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  1. Steve_in_C

    Does anyone have experience with an AGP from MGK Pools

    You NEED to read these Yelp reviews. https://www.yelp.com/biz/mgk-pool-service-lowell
  2. Steve_in_C

    Anyone Using a Mesh Winter Cover?

    Mesh cover for me. But I don't really have significant snow/ice issues. The only thing that gets through the mesh cover is pollen. When I open there is sometimes a "bathtub ring" of pollen around the pool. I chlorinate until reliably below 60 degrees and start back chlorinating when I hit 60...
  3. Steve_in_C

    Partially Burried AGP

    I buried mine. However the manufacturer recommends it and it is made of aluminum. I'm not sure that I would bury a steel pool because of rust. You will need a way to get rid of the dirt. Local rental places may rent you a mini excavator. Be sure that you do not over excavate. The soil...
  4. Steve_in_C

    Robot Recommendation

    Right. 30 feet is enough.
  5. Steve_in_C

    Robot Recommendation

    Refurbished Dolphins Certified Dolphins I bought one, had problems, Maytronics fixed under warranty. So they stood behind it.
  6. Steve_in_C

    Questioning pool store recommenedtion to add 38 lbs of Calcium Chloride to pool.

    Exceptions to the calcium requirement would be either a pool heater or fiberglass steps with a gelcoat finish. If you have neither, then there is no way you need calcium. Should you need calcium, you can get CaCl2 as snow melt salt cheaper than the pool store.
  7. Steve_in_C

    Does anyone have experience with an AGP from MGK Pools

    I bought a pool from MGK. The Buster Crabbe pool is made well. The MGK service is very poor. They do not return phone calls or emails. I had so many problems with them I tried to call Buster Crabbe directly. The folks at Buster Crabbe have a very nasty attitude. They are hard to deal...
  8. Steve_in_C

    Can’t enjoy pool because of bugs!!

    This is a common time of the year to have thrips ( I can't tell from the pictures, they are very small insects). Thrips are "plant lice". If you live in the country, it is common to have them when the wheat dries down for picking. They won't last for long. I bet they will be gone in a...
  9. Steve_in_C

    looking for advice on what brand of AGP to buy.

    I'm going to chime in here. I bought a Buster Crabbe pool and I like the quality of the pool. However, do not call Buster Crabbe direct for anything as they are very ugly to customers on the phone. Because of their attitude, I might consider another brand. So: Buster Crabbe pool = good...
  10. Steve_in_C

    looking for advice on what brand of AGP to buy.

    I'm going to chime in here. I bought a Buster Crabbe pool and I like the quality of the pool. However, do not call Buster Crabbe direct for anything as they are very ugly to customers on the phone. Because of their attitude, I might consider another brand. So: Buster Crabbe pool = good...