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My pool reached 90 degrees thursday afternoon...I should have saved some of the snow from winter to cool off with lol!

Hi Melissa, the tape could be a very temporary fix and just a band aide to a more serious issue. Is the pool on level ground? If not I suggest addressing that. just my 2 cents. Mike.

Thanks Kim! I hate to fix something that ain't broke, Ill run it by the Mrs. lol!

Hi folks! I'm back for year 2 and I look forward crystal clear water again. I'm thinking of switching to a salt water system, the price is nice for a little pool like my 14' X 42" Intex. Would it be a waste of time and money because of my short summer? I set the pool up today and the pool is...

Hi everyone! I want to thank a group of very special, thoughtful, patient, selfless, ( and many more adjectives ), folks that showed me how to have and take care of a crystal clear pool. without hesitation I was given the tools and helpful advise and used it for my family and me. I was...

Sorry to hear Casey, I know how it is. I had my left foot done 4 yrs ago. My big toe was pointing 45* left and the 2 toes after were floating out of joint. I looked like Franken Foot with 4 pins sticking out. After a few weeks the Doc would spin the pins to keep 'em free...I know you'all are...

Hi Christi, I have the same vacuum kit and the flow adapter, (gray top hat looking thingy) fits on one of the 2 inlets under the threaded cover. I don't know what you can do about the hose adapter, mine screws on the other inlet. Mike. as state my items go to the vacuum kit and not a wall skimmer.

Have you tried resetting the built in G.F.C.I.?

I purchased the Intex maintenance kit, it works well for my little 14' round X 42" pool. Amazon.com : Intex Deluxe Pool Maintentance Kit for Above Ground Pools : Swimming Pool Maintenance Kits : Patio, Lawn Garden I do brush daily, well almost 5 out of 7 days ha! I plan to upgrade to a sand...

Hi J.B. I think I have the same filter/pump as you. it is rated at 1000 gallons /hr with 2 suction and 1 return. My thought is the filter/pump needs 2 suction so flow is adequate given the resistance of the cartridge filter. I do understand your wanting to put a skimmer up higher where the...

...agreed^^^^^^my test kit and speedstir are priceless.

I run my pump 1 - 2 hrs per day, sometimes more sometimes less...my tfp is crystal clear so I can see if I need to vacuum lol!

Bad mix of ‘everyday pool chemicals’ causes explosion in Chester BDN Maine This just happened not too far from me...the explosion blew out some windows.

Park near your local pool store and have a trunk sale! A 50% off Pool Supplies! sign and then tell them why after the sale.:wink:

...hi cj, I've been following your thread and hats off for your patients. My advice for your double drive gates are with respect there are little people in the house. Self closing springs on gates can be a curious pinch point for little fingers, (ouch!) air cylinders are a good option. The gates...

...do you mean muriatic acid to lower ph?...

...lol...r.i.p. G.C.

I will try wiping the bottle like you mentioned later today and i'll post if the results are different, thanks. Mike.

Thanks folks, I really enjoy the testings and floating around on a nice day.

Thanks to all here our pool has remained crystal clear. FC 8 CC 0 PH 7.4 TA 110 CYA 50 The ph has been at 7.4 for 2 weeks and my TA 110. I added 2 ounces of MA 2 weeks ago when ph was 7.8 and my TA was 90. Do I leave TA where it is as everything is working fine and the pool is fantastic...

Without a picture or sketch of your layout it is hard to advise you. I'm thinking your slope above the cut out area could direct water towards your pool as well and if this is the case you may want to bury some corrugated drainage pipe under the 1 foot space next to the pool and cover it with...

Hey! small pools matter!...gonna' sell a bunch of T-shirts. Seriously, my little pool feels and looks as good as the big boys and safety for my family is numero uno. Mike

That could have easily been me...but there are far too many of you so I jumped in, no pun intended. Now?....even a caveman can do it! Mike

84* and so refreshing!

Thanks for the Amazon Smile donation idea Lilypad...the time I get to enjoy our pool is limited in my part of the world but at the same time I really really like how all you fine folks care for my pool and have showed me the way. I love testing my water and chuckle every night while adding "X"...

Hi djorn2k, welcome I have the same pool and a grip on keeping it sparkling safe because of tfp and my k 2006 test kit... ...already thinking of a bigger pool:eek: Mike

This site is worth every penny...so is the test kit, and the speedstir. Can't put a price of safety and security for my family and friends. Mike.

tim5055 Re: Thanks to everyone at TFP and TFTeskits! Beautiful pool!! I'm glad you have found our information helpful There is no easy way to say this, but please consider making a donation to TFP. We are staffed by volunteers and are registered as an IRS 501 (c) (3) charity and donation are...

This little gimzo makes life little easier...a must for all!