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    Squirrels, pecans and lessons learned!

    This is our first year with an above ground pool. I have learned many new things. Lesson 1. Don't forget the bleach!! I fought the green monster and won but it was not easy. 2. A bigger pump is better! 3. Don't put the pool under a pecan tree. These dang squirrels are throwing chewed up pecans...
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    Need help deciding on new pump.

    Hello, I am trying to decide which pump to purchase for Intex Ultra Frame Pool 18x48. Which one is better? Also, I am not sure if I can afford the sand filter one right now. Amazon.com : Intex 2500-Gallon Filter Pump AC 110 to 120-Volt : Swimming Pool Water Pumps : Patio, Lawn Garden...
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    First Slam. Need a little input.

    FC 4 CC .5 CH 175 TA 110 CYA 40 PH 7.5 H2O TEMP 92 I just added murric acid to lower PH to 7.2 for slam. Will test again in 30 min. Then I will add 114 oz of 8.25 bleach. Attaching pic. No sparkle. Looks a little green.
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    Does anyone know what this is?

    I have been slamming my pool because it was getting cloudy. It is almost back to clear but this afternoon when I checked the pool I found this white sludge on the edges of the pool. There is also something white floating in the water. It almost like egg white when you poach it. Any ideas...
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    Help. Just getting started!

    I am really nervous about all this pool stuff but I like what I have read so far! I don't have the test kit everyone is talking about but I am ordering one. With that said I bought a lot of stuff when I bought my pool. 3 in chlorine tabs, a floater, a small bag of shock, some ph increaser, and...
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    aserrano36

    Just wanted to introduce myself! I am married, a working mom(on summer break), and I have 4 girls and 1 boy! I bought this pool to entertain the family and try to stay cool during our hot Texas summers! No pics so far but I will post soon. I am really nervous about all this pool stuff but I...