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    I need help.. major algae issue

    I made the mistake of not properly balancing my pool from the start due to not having my test kit and once I got it is pushed it off because the pool looked great... huge mistake. Is was only a matter days before the algae took over. I have decided to start over and have drained pool with the...
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    16x 48 with 2 inlets and 1 outlet... adding skimmer

    I plan to install the skimmer tomorrow but I'm not sure what to do with the 2 inlets once I install the skimmer... from what I have researched most people use the skimmer as the only inlet... I plan to hard plumb the pool and was thinking I connect one of the inlets to the skimmer with a T and...
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    What chemicals need to be added for start up

    Hello ya'll... I finally have the pool set up and 3/4 filled... I will in setting up the SWG and sand filter on Monday. But I'm not sure what all I need to add to the water for start up. Thanks for the help
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    What size sand filter and pump for intex 16x48

    Hello ya'll Im new to pools and the forum and have done a lot of research. This place has been great. Anyways, I am setting up a intex 16x48 and was gonna go to with the 2800 gph intex sand filter... but notice it only has a .5 HP pump... is that enough? I noticed on a few videos online...