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    Deep clean sand filter

    Hi. I've finally decided to be brave and deep clean my filter. First, question is what do i do if the opening is too small (with the pipe in) to get my arm in? Do I skip removing debris by hand and just hope it floats out? Next question is, do I need to add more sand? It seems really low🤔. Oh...
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    Deep clean sand before open?

    Hi! I've uncovered the pool and replaced baskets and plugs. I'm now working on stretching a part of the liner that came loose from the liner lock (using the blow dryer method). Almost done, but it's tough! My question is should I deep clean the sand filter before turning equipment back on or is...
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    Screenlogic for Mothers Day! Help

    So my husband has told me that I can have screenlogic2 (or whatever it is that I need to control pool from my phone) as part of my gift (what I asked for). My question is what exactly do I want 😆....? We have an easytouch4 that was installed on our new pool 2 years ago. We have an electrician...
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    Can we swim? Fc 10.5, cya @20

    Hi. Boys want to jump in after school. My cya is at 20 but may be lower and my fc is 10.5 cc.5. Do I add cya now or let the low cya help bring the fc down? Is that even a thing? Can they still swim? I turned the heater up this morning but now I'm second guessing what my next steps are. Water...
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    Second summer with pool, first self opening

    I'm excited that we're opening pool ourselves this year! Just took cover off and it beautiful 😍. So I looked at the opening procedures and just want to make sure I have this right. Is it as simple as unplugging the jets?, taking out the gizmos, filling up pool and turning it on?? Big question...
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    Cya at closing

    Hi. Im about ready to close my pool. My cya has been at 40 but today tested at 50. Do I need to bring it up before raising my fc to close? I'm having someone come tomorrow to blow out lines, but I forgot I need to let fc drift back down after raising so will have to reschedule for later. How...
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    What kind of ( bug?) Is this?

    This was in the pool today. I don't know what it is so it freaked me out. I wouldn't scoop it out because it attached to my net when it got near when I thought it was dead. I dont know if it bites, stings, is poisonous or what! Left him in the pool. Yuck! It was brown on one side and black with...
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    What color is this? Or whats my ph?

    Hi. I've been having high ph the last few days. It was dark red, then deep orange, and now its more of a clear orange. I want to call it maybe a 7, but am I being hopeful? Do I need to add more acid? Thanks. Ny test results this morning. Before adding ma...
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    Aluminum furniture and salt water pool

    I'm pretty sure I know the answer already, but am hoping I'm wrong lol. I'm looking for (covered) sitting area furniture and I don't want the usual wicker look. I want a more modern vibe. Everything I see in that category usually has an aluminum frame. How is that with a salt washer pool? Any...
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    Another thank you to TFP!

    Opened the pool today and it was clear. I've never opened before as it was only put in at the end of last season, so didnt know what to expect. But after following tfp instructions to close here are my first rest results... I still have to brush and get the few leaves out but wow! Thanks to...
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    Confused

    I needed to pump water off the pool cover and then realized that my outlets around the pool were turned off when the pool was closed last week. Was it ok to turn my ET back on and the pool lights/outlets breaker? Because that's what I did. I left the breaker off for heater/pump/swg. Is it ok to...
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    Polaris 9300 sport...used. yay or nay?

    Hi. Someone is selling a used polaris 9300 sport with extra power center for $400. I know it's a good deal (right?) But is it a good cleaner? Thanks.
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    New pool in Jersey...they're here!

    Omg, the excavation is about to begin! PB said Tuesday or Thursday but I really didn't think they would be here because so far communication hasn't been great. But they pulled up at 7:45am and are about to spray then dig.
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    New in NJ

    Hello. I have been stalking the site for the last 4 months or so and although I should've asked for advice when deciding my PB, I didn't, so now it is what it is. We just got word that they will dig this week and I'm freaking out because its almost time for me to start caring for a pool...