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    Water looking a little yellow...

    Water has been crystal clear until this yesterday. Here’s the latest data. Would appreciate advice on how to correct.
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    Pool results post heavy rains

    Out of balance thanks to the heavy down pours this week. Rains are over now. Have kept solar cover on pool and know FC will go down when I pull back and get some sunlight on the water. Have also bypassed the chlorinator right now too so not adding more. Should I be concerned about the low pH...
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    First rebalance test

    Hello all - added salt and stabilizer. here’s my results. Suggestions? . Haven’t turned in chlorinator yet, will do so for a few hours this afternoon then retest.
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    Creative ideas to cover skimmer hole for repair

    Currently pulling water out of the pool in order to fix a leak in my skimmer to pump hose connection. As I stand here watching, I figure there’s got to be a better way. What creative ways do you suggest I cover that hole so I don’t have to drain all this water out next time ?
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    leaky connection to solar heater

    Bought SunHeater S120U Universal Solar Pool Heater 2 by 20-Feet last year, used to extend my season BUT I never achieved a leak free connection to 1.5” vacuum hose. Tried flex seal tape, as well as various connectors. Want to start this spring off right with a worry free connection. Pics...
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    FC still too high to close; freeze warnings next 2 nights. Thoughts?

    CYA is 40, FC 23 (down from 29 last Sunday) with freeze warnings the next two nights I am assuming I should run the pump 24/7 while waiting for the FC to come down to 15. Then alegocide for 24 and close. Is this assumption correct? a better/different way to handle?
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    Balance before closing

    This weekend I will close the pool - first time for me. here are my current numbers: FC 8.6 CC 0 pH 7 TA 110 CH 220 CYA 45 I have two bags of shock to use and plan on running the pump for 24 hours then draining the water below the skimmer and input holes then covering with the pool tree...
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    Intex Air Intake Leaking

    New out of the blue leak - but only when the pump is NOT running. I plugged the inside of the pool, removed, cleaned and put back in place. Still leaking. Oring looks perfect (new thIs spring). Any suggestions on how to fix?