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I am a new pool owner took so much work to get my backyard all set up for it. Lots of money spent. I'm trying to enjoy it finally had my first dip yesterday but man this thing gets hot fast. It can get in the 100's around here during the day but still we're talking even at night it's almost too...

I feel like I'm reading my own post bought some of those strips yesterday and boy are they junk could not even tell what was what different shades of colors bleeding every way. I learned the hard way. I need to order some of those Aquacheck's can not find them locally.

I am not sure according to the manual the smaller one is a flow sensor and the bigger is the copper electrode, the latter being the one that changed color on me it's made by Intex.

Ok will do and sorry about bumping an old thread again blizzle. I know some forums frown when making a new thread if a similar topic exists I will not do that again. Thanks

Split by moderator from HERE. Please do not hijack old threads. Always ask your own questions in your own thread. Thanks, jblizzle If we have a saltwater system should that be off when pouring bleach in need to get my FC up? I know the filter needs to be on but it's ok that the SWG is connected...

Good post very interested as well...

Yeah kind of hard to determine what is what. See this thread here am kind of afraid to blindly add anything else in fear of damaging my SWCG due to any inaccuracy. I'll probably add bleach at least since it's HOT as heck out here fighting the sun...that's probably why my chlorine levels have...

I wish I had seen these replies earlier but I didn't want it to sit too long the way it looked so I just soaked it in vinegar per the manuals instructions. It isn't as orange looking now and looks more like a dark copper penny. I plan to take my pool down when summers over so before I pack it...

I have only had my SWG and pool hooked up for about a week now. I am a first time pool owner still learning and have already made some mistakes, like adding Borax alone to adjust my pH when I should have added it in combination with acid as well. I did not notice it until today but is this...

Re: So you want to add borates to your pool--Why and How I am doing tests with the 3-way test strips that came with my SWG so keep in mind they probably aren't the most accurate but that's all I have to go by for now. I ordered the TF100 kit but that won't be here till next week. It's hard to...

If we add Borax without adding acid are we in trouble (what if the PH and TA levels are fine)? Is the water not safe to swim in until I add some acid? I made a mistake in adding Borax trying to adjust my PH but misread the PoolMath adjustment as it was basing my Borate off a value of "0" which...

I actually was in the PoolMath calculator, did not word that right my bad. I have been reading the How-to's and ABC's and the SWG page that has the values you want to achieve the past couple nights it's just being new to it some stuff I get and a lot am just over whelmed by it. Ok guys you know...

Old thread I know but I am getting these darn little bugs too. They are so small you can barely see them and to get them off your arm or whatever they pretty much just squish and are orange or a dark yellow, gross I know. I think you guys may be onto something about wood though we just tore down...

I am a first time pool owner so please bare with me. I took my first tests the other day and it looks like I need to lower my TA. The PoolCalculator says to first lower my PH to 7.2 but what do I do if mine is already there? Do I just add some Muriatic Acid? I have also added about 32oz of...

I took my first tests today. I am no expert but by judging them my Chlorine levels look VERY low and the TA looks pretty high. The copper and PH looks to be spot on. What do you think? The PoolCalculator says I'd need about 32oz of bleach that sound about right? The TA says id need some "acid"...

That's awesome congrats

How much do you think is safe to start with? I'll add some tonight run my pump a couple hours and some more tomorrow before running some tests around the 24hour mark. I already added 1LB of CYA via a nylon. I appreciate the guidance. :p J

Ok called my local pool supply store and they said they don't even carry it only in liquid, or maybe they didn't want to sell it to me. They said they have it but that's what they use to do their own testing. They also said they don't recommend a saltwater system and sounded like they wanted to...

Hi guys, So I finally have done all the dirty work leveled and put up my pool, patched the darn wall liner that had a pin size needle hole, ran my pump for 24 hours with the recommended salt. Now it's time to fire up the Saltwater System. I know in reading the manual and a bit around here that...

I don't have a Solar cover just the one that came with my Intex. I want to cover while running my pump/saltwater as I'm cleaning around my pool and there's some dust flying around. Can I cover it and be fine? Btw it's my first time running both pumps

Rick, I stayed away from it thanks for the advice went to my local hardware store picked up a pool patch kit and patched it from both sides. It's holding up so far we'll see how it goes. Now to balancing everything saltwater system is almost ready to be kicked on.

I found this Henry Wet Patch roof cement in my garage do you guys think it would work as an adhesive (I have the patches seen in the video they came with my pool)? If not I'll just go into Lowes, thoughts? That's what I was going to do well both sides. I can stick my hand on the inside of the...

I realize this thread is very old but it's still relevant for me. I just hooked up an Intex and there is a tiny hole leak on the liner of one of the walls. I'm not sure what to do since it isn't on the bottom, doesn't seem too bad, and the pool is full to the top (did not catch it at first as...

Oh boy so it's almost midnight here. My pool is almost filled to the rim. I was about to dump some salt in, run the pump and let it go overnight....and what do I find a freaking leak. What do you guys think I should do? Theres none on the liner that I can see it's on the wall it looks like it...

Yes, it is an Intex 15x48 sorry for not mentioning. I do plan on taking it down in the winter. It does come with a tarp...I haven't looked at it yet but just assumed it would not be very thick. I figured since either option above would be cheap why not lay something down on top of the tarp, just...

Hi guys, I am new here have been reading and reading and lurking for awhile, finally leveled my ground, bought my pool/saltwater system and am going to finally install the thing tomorrow. I have a couple questions about some protection on the bottom floor. I know the recommended stuff to use...