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    Upgraded Pump - Leaks

    Hubs is ready to throw everything in the trash. I feel like this whole thing is way more complicated than it should be. Please help me figure all this out. AGP, Coleman 24x52. This is the second season, second year we've been pool owners. This year we added a thru the wall skimmer =...
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    Need To Upgrade Pump

    Second year pool owners, still pretty clueless about how all this works, but learning! We decided to install an in the wall skimmer on our intex style pool this year. Pool is 24x52. Pump won't run. We assume it's because it needs more power to run through the skimmer. We're looking to...
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    New Pool Owners - OVERWHELMED!

    We're new pool owners, neither my husband or I have any experience with pools. We purchased an Intex style pool, set up, filled, and our test kit arrived today. Trying to figure out how to do/remember what to do for all these tests is OVERWHELMING and I feel like it's all in japanese! We...
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    What To Add?

    Pool set up, FINALLY filled, and I ordered the Taylor k2006 test kit. While I wait for that to arrive, what should I add to the water to ensure there's not a problem brewing before I can get official numbers?
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    Intex Parts

    So todays the day and we're taking stock of all the parts before we get started. Guess what? We're missing one pin gasket. Of course, everything is laid out and the foam is all tape and waiting. So the question is... can Intex parts be used on a Coleman pool? I've been searching for...
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    Sand necessary?

    Hey all! So we've finally got the ground level and we're ready to move to the next step in putting up our 24' Coleman. I have a question and want to make sure I have the following steps correct, so your advice is greatly appreciated! Question - is a thin layer of sand necessary to smooth the...
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    Used Pool

    Hey all - we're looking at buying a used pool to get us started. The ad says the pool is in good shape, needs new pump. Ok, can deal with that. But my question is this - is it ok to use a used liner or is it recommend to purchase a new liner? Thanks for any insight you can offer!
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    Hubs finally said YES!

    Hello all! My name is Kelly and I live in Ohio. I've finally convinced the husband that our family needs a pool! So I'm starting the searching process to buy soon. We're looking at an above ground 21'-24'. Are there particular brands that are better than others? Something we should make...