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    Sand filter set-up questions

    Hi all So our pool should be set up and filled by late next week. I have been practicing the tfp method on my hot tub so I think I have upcoming chemical stuff under control (mentally at least) The pool came with a large sand filter. Not sure on capacity but it's nearly three feet tall and...
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    Worth $50 for an above ground Doughboy pool?

    Hi I am wondering if this old pool vac I just found on Craigslist is worth $50? I am presently setting up an above ground vinyl liner doughboy. Its not our forever pool so I am definitely shopping for yard sale type prices. Will this work on a liner pool with a big sand filter and 1.5 pump...
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    SLAMMING hot tub

    Good Evening all, I have a question about slamming my hot tub. I recently opened it and balanced the water including TA. I thought everything was fine (water looks good, basic tests are good) until I decided to try out the CC test in my kit. So, CC was at 1.5. I began slamming it yesterday...
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    Just opening a hottub

    Just opening a hottub. Its fiberglass approx. 350-400 gallons... Can you give me a quick list of goals for my chem numbers. I have a T100 kit Thanks!!! - - - Updated - - - I should have given this info: Source water is municipal with a ph of 7.8, TA of 90 that's all I have tested so far...
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    New Skimmer

    Hi! So I was just browsing the online pool supply places for a new skimmer for the used 15x30 AG pool we are about to set up. This is not an intex pool and will be installed permanently. We are putting a brand new liner in and the skimmer is less than pristine, and needs new gaskets so I...
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    What to put under an above ground pool

    Hi I am getting ready to set up an above ground pool.. we know to remove sod and level dirt. I am wondering about ordering the foam or bottom liner protector products rather than hauling sand. I know for sure I want the foam cove for the bottom edge where pool wall meets the ground. Any other...
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    Doing it different this time!

    So, We are getting ready to set up a 15x30 AG. Brand new liner. At our last house we had an AG that had been put underground... Such a bad idea in so many ways!!! This time we are setting pool on the ground where it belongs and building the deck around the pool and hot tub. Very exciting...