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    Pool wall Foam Double Up?

    I'm installing an 18ft Round and I have extra wall foam from a family member. Can I run Two courses of Foam around wall? I dont see this causing any issues, just wondering what the consensus is on this idea. Thanks
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    So.. I have an AMERICAN COMMANDER Filter and I need...

    I either need a Air BLeeder assembly, which I find OBSOLETE everywhere.. or a BYPASS PLUG for it... Can I just plug it something else? I cant find any parts anywhere online... Its the 25sqft filter anyone have any suggestions?
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    Picked wrong year

    I picked the wrong year to put up a pool lol strong El Niño causing well below average temps for July and august guess I'm gonna need to build a heater or heat pool somehow. My luck. Lol. Ohwell hopefully it makes it through the winter cuz I just got done adding an addition on my deck to...
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    Why don't they

    Why don't they make a straight all chlorine puck without cyanuric acid? It would be nice for vacation trips long weekends and no worry about adding more cyanuric
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    Chemical makeup

    What is the powder used to test FC? i can't find it anywhere. Chemical name and what are the Two reagent chemicals Taylor k 2006
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    Filters/Pumps..

    Theres so many different kinds... and different prices... My question is, Whats the best for a 5000 gallon pool.. I mean I only spent 350 for the pool on sale.. I dont really wanna spend more for a pump/filter than I spend on the pool.. Granted the Filter has a KEY job... I currently have...
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    Fc loss

    Haven't lost any FC overnight lately. I have a puck going to get cya up Anyways. Took cover off today for a swim session kids been in as out of pool for 3 hours. Cover been off for 5 hours. FC went from just over 4 to 2. Is that expected ? - - - Updated - - - I know contaminants and sun...
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    Scrubbing

    How often and how necessary should I need to scruby my vinyl pool ? I mean if the chlorine is kept up and no algae is able to form what am I scrubbing ?
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    Quick question

    If I maintain my free chlorine at all times. At least above minimum required Will I ever have an algae issue? I can't imagine I would also. If I am maintaining my pools ph and FC. I should never need slam throughout the summer. Correct?
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    New pool

    Hey guys. I have a new 5000 gallon Pool Intex ultra frame. Got the Taylor 2006 kit been testing. I have 4 ppm FC .2 CC ph is currently 7.2 total alkalinty is 110-120 test turned purple at 100 then red at 110 -120 i haven't added any borax I did add muriatic acid due to ph being 7.8-8.0 I...