
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    Is TF-50 Test Kit sufficient?

    ​While in Walmart, I picked up a 3-way test kit that tests for Bromine, Chlorine and Ph. Can I just purchase the TF-50 Test Kit now since I already have that other one? And, how many test will the TF-50 test kit do? Will it last me through the summer? Also, the pool is filled and I have ordered...
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    Going to Use Solar Salt instead of Pool Salt

    The pool is up and I am in the process (very slow process) of filling it up. I bought solar salt to use instead of pool salt since it was like $2.50 a bag cheaper but it is much coarser and in rock form. That won't harm the vinyl liner will it? Should I do anything differently when I put it in...
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    Would like some info on pavers.

    Can someone show me a picture of the pavers so I will know exactly what to get to put under the legs of my pool. I am getting an 22'x52" pool. What are the dimensions of the pavers? Are they landscaping pavers or are they cinder blocks?