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    Rusted side wall - repair steps

    I have an above ground pool that has a 4" rust spot at the bottom of my side wall that is getting soft. It is below the skimmer. So, here is what I am thinking of doing. Drain the pool, leaving the skimmer attached. Pull liner back far enough to get to the rust spot, cllean up rust spot...
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    1HP Pump distance

    I have a 15' (5700 gallons) pool and would like to move my pump, sand filter and swg about 60' away from the pool. Is that possible? I have a 1HP Hayward pump. My dilemma is that I need to run electrical to my pool and I was thinking instead of running copper that far for a sub panel, I could...
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    What size vacuum hose

    Should I buy a 1 1/2" or 1 1/4'' hose for vacuum. Does it matter? I put up a 15' above ground pool at the end of last season that I bought used from a local pool store. I did not get a vacuum with it so I need to purchase one soon. I've borrowed my dad's a couple of times but I really need to...
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    Where to buy Gorilla Pad and foam coves

    Can anyone make a recommendation on where to buy a gorilla pad and foam coves from on line? I've checked at nearby local pool stores and no one carries them. I am in NC if anyone knows a local place, otherwise I don't mind ordering online. Thanks Dan
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    Help with HOA rules

    Hi everyone, I moved into a new neighborhood over a year ago and the HOA was run by the builder. We have now transitioned the HOA to our community and it is now being run by our own board. I am on our architect committee and I need help writing some rules about above ground pools. We have...
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    Buying a Used Pool?

    Has anyone ever bought an ABG used pool? Here is some history. We have a 15ft intex pool with a SWG that we bought the beginning of this season. It's been great but our only complaint as with everyone else that has this type of pool is that the filter is way to small. So, I was at the local...
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    High Tot. Chlorine, low Free Chlorine

    Hey everyone, I've been lurking around for few weeks as I am trying to figure my water. I am giving up and need some help. I have a 15ft Intex pool with the intex SWG. I have on order the TF100 test kit and should have it next week. I did have a problem where I was not running the SWG long...