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    Helping a neighbor clear the algae problem

    Thank you sir I will do that. To confirm that is 50/50 mix of pool water and tap then times results by 2
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    Helping a neighbor clear the algae problem

    Hello all after the great advice and success I have with this forum group, I just wanted to run my thoughts for helping a neighbor out. They have 14,500 APG, sand filter, they have taken advice from pool stores and other random people claiming to help. Issue - pool has and active algae bloom...
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    New Intex APG owner trying to start off right.

    Thank you for the guidance will do!
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    New Intex APG owner trying to start off right.

    Thank you again guidance following this simple method has allowed a nice clean and clear pool so far. TA has come down and I continue to lower ph and provide aeration. But all it all chlorine, some cya boost once and awhile (we are in rainy season in FL I have had to drain water out several time...
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    Recommend basic vacuum setupfor AGP

    I see thank you once again appreciate your guidance on both my posts. My Intex pump is very loud even being brand new I have read it might be bearings, but I suppose I should call for a replacement, I’m also reading upgrading to a better pump and filter is likely a better option. So may options ?
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    Recommend basic vacuum setupfor AGP

    Thank you is this a better option than using the pool pump and filter or is it that the standard Intex pump and cartridge filter can not handle vacuum functions?
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    New Intex APG owner trying to start off right.

    Hello, Taylor Kit finally arrive Here is my 1st test for new fill from well. Added total of about 2 gallons of bleach over last 3 days, and 34 oz of dry cya FC=4 CC=.5 Ph=8 TA=310 CH=125 CYA=35 What next seems like lower Ph to 7.2 and aerate. Do I need to SLAM?
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    Recommend basic vacuum setupfor AGP

    Hello forum members, looking to purchase a decent manual vacuum for above ground pool with Intex pump and paper filter that is quality but will not break the bank.
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    New Intex APG owner trying to start off right.

    Thank you appreciate the guidance.
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    New Intex APG owner trying to start off right.

    Hello all. What a great group of folks! Read most of pool school article scanned some forums for new pool fills vinyl, ordered Taylor 2006 test kit. I filled our 6400 gallon Intex pool with well water treated with aerator and water softener over 3 days. Unfortunately my test kit will not arrive...