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    Best pool pump for 24’ above ground pool

    Looking to replace 1 yr old Hayward power flo Lx. Are there any made in the USA?
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    replacing pump

    when i get ready to replace the pump, what position on the multi port should i put it to, the "off" position or the "closed"? i know how to close the water coming into the pump.
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    TFTest larger CYA tube

    Does the dot have to actually disappear completely? I am unsure of my reading because I can see the dot when the tube is filled to the top, but it is cloudy looking.
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    Chemistry challenges

    Water looks good now.
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    Chemistry challenges

    CC was 0
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    Chemistry challenges

    These are my today numbers with my Taylor K2006 kit, TC 7, PH 7.6, TA 80, CYA 40, CH 80 Water is clear today.
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    Chemistry challenges

    My water looks clear and sparkly. I have been using bleach for 2 years, this yr pool was pretty clear on opening, got some brownish algae a few days later so I poured in the bleach each day until it was clear. I test my own water usually, but today I got the pool store to check it, the numbers...
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    Water balance problems

    Hhhhhhhhhhhh
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    Water balance problems

    Two weeks I have been battling balance issues and a slight pale green algae on bottom of pool. Here are my numbers: Tc 4.6 FC 4.3 Cc .3 Ph 6.8 TA 100 CYA 80 Put in filter aid and ph up, now my PH is 7.5 & TC is 4.5 today, other numbers the same. Filter pressure has risen slightly, maybe not...
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    Wasp nests under my deck

    Any suggestions on how to keep wasp from building nests under my deck.
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    Slamming

    When slamming the pool, how often should I add the amount of bleach that the pool math says to?
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    Birds, birds, everwhere

    Anyone have advice on how to keep the birds from landing on the pool edge and pooping on rail and in the pool. I have a yard owl, they just ignore it. Thought about making a scare crow.
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    changing o- ring

    Good idea. thanks.
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    changing o- ring

    I dont have a cut off for water coming from the jets, but I do have a cut off from the skimmer.
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    changing o- ring

    the one directly under the multi port
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    changing o- ring

    Having to put in a new O-ring and pool is already up and running. do i have to drain below skimmer and returns in order to do this?
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    Green Pool

    Total chlorine was 2.8
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    Green Pool

    that is what i did. very helpful.
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    Green Pool

    this was our first time using the kit and it was somewhat confusing. i will take another look at what we did and see if that is the case. thanks for your kind help.
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    Green Pool

    Total chlorine is 0.8
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    Green Pool

    Ok, recd my Taylor k2006 kit, here are my numbers. Total chlorine .8 FC. 2.0 PH. 7.9 Alkalinity 100 Calcium hardness 110 CYA. 70 How does this sound and what do I need to add.?
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    Green Pool

    I have my pool topped off and pump running, put in 2 gallons of bleach last night and ran pump for a couple hours, did not want to run it all day today with me being at work and could not back wash as needed. Have ordered a test kit TF-100, which should be here next week. Question of the day...
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    Green Pool

    What does the SpeedStir do and is it necessary?
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    Green Pool

    Don't have a test kit yet , what do you recommend.
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    Green Pool

    i need some advice quickly, i have a very green pool after uncovering last week and not being able due to weather to get it up and running at that time. so today it is a big green mess and getting worse by the day. we have storms for the next 2 days coming so i can not hook up the filter and...
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    Test Kit

    what kind of test kit do i need?
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    How often to change sand in filter

    How often is it necessary to change the sand? Have only had our pool 1 1/2 seasons. ABG 24', 2hp pump
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    Winter Cover

    Thanks for this info, will definitely use it. But i do have one question for you, when you dump the gallon of shock into the pool in November and April, do you go all around the perimeter to do so?
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    Ultra Armor Maxx Mesh Winter Cover

    Thank you.
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    Gizmo

    Ocean Blue 980015 LED jet light with 3/ colored lenses is what i have over one of the jets, are you familiar with it? and if so, how would that work with the plug?