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    Windmill or Florida Sabal Palm for Dallas

    What is seahume and where do you buy it,thanks
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    Stain on top rails

    We removed our cover last Friday and noticed that several of the top rails had stains on them.We used the same pool cover last year and did not have this problem . I have tried several things to remove them, CLR,chlorox cleanup, muriacid,has anyone else had this happen ,I don't think these are...
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    Saltwater woes!!! Newbie trying to figure this out. Please advise.

    You dont mention adding salt when you initially set up the SWG, did I just miss that you did?
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    New in-ground in swampy Louisiana. Build is ON!!!

    Re: New in-ground in swampy Louisiana. Trials of finding a builder. hey maybe you sould just go back with a nice new above ground buried alot less headache!!
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    Flying ants?

    We fogged again last night and hopefully we have found the trick to keeping them out of pool area while we are!! after I removed the ones from pool and we fogged , I didn't see anymore, got to go buy some more fog medicine!!
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    Flying ants?

    Hello, i am in South Carolina and we have those biting little buggers. Last night we fogged before going for a swim but right after that it came up a fast windy storm so cant say it the fogging worked but I will let you know next time we fog if it helps. I am thinking it should since they are...
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    how to keep swimming bugs out?

    do they look like a small ant that has wings? i have them in my pool and I am in South Carolina, we have been fogging before getting in pool and does seem to help you just have to scoop out the ones already there and that is usually 30-40! i will take a picture of what i have tonight and post...
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    Filling Confer steps with water instead of sand?

    I bought a set of confer steps and filled with sand.No it wasn't fast but it was easy just took time using a small funnel i put over 70 pounds in them. after putting in pool they have not moved and seem so much more sturdier than the ones i had in before with just water.
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    What's your current pool temp?

    82 degrees
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    new pool and deck progress pics

    What type steps do you have ?
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    Hayward Aqua critter

    I bought the aqua critter and I am wondering can it be used without having to get into pool? I guess I worry about the hoses coming apart when pulling out of pool
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    Hard piping your above ground pool

    Is there a reason other than it looks nice to hard piping your above aground pool? I have it on my honey do list but my husband doesnt see any reason for it.
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    Pool Steps

    Thanks for all of your replies decisions decisions oh well water has to get lots warmer before we will be able to put in!!!
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    Pool Steps

    I have a deck so i need some that will work with a deck , i had looked at this set of steps and they are made by confer, does anyone have them and if so how do you like them...
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    Pool Steps

    Good morning, I have a question, why is it so hard to decide on steps on an above ground pool? Just when you think you have found one that might work for you then you read a bad review . Is there a good way to decide on steps, they either float , promote algae, etc I just want a set of steps...
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    Start up after winter

    yes I have a good test kit ,I have the TF-100 AND K-1766 , , and the only test that the water needs to be room temp is the CYA? I am hoping to remove cover and do start up in a couple of weeks, thanks for help - - - Updated - - - Is it safe to assume that I will need to add salt ? and should I...
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    Start up after winter

    since this is my first time opening my pool after winter I want to make sure I do it correct. I know that until the water get up to 60 degrees I cant start up my SWG so if I open it before then what is best way to balance water. I bought a leaf net and plan on taking my pool cover off in a...
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    Leaf net cover

    Hello, I am looking forward to spring and will be needing a leaf net because I want to remove winter cover before the squiggles start to fall off the trees around pool. Since this will be my first spring with pool and I am not for sure how many could make way into pool but they are bad always...
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    Greetings from Argentina!

    ematiu , you said you use to work in Raleigh,nc for Progress Energy? I work near and around Charlotte, nc for Duke Energy who merged with Progress. do you no longer work for progress, I know we have some teams in Argentina
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    First closing

    I know I have read through a lot of post about closing, but let me be sure, since I live in the south and my pool water won't drop to below 60 for awhile longer but with the rain bringing down the leaves. If I go ahead and put the cover on now, I bought the Artic Armor, do I continue to run my...
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    First closing

    I havent got my cover yet but i was looking at the arctic armor ones, there just seems to be so many to choose from!
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    First closing

    I will be closing my pool for the first time and I am wanting to make sure I do it right so next year it will be ready. We got it installed late in season and because of the wettest year in a while only got in 3 times! I have a SWG so what do I use to close the pool chemical wise? I read to take...
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    will these steps work with my ag pool

    I looked up the unibits and man are they pricey! Could I not use a new 1 inch bit and get the same results , the bit cost almost what she is asking for the steps! thanks
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    will these steps work with my ag pool

    thanks I thought they would work since the bottom of my pool is flat , she said one of the steps is filled with sand to weigh them down and I will drill those holes that is a good idea ! thanks
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    will these steps work with my ag pool

    I found these for sale and the lady said her husband thought these would only work for an inground pool but I think they look like they would work on my above ground pool. they kind of look like grand entrance steps
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    Need winter cover help for oval agp with deck around half.

    Re: Need winter cover help for oval agp with deck around hal What is the name of the steps you have and do you like them
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    Newbie getting started

    Hello, we finally got our pool and I got my test kit, but I am wondering can you get one sample to use for all the test if you are doing these these inside, instead of going back and forth to the pool? and I got the stirrer and wonder is there ever a time you would not want to stir with it? I...
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    Water sample

    Hello, I am new to pools and because Mother Nature isn't cooperating I am still waiting on my 27' above ground pool, but I have received my test kit and I have a question. I was going to sample my water to give me an idea of what I will have when I do fill but what test do I need to do, also I...