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  1. essjay75

    Is it okay to replace inlet with fountain?

    My above ground pool has only one Inlet and we recently replaced the inlet with a fountain. I just shocked the pool but want to make sure that the shock will circulate okay with just the fountain running. (This question is regarding the 16x48 pool) As always, thanks SO much for your...
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    How to install "universal" Hydrotools Swimline #8597 fountain in Intex Ultraframe agp

    How to install "universal" Hydrotools Swimline #8597 fountain in Intex Ultraframe agp I just received my new fountain that I ordered from Amazon.com and I don't know how to install it. I'm attaching pictures of my pool and a picture of the fountain parts. Is there any way to easily connect...
  3. essjay75

    Green water

    I don't have a TF-100 test kit, or anything like it. I don't plan on investing in one this late in the season. My question is for anyone that does not feel compelled to first advise I purchase such a kit. I just want to give my kids a little bit of fun before we have to take the pool down. I...
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    How much shock do I add?

    Current levels: FC: 0 pH: 8.2 TA: 180 CYA: 50 Also, water is cloudy. I put bleach in the pool yesterday but my pool is in direct sunlight all day. I just brought home an Aqua EZ Floating Pool Chemical Dispenser and Clorox Pool & Spa Active 99 3" Chlorinating Tablets. I also bought some...
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    Understanding the Chlorine / CYA Chart

    I was just on the Pool School page and researching information about how to SLAM. Below is the FC Shock Level chart that I copied from the Chlorine/Cya Chart: Non -SWG Pools CYA (Stabilizer) Minimum FC Target FC Shock FC 20* 2 3 10 30 2 4 12 40 3 5 16 50 4 6 20 60...
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    A TFP app would be AWESOME!!

    Since this is the suggestion box, I would like to suggest there be a TFP app available for android! I would love the ability to receive notifications on my phone while I am away from my computer. Particularly when I am shopping for pool supplies...if I need help I would love to be able to open...
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    Is it okay to swim if chlorine and TA are high?

    Hello, I'm new here and I'm a new above ground pool owner. I just got home from visiting my local Leslie's Pool Supply to have my water tested. I've attached a picture of their results below. I know I ned to add dry acid but I have kids visiting me right now that want to swim. They leave in...