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    Safe to use stain and scale remove on vinyl pool

    Hello I have scale build up . Hard water , also didn’t check my ph for a long time. It was 8+ over the marker I’m just starting to get my ph down to 7.2. Had it there about 3 weeks now. Keeps going up fast , I think because of algae . I’ve trying scrubbing and scrubbing. Some comes off but not...
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    Algae + calcium build up + vinyl pool

    Hello all, I’m having a little problem. My pool was not really monitored for like 8 months. This is 2nd summer having pool . My ph was over the 8 limit mark and my vinyl pool got like sand paper. I’m in the process in getting my pool ready to slam. Possibly yellow algae. My concern is the...
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    How to get skimmer to stay in place?? Above ground pool

    Hello all, I’m having a issue getting this skimmer to stay in place. I think it’s made for Intex and I have a best way pool. Does anyone have any ideas. It has cheap plastic screws and I think the skimmer part where it cups around the pool may be too big. So when I turn on pump the skimmer will...
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    Gone for week !!! HELLP. NEW POOL OWNER :)

    Hello everyone. Thank you all for your time. I confess, I wasn't testing and doing what I should be doing. I'm a new above ground pool owner. my set up - 6000 gallon above ground vinyl pool filter intex sand pump filter with salt water chlorinator tester k-2006 I had the pool for a couple...
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    Leaking air valve thingy :) can someone help. Pics

    Hello, wondering if anyone knew why this air valve thing leaks. It’s leaving a mess and I’m losing water . It leaks from the holes .‘pics below thank you
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    Can anyone tell me if this skimmer is complete ?

    Hello I got some free equipment for my above ground pool and I’m trying to see if this skimmer is complete. I don’t know brand so I couldn’t look it up. Other videos I’ve seen with similar skimmers have a ring around it. Is anyone familiar with this one ? thank you
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    Just set up above ground pool- salt water, can I swim in 48 hours ?

    Hello that is the major question . I have a bestway above ground pool 22x12 inches and I have a intex salt water system. I’m almost done filling the pool. I have a family gathering this Saturday, In a about 48 hours my question to you all is. Will I be able to swim In this pool by that time ...
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    Dug too much for a paving stone - help

    Hello all I’m installing an above ground pool. I’m in the process of installing 2.5 inch paving stones for the legs of the pool. I think my water level was off because of air bubbles in my line. So I dug about 1 inch too much for one of my pavers. I know your not suppose to add dirt to fill...
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    Pool salts - can you mix diamond crystal with Morton pool salt

    Can I mix the two? Both are made for salt water systems. Thank you
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    Need some quick help- installing pavers above ground pool

    Hello all I’m installing 12x12 pavers under the legs of my above ground oval pool I’m worried about them hitting liner. I plan on putting them level with the top of the foam. My foam is 1 inch thick and my pavers are 1.5 inches thick. I’m concerned the weight of pool may cause the foam to...
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    Setting up bestway 22x12 Z where should I place paving stones

    Hello all: I’m attempting to put up my pool tomorrow . I’m going to put the frame on the floor so that I can see where the legs sit. On one side of the frame the legs go straight down, however on the other side the legs go out a little. Does anyone have this pool and can tell me how far the legs...
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    getting ready to set up - can you take a quick look and see if i need anything. Bestway pool - intex pump and clorine generator ECO20110-2

    Hello all, I just purchased a new best way pool from costco 22x12 feet, and I bought a used Intex pump with clorine generator ECO2011-2. I read some places that the pump with pool is too small and that I should use a bigger one. Also I have sensitive skin, so i thought I could use a salt water...
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    faced or unfaced styrofoam boards??? Tongue and Grooved Okay? For Above ground pool

    Hello all , i'm trying to located xps board 1 inch styro foam board. I wanted to know if anyone knew if I should be using faced or unfaced styrofoam board. i'm looking into , pink, blue and green boards. Right now I'm only able to find this board, Does anyone know if this board would work for...
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    just broke ground- need help leveling and prepping ground- I may have messed up

    Hi all, I just wanted to thank you all in advance for all your help. I seemed to have found a great group. I'm installing a 22x12 bestway oval pool from costco. I hope to do this myself without hiring professionals. I'm on a budget :) A couple weeks ago I broke ground with a tiller on my...