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We have a 18 x 33 Oval shaped above ground pool. We are looking at purchasing a solar cover and reel. My husband has been checking on the reels and is concerned about how well the reels hold up. Any recommendations on a good reliable reel?

A round pool would not fit in our backyard. No regrets!

I added stabilizer this evening using a sock in front of the return. I did not notice that the sock on a hole in it and now some of the stabilizer is sitting on the bottom of the pool. Should I be worried about this? I did try to move it around but could not reach all areas.

This is my second season of using Target brand of bleach and have not had any problems.

I totally agree, BBB does Rock!!! I opened my pool over the week-end here in Middle Tennessee. The water temp was in the 50's, the water just as clean and clear as it was in October when we closed.

The wrap we bought at the PS has not come loose the two years we have used it. I had also heard you have to use the wrap that is made for outside something about UV.

We have used it here in Middle Tennessee for the past two years. I think it helps to keep the cover in place, we do not have a problem with leaves, etc. blowing up under the cover. We don't skimp on it, and buy the shrinkwrap made for outdoor use. Can't hurt to try it!

I was at Target today and they have the Intex SWG for $118.00. My question is I have a 19,000 gallon pool would this be a waste of my money to buy it for my pool? It is the newer model SWG and I know from reading that I would need to disconnect the copper cell. The box says it would support a...

Thankfully I've not had a problem with water bugs!!! But last year towards the end of swimming season our pool was taken over by a bug that looked like a ant with cotton on it, and they had wings. Last fall we cut down the tree where they were coming from, so we are hoping that problem has...

What is Backswimmers? I've never heard of this.

I've noticed that has happened to my pool bottom, but not steps. My chemicals levels are great, water is clear and sparkling. I think I've narrowed it down to when I use the 1 pound bags of shock, when I'm raising my cya levels. I don't know if that makes any sense to the experts on here, but...

It is Dichlor. Thanks for the quick response.

I need to add 5ppm of CYA to my pool. I have some bags of shock leftover from pre BBB days. They are 1 pounds bags, Pool Brand Shock bought from Sams Club. My question is how much CYA does a 1 pound bag add? I would like to use these up, and not have to buy more stablizer until these are...

Richard, Our grill is not close to our pool, and neither are our neighbors. But I will run this question by my husband.

Hi, I changed my pool over to the BBB method from the Perma Salt System back in the middle of May. And couldn't be happier!!! Pretty clear, sparkling water. Here's my question: The last week or so we've noticed a black powdery (silt like) stuff in the pool, mainly in the liner creases. If...

Here in Middle Tennessee my pool hit 94 degrees yesterday. It is not refreshing to swim in, if there is a breeze it is more refreshing to get wet in the pool and sit in the shade. But I'm not going to complain, since switching to the BBB Method I have a sparkling clear pool for the first time...

Thanks all for the encouragement on this switch!!! Updated my signature to BBB Method and offically a Jug Dumper. I liked that one a lot!!!

Dave, Here are my numbers from yesterday. FC 6 CC 0 TC 6, if I'm understanding this correctly PH 7.5 T/A 100 CYA 50 Pool Temp. 85 degrees. Last week I did a overnight FC test and had no chlorine loss I tested my FC today and it was down to 4, so I added 163oz of bleach to bump it up to FC of...

Finally was able to get the pool water tested for copper, and I was at zero :-) I guess I didn't have the copper cell on long enough to add much to the water.

Poolgirl22.......I bought the TF100 test kit. I was intimadated by it at first. I've had it for two weeks now and feel more comfortable with it. Still struggling with the bluebox kit, but only the yellow for the FC. My water is crystal clear and sparkling, it has never looked better. We let...

Here are my pool numbers, let me know if I am headed in the right direction please. FC 6 CC 0 TC 6, if I'm understanding this correctly PH 7.5 T/A 100 CYA 50 Pool Temp. 85 degrees. Last week I did a overnight FC test and had no chlorine loss :-) I do have a question.......I am not using any...

Thanks Frustratedpoolmom and Duraleigh!!! Great suggestions and glad to know that I'm not the only one who has trouble reading the FC yellow.

I just did my overnight FC test, and I am happy to say that I did not have any loss. Thank you for all the help getting started with the BBB Method. After I decided to switch from PermaSalt I had several sleepless nights. Even a few nightmares of ugly water. Our pool has never looked...

Our packaging has changed here in Tennessee also.

Okay I got my test kit today, I purchased the TFTestkit TF100. Here are my numbers FC 7 CC 1.5 TC 8.5 Ph 7.8 T/A 90 CYA 30 I'm guessing I might need to bring my CYA up some. How do the other numbers look? Also the testing seemed easy enough, but I'm hoping I'll get faster at it. Do I need...

Melt In The Sun, Thank you for your input. I ordered my test kit today. Hopefully it'll be here by early next week. I did go ahead and shocked the pool by using the pool calculator since I was getting a zero reading on the chlorine. It's been 5 hours and it is still showing high chlorine...

Thank you, and will keep adding the chlorine today. That does make sense, since there was what appeared to be algae when we opened it. But I do work, will that be a problem? There will not be anyone to add and test until after 3pm tomorrow. Any guess on how long and how bleach to buy? Clodda

Hi, newbie here!!! I'm in the process of changing to the BBB Method, started three days ago. Right now I have one question. Will the cooper in my pool interfer with zero chlorine reading? For the last three days I've poured in one 182oz bottle of bleach each day. I'm still getting a zero...