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    Great day!

    It is always nice when you can open your pool in the summer and it's not green. Thanks TFP! Drained part of it before winter got my numbers right, tarped it, and didn't do anything till today. Looks good and still has decent chemical numbers.
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    Question on closing

    I have seen to close you shock hold overnight, drain, cover etc. Any reason you couldn't lower water, then shock?? My as well save yourself some chlorine instead of just draining it out? Just a thought and question..
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    Interesting...but kind of figured

    The shortage of pools cause everyone went out and bought one. I don't think people realize the work to keep one up and going. Seeing them for sale on Facebook. Liners are so dirty and awful. And the number of people selling them now is crazy. Ok that's all I got for now lol.
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    Uh oh Dreaded low salt

    So my Intex salt water system I believe is quitting. And I know getting parts is almost impossible right now. So what is everyones thoughts on new system for a 32x16x52 Intex pool. ~15000 gallons?
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    TA fight

    Our water is really hard and the TA was super high. I have been keeping everything in check (TFtest kit and pool math subscription). Been adding acid and letting ph come back up. Is it just a slow process getting TA down?
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    Pool New Test

    Got my TFT100 yesterday and did some tests. Here are the results I came up with. Not sure on CYA if i did it right or not but I filled the entire cylinder so assume that means 0? I have not ran the salt generator yet was waiting for the salt test to come in with this kit. Where do I start? I...
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    Pool base

    I have seen foam,tarps,etc...anyone see a problem with using horse stall mats??
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    Intex 18' x 48" Ultra Frame

    Hello everyone, It is a new year and going to be setting up the pool soon. We have the Intex Ultra Frame 18' x 48" pool and this year I want to switch over to a sand filter and swg system. I have been looking at all the different ones intex offers. What is the consensus on the Sand filter/swg...
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    New from Kansas

    Had an easy set pool before. Currently have the 18 x 48 ultra frame pool. Slowly learning how to maintain everything. The test strips and pool test app really help with maintaining levels. before I just guessed how much to add. Need to add a skimmer as this pool didn't include one. Tired of...