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Hi Everyone, haven’t posted here for a while—probably because you all have helped me so much to become a semi-competant pool boy! I just got a quote (and some sticker shock!) to replace my pool liner and I have some questions. Background: this is a IG kidney 14k gal, 33 x 18 pool. I replaced...

Also, anyone aware of a similar forum/group for hot tub owners! Thanks!!

Hi, I am replacing the cord on my pool robot. When I unscrewed the part that screws over the plug in for the electrical wires there was a silicone type substance which I am thinking you are supposed to put on the threads when you screw the part in. The threads are plastic on both sides. I need...

Hi everyone, haven't posted for a while. I am hoping you can put my mind at ease. We had a lot of snow here and the snow melted and brought the level of my closed pool up past the skimmer. I put my little pump in to bring the level down below the skimmer. It's a very slow pump and I planned...

Hi, my pump will be in the shop for a while. I have a new-this-year vinyl liner that I would not like to ruin. I am thinking I can delete the bleach I need to add to about 10 to 1 in a bucket of water and walk around the edges pouring it in real slow? Do you guys think this would be safe? Thanks!

:hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: One time only. Do I need to get a new vial for chlorine testing now? If o, where's a good place to get one?

Hi, I ripped out the old ugly green outdoor carpet that was covering the concrete deck around my pool when I bought this house. It's been there a while (I'm sure) so it came up easy. However, in some places there is yellow residue from the carpet and the adhesive they used to lay it. I know I...

I apologize in advance if is is the wrong place to post this. We are going to improve the appearance of our "backyard oasis" this year. Step one: remove ugly chain link fence posts! These things are right next to the concrete pool deck so digging them out does not seem like a good option, I...

How do you like it? I'm thinking of getting one.

Dumb question: Pool store closed my pool and removed all the freeze plugs from the filtration system. I want to open it myself. Is the pump self-priming? In other words can I just turn it on and it will suck water out the pool and into the system? Or will this result in the pump running...

Hi, what's the "grease" referred to that you are supposed to put on the gasket on the lid of the pump strainer basket? Thanks!

$35 with shipping included at Amazon. Thanks!

I know they insulate the pool water at night to keep the water from losing heat. Do they also help heat up the water during the day? Thanks!

What happens if your TA is too high? Forgive me if I missed this in pool school, I have been looking there. Thanks,

FC 0 pH 7.5 TA 60 CYA O FC 0 not a big surprise given that most of the water is irrigation water (read "saved my liner" post of you are wondering why). I kinda wonder if I did the CYA test right though, the solution stayed totally clear. I filled the vial to the top and could still see the...

:cheers: Hi, I posted this a while back and got some very helpful advice here: first-post-liner-problems-help-please-t42783.html So, here's the update. I called all around town trying to find a big vac to rent, but all anyone had was regular shop vacs. I went to another pool store in town...

Hi! I bought a house with a pool! Having some challenges (posted about it) but we are going to get this pool going one way or another! I have been reading and reading this site. I am understanding about 30% of it but I think it will start making more sense when I can start applying the...

Hi Everyone, Just bought a house with a pool. The last few days I have been poring over this great site. Help me get this dang thing full of water please! I am going to try to send you pictures of the liner. The guy from the pool store came out to take a look at it because I told him that...