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    Pool Builder has no idea what the flow rate on filter is...?

    Hey Everyone Just talked with the pool builder and they have no idea what the flow rate is for the filter. :| They did tell me that if my chems were correct and I was keeping the pool clean that running the filter 4-5 hrs will clean the water (depending on bather load). Note: This pool is 10...
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    Our neighbors expect an invitation to swim...

    If this topic has been addressed please redirect me - if not then I would appreciate respectful suggestions (don't get me wrong, I totally enjoy the sarcasm on this site but it just won't apply here - I have to live next to these people) We moved into a subdivision of well-kept houses with 50%...
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    60% drained pool & start-up chemicals

    Hi All I have a super sub pump and just started draining 3/4 of the pool to reduce the CYA levels - it will be filling in less than 3 hours so I'd like to ask about the new chemicals I put in. I just received the TF-100 today and already familiarized myself with all the tests on the old pool...
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    Why is it called a skimmer WEIR door?

    Originally I thought the tech had a lisp (lol) but it is a Weir door - where did the name come from? Thanks for an awesome, relevant site - very savvy :P
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    Watermaverick - In search of the perfect pool

    I'm new here - stumbled across the site while searching for honest info - I like what I read so I joined. I had never heard of BBB. I have maintained 3 pools - 2 sand filter and the most recent is D.E. I leased a 10 yr old house with a 55,000 gal pool in Nov. '09. Included in the lease was a...
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    I plan to super shock my pool with potassium monopersulfate

    Hi - I am new to this site today. Because this is a "quick reply" I won't bore with the backstory of this pool - but it's a whopper. I have much more to read on this site nd no doubt will learn great things about modern pool care. Today I plan to super shock my pool with potassium...