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I've used the pool pillows multiple times and they are almost always flat when opening the pool. The last couple years I have used whatever I have around. A couple cheap pool donuts and 2 Intex River Runner blow-ups, all tied together. They all fared well and are still in use but I figure if...

It's been awhile but I think I had a corner on my oval pool that did that. As it filled I gently kicked that area until it fit better and the liner stretched in some areas. It looks like the J-bead fit ok which is good. Others will be along to confirm or deny what I just said. :-)

Yup, flipped...oops.

Well, if you are using tap water the PH could be off enough to not have any gain in aerating. When using the pool water you are dropping the PH of it by aerating the same water continuously, not new water. Can you T your return with a shutoff so you can easily control the fountain instead...

Those are some crappy looking welds.

Not much water flow on those. Mine are more like the pics in the link below. As mentioned, add more holes and/or devise a way to add bleach directly into the holes on the side that has water flowing in. http://www.familypoolfun.com/images/steps/ne113_easypoolstep.jpg

So it's leaking by the rubber seals? The inside threads on this type look to be where you add a fitting the hose attaches to. Maybe you need another seal, it's possible you ran out of usable threads.

If your walls are slimy it's time to SLAM. Check it out in poolschool. Can you do the FAS-DPD Test listed above?

Does the return have a a piece that is on each side that threads into the other side? If so you also need to seal the threads or it will leak from there which may make it look like is leaking from the other seal. It depends on the type of return you have.

If you can it will help keep bleach and water from burning off. If your CYA level is normal then you could throw some pucks in a floater and let it do it's thing.

No issues with mine but it does seam to flow better when I lift that edge of the cover up and put it on the top rail of the pool. I then sit a jug of water on it so it stays put. Ghetto but works.

My cover is similar to the pic above. You can see the pole that goes from one side to the other side with straps hanging down. Those straps attach to the cover so you can roll it up with that poll. My reel is a couple feet away from where the corner starts on my pool so once rolled, one side...

My 2 cents is oval is more fun for games. We sometimes play volleyball and badminton in ours with space to spare....usually. Lots of buying options including used on Craigslist. That's where mine came from. The new pools I've seen are no where near as sturdy as my old pool.

Solar cover is a must for up here. Mine only comes off when we swim or the pool needs some cleaning. The keep the heat in at night and lower evaporation. Don't bother with the expensive ones, the cheap ones last just as long and are way easier to deal with. You will also chlorinate less...

I may be off but I think I read somewhere that someone used plastic sheeting to separate the old water from the new. After laying the plastic on top of the water, they siphoned water from under the plastic and added on top of the plastic. When the plastic got down to the desired depth you...

True statement.

The weather forecast for that area is 100+ the next few days. Unless Jem can get the big returnable jugs of concentrated bleach from the pool store and cover the pool it may just be a waste of money. Maybe devise something that constantly drips bleach into the pool like some auto chlorinators...

The calculator is pretty easy once you figure it out. The top 2 rows are your concern right now. Put your pool size in gallons in the left orange box. Then in the left yellow boxes you put the current FC number in the first box and the target in the 2nd. Hit the calculate button and you...

Cal-hypo adds CH so be careful with that too. At this point, although it may be disheartening, I think PoolTool is right. The diluted CYA test is helpful then just let it be for now. Enjoy your time away and start the battle when you get back. How high are the temps in your area? Do you...

My stairs have a brace that goes from side to side and sits just about on the floor of the pool. I zip tie a small clear rubbermaid type bucket (with drainage holes drilled) to this piece and then throw enough clean 10 pound rocks in the bucket to keep the stairs from floating. There's 5 or 6...

You're fighting a losing battle with CYA that high. The amounts of liquid bleach you need to add to keep a clean pool will be daunting. For the least mess when you get back, you'll need to ask someone to add plain old bleach at least daily, maybe twice a day. As you seem to already know, you...

Read this link, it gives some guidelines are what you are looking to accomplish daily. You may be able to drop your hours, pump speed or a bit of both. Pool School - Determine Pump Run Time

Check out the link below and look at the pictures. You need to buy the right type for what you have and the size of the pool. Some people convert there pools to the cheaper overlap system but that is your call, mine is beaded which I prefer. Other than that you should be able to find what you...

Sounds like you have iron in your well water. Try this thread out. Clear Rusty Brown Pool Water

Seeing the SWG isn't saying low or high salt then maybe you are actually in the range. I assume it has run, just turning it on does not make it run. When the SWG is running you would see tiny bubbles coming from the return. If you were to test with OTO using that water you should see the...

As mentioned, CYA test is a must at this point. You will also need to do the over night test at some point so please do buy the missing pieces that your K-1003 doesn't have. Looking at the colors of the OTO will not cut it for green pools. You are fighting unknowns at this point. 15k...

As you mentioned, the skimmer to the pump which then goes to the filter. The output of the filter then goes to you accessories before going back into the pool. Read up on chlorine feeders, if not careful you will end up adding a bunch of extra CYA which would be bad. The BBB method is the...

Re: Intex saltwater water system + ultra frame 18 by 52 bad for rust? Prevention? Something doesn't seem right. The test strips can be bad if old. You also need to let it sit in the water for a bit. I wouldn't run the SWG until you get the salt number correct or it could harm the unit...

Re: Intex saltwater water system + ultra frame 18 by 52 bad for rust? Prevention? As mentioned, swim to your hearts content as long as your chlorine levels are good. The ocean has way more salt then you will see in the pool. Some say it's good to vac the pool before adding more salt if you...

Re: Intex saltwater water system + ultra frame 18 by 52 bad for rust? Prevention? Yep, go slow and give it time to mix or you may overshoot.