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    Above Ground liner replacement

    Looking for recommendations on liner replacement. I’m located about 30 minutes south of Atlanta.
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    Skimmer Sock

    I used the SLAM method on my pool this year. Worked great. No one helped me cover pool. I wont let that happen again. Finished process a few weeks ago. FC 5 PH 7.4 TA 90 CYA 70 I have a TF 100 test kit. CYA is a little high. Pool looks pretty good, have some dead algae on bottom that I...
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    Pool Cover

    Could you please recommend me a quality above ground pool cover from a reputable company .
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    drain cap leaking on sand filter

    I had a small drip on the drain cap on sand filter. Went to pool store and bought new cap and it came with white plastic piece that goes inside tank. He said to try cap first if that doesnt stop leak, unscrew white plastic screen and install new one. Well when I unsrewed plastic screen sand...
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    Back wash pipe leaking

    My pool is 15 months old, only used about 6 months. Noticed I was losing water, the backwash pipe has a steady stream of water running out. I have played around with the valve and it dosent stop it. Water comes out of the pipe even when the pump is off. Could it be some type of gasket ? Seems...
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    Fitting removal

    Need to remove the fitting where water returns to the pool. I have removed the outer ring and eyeball, no problem. I need to remove the fitting that all of that attaches to . The directions for my pool cleaner says to remove these so that I can hook it up. It is a Polaris Turbo turtle. There...
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    Backfilling around pool

    Pool installed about a month ago. Getting ready to throw the extra dirt up against the pool and slope away. Probably 6 inches on ond side and 12 inches on the other. Do I need to put anything on the pool wall ( plastic, spray with anti-corrosion spray ) before doing this ? Once this is done...
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    Skimmer face plate rusty screws

    Pool installed a month ago , installer stated skimmer faceplate came with screws too long . He went to Home depot and bought correct length screws. Well, maybe he should have bought stainless steel screws ?? The screws are rusting and its only been a month. He is supposed to come back in the...
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    Polaris Turbo Turtle

    Went to install the pool cleaner , read the directions about removing the eyeball at the return. It says also to remove the threaded fitting and install the fitting that comes with the cleaner. Well , I tried it by hand, then channel locks with electrical tape on them as not to mess up the...
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    Pool installed today

    Grader came out yesterday, It took him about 2.5 hrs to grade. He was using a laser to level it. Impressed me. Installer came out today . Four of them worked about 6 hrs installing the 33 ft above ground. He spent about an hour or so using a laser to adjust the level at every upright. He was...
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    Starting up

    33 ft round AG pool will be installed Sat. How long will it take to fill it up ?? Also I am thinking about trying the BBB method after reading alot of good info. I am going to order the test kit here online. What do I need to add to pool since it will have no chemicals in it ? Any advice...
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    Roofing felt

    Getting ready to install a 33 ft round pool. Do you recommend putting down roofing felt on the ground to block weeds before the sand ? I am going to add a nutgrass killer to the sand. Still undecided : Use a happy bottom pad , gorilla pad or just sand ? Any advice greatly appreciated.