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  1. Protusmose

    Keeping the cover on

    Solar blanket looks just like another cover. Don't really see how it would stay on any better. The only thing I can think of at this point is to get a bunch of thick Styrofoam sheets (like from large coolers or what not) and cut/arrange them so they just about cover the surface. The cover...
  2. Protusmose

    Keeping the cover on

    Apologies for the forthcoming block of text. Swimming for me is 3/4 work and 1/4 play. Everytime I get in, I spend 45 minutes just walking around with the net scooping out leaves, dragonflies, flies, random dirt, etc, etc etc. "Why don't you have a cover on?" you ask? Most of the time I do, but...
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    Had algae problems last year, how to prepare for this year.

    Would a power washer on the lowest setting be too abrasive/powerful for getting the dried residue off? The bottom of the liner looks pretty thick, but I don't want to bust a seam or anything like that
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    Had algae problems last year, how to prepare for this year.

    If I go that route, how long will it take for the algae to dissipate and be filtered out? Will I have to clean the filter out immediately after the first cycle?
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    Had algae problems last year, how to prepare for this year.

    I've got an 18' intex above ground pool. Last year was my first year with it and I made plenty of mistakes. :) The biggest one is that I tried to level the site by hand and failed miserably. The side the filter was on was high, so I didn't get the right amount of suction. That problem, plus the...