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    Low FC w/ SWG

    FC is 4.5 CC is .5 I know I can just add some bleach, but I'm wondering if I run the SWG a little longer will it have the same effect?
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    Hayward Above-Ground Automatic Pool Cleaner?

    I found this on Amazon and I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about this. I don't want to spend $300+ on a pool vacuum, so was looking for an inexpensive alternative. Does anyone have one of these? Do they work well...
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    CH test question

    Good afternoon! We are just setting up our 15ftx42 inch AG pool with SW generator. We are doing our testing for the first time this season and we can't remember if we are doing the CH test properly. So far, the only thing in our pool is salt and CA (cyanic acid) dissolved via a sock. We are...
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    Time to take down the pool--looking for tips

    'Tis time to take the pool down. I'm looking for any tips you have for cleaning and storing it for the long winter months!
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    Heating up above ground pool

    As I've mentioned our AG is FREEZING (68-69F). We are contemplating emptying out a bit of the pool (it's actually overflowing from a big rain storm we had yesterday) and adding hot water from the house (our basement bulkhead is pretty close and can easily hook up a hose by the washing machine)...
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    Rock kicked up rock-put through UG Help!

    Husband was mowing the lawn and it kicked up a rock through our AG pool. We have an HTH vinyl patch kit and applying to the inside of the pool but it's not really working. Suggestions? HELP!
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    Rookie pool owner--update with test kit #s

    I'm (obviously) new around here so go easy on me :) July 5 we purchased an above ground pool 15x42 and Intex Saltwater system. About a week ago the pH and alkalinity were low so we added pH plus and alkalinity plus. The next day we have algae in the bottom of the pool. I added HTH's...