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    Rules

    ...and the #1 rule is "No peeing in the pool!"
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    1934 Popular Science - How to build a pool

    I like the "method of sterilizing water"..."muslin or cloth bag containing 1 lb of Bluestone (copper sulphate crystals)" tied to the end of a stick..."swish around each morning until the water turns light blue" Cool.
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    Bleach at Aldi's

    For those on the East coast, check your local BJ's Wholesale (members only club store, east coast only). I've been buying 12.5% liquid pool chlorine, a box of four (4) 128 oz. (1 gal.) jugs for 12 bucks and some change. That works out to around 2 1/2 cents per oz. for 12.5%, which roughly...
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    2 Speed Motor

    I run mine on low speed 24/7 and only toggle over to high speed for 1-2 min. backwash. My skimmer functions well on low speed if the skimmer valve is fully open and the main drain valve is 3/4 to 1/2 open. I manual vacuum to the filter via skimmer plate using low speed with the main drain valve...