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    Looking for advice on a pool cover

    Hi, I think I am interested in getting a pool cover. I live in Texas, so freezing really isnt an issue. Previously I have just left the pool uncovered, but I have a lot of trees nearby. Every winter the algae ends up taking over cause of all the leaves, and I don't have time to keep it clean...
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    Trouble clearing cloudy pool

    Hi, I have been trying to clear up my pool for the past week and half. It was a green swamp initially due to the pump dieing 3 months ago, and we just now fixed it. I brought it to shock levels initially based on the pool calculator, and the water has turned to a blue cloudy color. Its been...
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    Priming pump

    I had been running my pump 24/7 over the weekend trying to clear up some algae. I stopped it to backwash and clean out the pump basket. When I restarted the pump, I can't get it to prime. It runs, but the pressure stays at zero and no water is circulating. Any suggestions on what could be...
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    Brand new, just getting started

    So I am new to the TFP forums and the BBB method, and I am excited to try it. We bought a house 1.5 yrs ago with a pool, and managed to keep it relatively clean last summer. Really had no clue what we were doing though. I just found this website, and want to try the suggestions. The pool was...