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    Opening went great - good for several days and overnight water suddenly dropped

    Filter pressure is perfect, running perfectly and was at good same level last night and I got up this morning and the water level was at the bottom of the skimmer line and skimmers were empty as water was pouring into them from the bottom of the skimmer line. Help!
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    Help disabled and having to open late June

    My pool is covered with mesh cover and pool company cannot open until June 18th in Virginia. A month later than usual but I HAVE to go with this date. Not debatable. What should I do in the meantime so it's not a nightmare at opening (or what should a pool company do if I can't). I am DISABLED...
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    What water temp is best for adding salt?

    I just opened my pool for the season. The water temp fluctuates between 55 and 57 (the SWG doesn't work until temp is at least 65 degrees). Should I wait until the temp goes up to add salt or will the salt dissolve just as easily in cooler temps? TIA!
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    What Salt Test Strips for pool opening do you recommend?

    When they open the pool they (pool company) will shock and vacuum (as well as hook stuff up). What salt test strips do you recommend to test for how much salt is needed? In case my sig doesn't show it is: ​aarsic 30k gallon in-ground plaster pool, Pentair Whisper-Flo 2.0hp, Jandy AquaPure PLC...
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    How much borax exactly?

    The following thread is closed so I couldn't reply: Borates - Why and How However it says "3 1/2 boxes of borax." It doesn't mention size - I bought a box of 20 mule team - one box is 4lbs. So how many boxes? I can't imagine putting in more than one box, slowly in the skimmers (preferably) at...
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    Stabilizer sock

    I've seen posts referring to an organic stabilizer sock for the skimmer baskets. Where do I buy some? Thanks!
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    Getting rid of Mineral Springs

    Hi Forum, This is my first post. I've decided not to continue with Mineral Springs due to cost. I've been reading about adding borax and baking soda (I already add Muriatic acid and cya as needed). I can figure out the baking soda, but if I'm putting in a bag of Renewal weekly (pool about...