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    Squirrels, pecans and lessons learned!

    This is our first year with an above ground pool. I have learned many new things. Lesson 1. Don't forget the bleach!! I fought the green monster and won but it was not easy. 2. A bigger pump is better! 3. Don't put the pool under a pecan tree. These dang squirrels are throwing chewed up pecans...
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    First Slam. Need a little input.

    My pool is finally clear again! Enjoying a swim with this handsome cutie!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    First Slam. Need a little input.

    I only added 3 oz of clarifier. My pool did not like it at all. I am still slamming. My pool passed OCLT last night but it is still cloudy but I have seen a lot of improvement. Hopefully just a few more days. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    First Slam. Need a little input.

    Bigger pump arrived and installed today. It is still an intex cartridge filter but it is a 2500 gallon. It really moves the water and the skimmer is working better than ever. I can see the bottom of the pool again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    First Slam. Need a little input.

    I wanted to post some pictures of the Duda bag that I am using. This is brand new out of the box. This is after a few hours on the return. This is after rinsing it off. It is working little by little. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Still cloudy after months of effort

    Hi chem geek, I used crystal care super clarifier from Academy. I added 3oz for my pool. Today the pool looked a little better but i really think the clarifier set me behind. I just got impatient. The Duda bag works great but I have to keep an eye on it or it will come off when it is too...
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    First Slam. Need a little input.

    Well, I have seen no improvement with the clarifier. In fact, it looks worse. I think I am done. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Still cloudy after months of effort

    Well clarifier did not work for me. :( Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    OMG!!! Aren't there "pool boys" that do this anymore???

    I had water boatmen in my pool. I used a 5 gallon bucket filled with water and a layer of cooking oil on top to smother them. That was the only way to get rid of them. They have not come back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    First Slam. Need a little input.

    This SLAM has been going on for 12 days but it feels like forever. I can finally see the lines at the bottom of the pool. You can also see that all the dead algae has settled to the bottom. I scrubbed it really good to stir up the algae so the filter can catch it. I also added 3oz of...
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    Still cloudy after months of effort

    David, what was your FC when you added the clarifier? I am thinking I might need to add some to my pool. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    First Slam. Need a little input.

    Thanks guys. I am running the filter 24/7. I clean and brush the pool at least twice a day and keep it at SLAM. NOT GIVING UP! Good thing I'm in Texas so we have a long swimming season. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Still cloudy after months of effort

    I am not sure how a slime bag works in comparison to the Duda bag so it may hold more since it is specifically made to catch participates. Good luck! I'm still fighting the cloudiness in my pool. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Still cloudy after months of effort

    I ordered a 1 micron bag from Duda and attached to the return. I cut off the metal ring and zip tied it to the end of the hose. I have an over the wall skimmer so I used the hose and adapter. It does help. Be sure you check the bag every two hours and rinse off or it will pop off from being...
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    First Slam. Need a little input.

    It looks a lot better but still not clear. I do not know what else to do. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    New above ground oval 18x33 install

    Finally getting the pool in! Glad you changed your mind and didn't let him spoil your fun! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    First Slam. Need a little input.

    I have met 2 of the 3 criteria for ending slam but pool is cloudy with dead algae. I ordered a "slime bag" from Duda and hooked it up tonight. Hopefully I will see improvement tomorrow. I ordered (2) 1 micro bags. I could already tell it was filtering the dead algae within ten mins. Will...
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    First Slam. Need a little input.

    Getting in the pool and swimming was the best medicine. I have my second wind. [emoji39] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    First Slam. Need a little input.

    Got in the pool and it was so refreshing. Scrubbed and vaccumed and now bring up to Slam. This is what I could not see at the bottom of the pool. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    First Slam. Need a little input.

    Slam still going due to it still being cloudy. We have not be in for 5 days but I am letting FC drift down so I can get in and inspect the liner for any slime. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    First Slam. Need a little input.

    Thanks otter86753. Lesson learned! Keep up with FC!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    First Slam. Need a little input.

    It's not clear but it's not swamp green.! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    First Slam. Need a little input.

    Piolin! It looks like we turned a corner!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Indiana Hillbilly Part Duex: Atlantis

    Beautiful! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    First Slam. Need a little input.

    It's ok. I appreciate your help. Do you think the not vacuuming could be why I am not turning the corner with this slam? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    First Slam. Need a little input.

    The only thing I have not done is vacuum. The only vaccum I have is one you attach to a hose, which adds water to the pool, and my pool is full. I have a funeral tomorrow so I will not be able to test every hour. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    First Slam. Need a little input.

    I do not have a swag. Just plain bleach. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    First Slam. Need a little input.

    I read it twice and will read again. I really am doing everything I supposed to. Here are some pictures. I don't see a difference between yesterday and today. The only thing I see are a lot of bubbles on the side walls. Yesterday 8:55p Today 10:19p Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Does anyone know what this is?

    I do not have enough experience with it to know. Right now I am fighting a crazy algae bloom. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Need help deciding on new pump.

    Hello, I am trying to decide which pump to purchase for Intex Ultra Frame Pool 18x48. Which one is better? Also, I am not sure if I can afford the sand filter one right now. Amazon.com : Intex 2500-Gallon Filter Pump AC 110 to 120-Volt : Swimming Pool Water Pumps : Patio, Lawn Garden...
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