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Much thanks! Hopefully all will go well!

We are within a week or two (depending on temp and rain) of having a new liner installed. I've looked around TFP and have found bits and pieces of the start up procedures on the forums, but can't seem to find an article that lays out the steps on adding CYA, liquid chlorine, etc. We will be...

Great idea - thanks I’ll give it a try! Excellent news! I was able to find a company out of Canton GA that services my area. They'll be up next week to measure and we will choose the liner. Very fair price and excellent reviews - they reline over 200 pools per year! And they offer a...

Need to replace our liner in a 16 x 32 SWG retangular inground pool. Can only find ONE company that services our area. Latest estimate is $7,300 excluding replacing one skimmer (cracked and repaired) - $1,500 each to replace the skimmers. Pool was built in 2008 so seems logical to replace...

Re-asking my question from below as to how to calculate amount of chlorine as you recommend we add. Thanks!

Thanks so much! Really appreciate your advice!

Definitely planned on replacing liner in the spring. How do I calculate amount of chlorine to add? Use Pool math at 1/2 the normal pool capacity? Do I need to be concerned with other levels - cya? All results were within in range prior to October 5. I’ve not bothered to test since then...

I waited to post until it stopped leaking. It had been 4” per day then after it reached about halfway down the niche, slowed to an inch or so for two days and now holding for the past 2 days. So now the question is can we close as is? Have about a foot on the shallow end (3’) and guessing...

Thanks for the laugh! 🤣

We have 2 main drains. We lost another 4” last night. Water level just above light niche. Guess I’ll know that answer tomorrow morning. Hopefully that will be a relevant question 🤞🤞🤞 we still cannot locate any tears (except mine) but at least we had the entire season to enjoy the pool.

37 this am but low 60’s mid day. Should I try red dye around light? Think I can add a few drops around top without getting in.

All summer water held in pool except for evaporation. Last 10 days hubby noticed a slight water drop and we assumed another leak in the skimmer. Went out of town on Wednesday until yesterday and luckily he had the forethought to turn off the pump. We returned to a drop of about 4 inches per...

Ah, you live in my favorite city in GA - will be there in October for Going Caching 2023! From what I gather - no longer a shortage of liquid chlorine - just gouging! We've been buying ours at Walmart - seems to be the best price here at $5.47 for Pool Essentials brand. We have a SWG so...

Thanks! Great suggestions! Only one within close range with horrible practices. Our first year we hired them to close to pool to learn the ropes. Quoted us $200 (seemed fair) showed, closed, and added chemicals and handed us a whopping $450 bill. No recourse so they’re out but we learned two...

Yes, a contractor to replace the liner and definitely the skimmer. I am assuming we’d buy the liner from the company. My past experience (not in the pool world) is most companies won’t warrant their work with “outside” products.

Our liner is on its last legs. Any recommendations in the North GA area? We’re in Blairsville and most likely our nearest source would be Gainsville or Atlanta. If not, since I’m just beginning my research and have lots of questions regarding liner options, what ?’s for contractor etc. Current...

Interesting to read all the responses. I am surprised to read that folks use the water softener salt. I thought that was a “no no”. Haven’t used the Diamond Salt yet so can’t comment on the quality yet, but Morton’s is back in stock at my Walmart! As always, so appreciate all the support-...

That’s great!

Sorry pic won’t upload- I’ll work on it 😩