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  1. labhaven

    Big Problem - Major water loss

    I have a 30' round that was properly winterized. The pool is only a few seasons old and was professionally installed. All was well until about a week ago when the air pillow started to "disappear". I thought it had popped. We have had the severe cold weather and snow and the pool is out away...
  2. labhaven

    Closing an AGP - To drain or not to drain

    I closed my AGP last weekend. This has been my first season of pool ownership. I've had a great summer with the pool using the BBB method. I balanced out the water properly, brought it to shock level, and added algaecide prior to closing. My concern is with the water level. The pool store...
  3. labhaven

    New pool, new water...getting started

    Hi, my new AGP was installed Monday. :-D I started filling it with the hose (municipal water) so they could set the liner. I had a water company fill it yesterday with water from a hydrant up the road. I started up the pump/filtration system last night around 7:30 and let it run on high...
  4. labhaven

    AGP to be installed next week - filling it the first time

    Weather permitting, my new AGP will be installed on 5/3. I have both a municipal water supply and well water. My pool is a 30' round holding almost 24K gallons. If I fill it from the municipal water supply, it will add less than $100 to my water bill. My well water is free, minus the cost of...
  5. labhaven

    Pool newbie in Syracuse NY

    Hi Everyone, after suffering pool withdrawal after visiting my folks in Florida and my brother in Hawaii, I made the plunge and bought an AGP last week. It is scheduled to be installed in early May if all goes well. I've been having electricians come out and bid on the job. I need to have...