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    Leaving pool up for winter

    We can't drain below the return, or the pool will collapse. It's soft sided with poles. (not an intec though) We live in southern Iowa, so it's possilbe to have a pretty bad winter - -what do you think. We were told when we bought it that it could be left up all winter, no problem, but I...
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    Using Pucks to raise Cyanuric Acid

    What are the Pros and Cons of using my Trichlor pucks to raise my cyanuric acid while changing over to BBB ? Was sold EZ Pool with the pool 6 weeks ago and was never instructed to add any Cyanuric Acid. I bought a Leslies Total Pool Care DPD test kit - (made by Taylor- alot like their...
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    20 mule team Borax or Super Washing Soda?

    In preparation to change to BBB, I went shopping for the green box of 20 mule team borax (used to raise ph, Right ???) Was thinking it should say Sodium Carbonate on it. I picked it up and looked at the box, it says sodium tetraborate decahydrate. Is that the same thing ? Then down the...
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    Trying to change to BBB

    We want to change over to BBB, from EZ Pool. It is supposed to oxidize, Floc, Condition, manage balance, control algae and inhibit calcium scaling. The only ingredient listed, however, is 1.6% copper sulphate. So, to start off, I needed another source of Algae control - I was almost out...
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    Trying to change to BBB

    We want to change over to BBB, from EZ Pool. It is supposed to oxidize, Floc, Condition, manage balance, control algae and inhibit calcium scaling. The only ingredient listed, however, is 1.6% copper sulphate. So, to start off, I needed another source of Algae control - I was almost out...
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    Leaving pool up for winter

    I read that in order to winterize your pool you should drain the water several inches below the return. My return is only a few inches above the bottom of the pool. Does this mean we can't leave it up all winter? Help ! 16' KD AG 17" Hayward Sand Filter 1 hp pump
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    KD Pool by Zodiac

    Does anyone have a KD pool from Zodiac? Have you been happy with it? How long might we expect it to last? Appreciate any input you may have ! ssmacwilson 16' UG 1hp Hayward pump, 17" Sand filter
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    KD Royalty Pool Use only Sodium Dichlor ?

    Hello, Just got a new KD Royalty 16' round AG (used to be called Zodiac) Anyone familiar with it ? Having some conflict between owners manual and pool dealer recommendations. For example, manual says to only use Sodium Dichlor Granular chlorine. Never use Tablet Chlorine (Trichlor) as...