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    High combined chlorine

    Got the pool topped off, cover off, and pump operational a few days ago. Hit it with a shock of liquid chlorine and again 2 days later. Starting numbers: FC: 15.5 CC: 4.5 pH: 8.0+ CYA: 30ish Should I be concerned about the high CC number? Will the sun do the work for me? It was steadily...
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    Solar cover reel - AG Round Pool

    So i bought a house that has an above ground pool - deck only on one side. It came with a clear solar cover, and there are pieces to the roller/reel in the shed. The attachment points are in the middle of the pool edges, so i assume it rolls up from the middle. Question is...what then? Does...
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    New house with pool - Old Barracuda Ranger?

    Hey all. I just bought a new house that has an AG pool. in the pile of equipment is a Barracuda Ranger cleaner. It looks to be in good shape, maybe just a bit sun bleached. However i cannot find the flowkeeper valve to go with it. My question is how long do these cleaners typically last...
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    First time pool owner startup - MD

    Hey all. Been doing a TON of research over the last week or 2 on pool care. So much information, and not much of it has a straight answer. 13,000 gallons, AG Vinyl. Plan is to use the BBB method - materials have been sourced. 10% Chlorinating liquid, CYA Dry, Muriatic Acid 31.45%, Borax, and...