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    How do I remove Phosphates from my pool.

    Testing show high Phosphorus in the water. All other water tests are good. I have a 16 x 28 oval with a 1hp pump and sand filter. Water is clear right know. Thank you
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    Pump Suction

    I have a semi inground pool. Can I use a inground pool pump? My 1 year old current pump seems to be having suction issues. The pump suction is only about 8" below the pool skinner outlet to the pump. It seems as if I do not have enough head pressure for the pump. Can not get pump any lower...
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    Bird problem

    Does anyone have a good way of keeping birds off the pool ledge and solar cover, they are making a mess. (cutting the trees down is not an option!!!). Thanks
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    Return Nozzle?

    On our 16x28 oval pool. Should the return nozzle be turned towards the side (oval end) to try to create a whilpool affect or should it point out to the middle of the pool? Thanks for all the great help.
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    Oval pool question?

    We just had a 16x28 oval pool installed. Something just does not look right. Ther are 3 side supports on each side. Should the side walls look staight when looking in the pool or bow out a little bit between each support? The supports are sticking out and the wall is not smooth. The radius ends...
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    How soon do I need to back fill?

    We are installing a 16 x 28 oval semi inground about 2ft. After the pool is filled. How soon or long can I wait to back fill against the pool? Any suggestions on what is best to back fill with? We have clay and sand soil. I will post the spec's on pool & filter shortly. Excited to finaly get...
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    Opinion on deep end!

    We will be installing a 16 x 28 oval pool. Do most oval pools have a deep end or not? We would only go about 1.5ft deep. Just wondering if most people like a deep end or not? Thanks Steve:
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    Pump & Filter ?

    How far away from the pool can you set your pump & filter? We have a 1.5hp single speed pump with a sand filter. Thanks
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    Back filling a semi inground pool?

    What is the proper material to use when back filling a semi inground pool? The pool will be about 26" deep. 16'x24' oval with a deck half way around. One installer wants to use all sand with some river rock ontop to finish it, the other installer just wants to use the excavated dirt. The over...
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    Beaded ( J liner ) or stanard over the edge?

    Almost ready to buy. We are putting in a 24ft rd above ground, Semi inground about 24". What would be better? The beaded style liner or the standard over the edge liner. I have been told that water can get behind the beaded style liner and the inner pool wall? Don't know, just want to do it...
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    Ready toJump In

    Hi All, New to the sight and a Want To be Pool Owner. We do not have a pool yet, but I have learned alot already from this sight. Need some information on Semi Inground pools. We are looking at putting in a Doughboy pool, Round 24Ft or Oval 16x24. Have not decided yet on the shape, but we do...