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I am a TFP follower and used this method the last 2 years. Opened pool(very green) this year and followed SLAM procedure. Had a few incidents (hose popped off overnight, hose leak etc. etc.) which caused delayed opening but finally got things looking good. Water was not crystal clear, but was...

Hi All, So our deck build is almost complete (we hired it out). The boards come just below the railing. I've read lots of posts about decks even, above or below railings. We would like to try and build a "seating" area that attaches to the deck but is removable (if pool liner needs change) that...

ABove ground pool installed last year. Used TFP last year and used it for closing. Pool still has cover on but I peeked under and I can see clear to bottom. We'll be getting deck built probably this week so been trying to keep cover on as long as possible. Started filling/topping pool up this...

Pool installed this summer. We closed it up and used the pool cover that is like a big round tarp with grommet holes. There is a wire that goes around the pool through the grommets and then cranks tight. Pool guy said not to use milk/bleach jugs through grommet holes as they will rip open from...

While trying to finish up cleaning the pool for closure I went through the chemicals that came with the pool. We have a box of "winterizer" chemicals. It includes non-chlorine shock and algecide. Is it worth using this, or just doing the bleach shock before closing?

Followed BBB Method all summer and pool looked great. Used it Labor Day but then weather turned cool and we figured we'd be closing pool. I kind of forgot about pool for about 1 week and when I went to check on it, it was green. I can't see the bottom..I can only see the first 2 steps into the...

So I've read plenty of posts where people have high TA and higher pH, but I'm having the opposite. pH 7.2 TA 150 CYA 40 Chlorine at 2 right now (will be adjusting after kids get out tonite) I've tried to increase the pH a few times but it seems to head back down to 7.2. (peach color in my...

Just got our 2nd quote for a deck around ~1/4 of the pool. The given dimensions are 20x14, although we need to discuss exactly what that means as it wouldn't be a rectangle. Anyway quote is $14,800, right about the same price as previous quote. This is for PT framing and composite...

So after much debate, we decided we needed to build a retaining wall around the pool. Because we don't have a fence around all the property, by law we need pool walls 48" above ground. We have 54" pool height so only had 6" of backfill even possible. However bottom of pool is about 14" below...

Hi All, Pool was installed last week. A couple little mishaps (I accidently opened the pump cover while it was running...gyser!), but all in all things are going well. Followed Pool Math and all my levels are looking good and maintaining well. So now, how do I clean up the mess that incurred...

Hi all. Pool installed on Thursday. Finally finished filling with hose Saturday morning. I had added some shock during this time as electric was not connected till last night. Getting the general hang of testing. I have added baking soda, bleach, and just started some cya ( sock method) last...

AGP installed yesterday. Only about 1/2 to 2/3 full right now. I need to shut off water to head to work. No chemicals have been added yet. Pool builder suggested adding shock and algicide. Should I add anything this morning b4 heading to work? I have bleach but wondering if I should use the...

I'll post pics as the day goes by. Installers are here and unloading the boxes. Electrician doesn't come till Saturday morning though. Do I bother adding chemicals and trying to manually mix? I'm sure it's going to take a while to fill though. Start: - - - Updated - - - Uh oh, says I exceeded...

Just received my test kit today. Pool is scheduled for a Wednesday installation, but weather doesn't look like it is co-operating. Decided to check the water coming out of my hose to get a rough idea of starting point. Chlorine was clear/nothing. pH looked to be about 6.8, very yellow TA about...

So I've tried to do a lot of reading here but didn't see this answer anywhere. Currently on track to have 24' round pool installed next Wednesday. Planning on having water trucked in to fill it. Do we need to SLAM it before we do anything else, or just start up with testing/treating to try and...

Looking to get a 24' round Sharkline pool and have a deck built around 1/4 of it as shown in the pic. Got our first quote for Timber Tech Evolutions Terrain decking with their Radaince Railings plus stairs and safety gate (we don't have an additional fence). Should be around 250 sq ft. First...

Above gorund pool ordered and getting ready for install. Called pool installer and they said they could do it next Wednesday. Not sure the electrician can come out and have the plug ready by then. Can we go ahead and have the pool installed before the electric is ready or do we need to wait...

Just ordered a Sharkline Oceanic 24'X 54" pool. Electrician said plug must be 6 feet away from pool. We're hoping to build a deck around 1/4 of the pool and were thinking of placing pump/filter behind that but it's the furthest point away from our house and will require the longest electrical...

So after LOTS of reading on here (Thank you!!) we're leaning towards a 24' x 54" Sharkline round pool. (possibly Matrix?). I think we want to try the SWG route unless anyone can tell me a good reason not to. So now I need help with the rest of the stuff. What brand SWG, what brand pump and...

So we have decided to start looking into above ground pools. We are a family of 4,with 2 kids currently 9 and 8 years old. We live in Massachusetts, so not the longest season to use a pool and since we both work we decided the investment into an inground just wouldn't be worth it. I started...