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I was constantly having algae problems with me pool. But, once I got a good test kit, I realized my CYA and FC were very high from all of the powders and pucks I used before switching to the BBB method. So, for about two days I drained off several inches of water and refilled until I got my...

My pool has been crystal clear for two weeks now. I think that's a record. :lol: Thanks, TFP! Adding the borates really helped, but getting the chemicals under control is what helped the most. Before, I thought I could just add chemicals and check it every once in a while. But, it...

FYI...I've had the PoolSkim for almost a week and it does seem to be helping. I think the tree is dropping less leaves, but the PoolSkim is really helping with the acorns and the bugs. It has probably cut my vacuuming down about 50%. :whoot: So, I thank you for the suggestion. Oh, and...

Re: Pictures look like pollen or algae? Thanks, Johnny B. It is looking really good now. I haven't checked my chlorine since Thursday, though. I've been running the pump for 24 hours and vacuuming every day. Hopefully, with the Pool Skim that I got Friday I'll be able to cut back on...

Post split of from this topic I live in Florida, and your pictures look exactly like what I have, except I have the leaves to go with it. (You commented on my post about the PoolSkim). We have a very large oak tree in our yard and all of our neighbors have oaks. I'm still not sure if it's...

Johnny B, I noticed on the installation video for PoolSkim that they have several adapters, but I couldn't tell if they had any for smaller pipes. I found this link in response to your question: http://x.havuz.org/viewtopic.php?t=7903 Heatmsr, I hate the stupid pockmarks. Not only is it...

I ordered the Pool Skim this morning and it comes with an extra bag. :goodjob: This way I can put a clean one on and let the dirty one dry out before I put it back on. I don't have pine needles, but I'll probably turn it inside out anyway. I don't really have a problem with the leaves...

Well, I think I'm going to try the PoolSkim. It's much cheaper than the alternative of a solar reel and cover I was going to try. Plus, I'll be covering the pool for the winter in about another month anyway. I appreciate all the advice, thanks. :goodjob: I'll let you all know how it works...

I've seen the Pool Skim before, but wasn't convinced it would work for me. Doesn't it hinder the circulation of the pool water? And, my return jet is right next to my pool skimmer, so why would the Pool Skim work better than my skimmer? It seems like it wouldn't get the leaves at the other...

I have to empty the skimmer basket every day and sometimes it's so full of leaves I have to pull them out by hand because I can't get the basket out until I break the suction. I usually empty it two or three times a day now. And, I have to vacuum every other day or it becomes a problem. I...

I have the aqua critter (I assume that's the same as the aqua bug) and I think it was a waste of money. I spend more time adjusting it and making sure it's getting the entire pool. I can vacuum my whole pool in half the time I spend adjusting this thing. I have a 15x26 ft. oval pool, and it...

Here's some background... Our pool is a 15x26 above ground oval pool that is three years old. It is in direct sunlight all day, but about twenty feet from the pool is a hundred year old Laurel Oak Tree. We purposely got an above ground pool because we didn't want to take the tree down. But...