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    How much water do you lose per week?

    I'm up several inches this week :P
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    Extra clean (UV?) pools in the Boston, MA area

    I don't know a lot about the frame pools, but Ocean State Joblot has some crazy deals on an Intex frame pool, and some other brand I've never heard of. Crazy Deals | Ocean State Job Lot
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    What kind of Skimmer Sock do you use?

    I have some skimmer socks and I just got some hairnets in the mail. I also use nylons when I have a pair that needs to be thrown out due to runs, but I don't wear them often enough to have a steady supply. I have a hard time getting the skimmer socks free of the pollen and fluffy milkweed like...
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    Bubble solar cover?

    I would go to Ocean state Joblot for a solar cover. That;s where i get most of my pool stuff. I also pull my cover back durring the day and cover it at night, which is what was recommended to me on this site to get things to heat up as quickly as possible. The cover helps hold the heat in the...
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    Magnalatch rekey or replace?

    I got my new keys and after a little lock lube everything is working great. :)
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    Magnalatch rekey or replace?

    Awesome... thanks :)
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    Magnalatch rekey or replace?

    I'm mostly trying to cover myself by having the gate locked. I don't have any kids, but I do live in a densely populated area and i worry a little bit about teenagers paying a visit while I'm sleeping or not at home. I think I'll call my locksmith and see what he can do for me.
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    Magnalatch rekey or replace?

    The previous owners of my house didn't leave me a key for the pool gate (or the front door, or the side door for that matter) I contacted magnalatch and they sent me replacements, but they don't work my lock. Does anyone know if its possible to get it rekeyed, or should I just replace it?
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    Cleaning and restoring a bronze pool cage

    All that compaction is so bad for the grass. I"m glad you stopped it eventually
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    Cartwheel Pool Toy Coupons

    The cartwheel app had a 15% off coupon for spring float recliners today. Last week they had noodles. It might be worth keeping an eye on to see if they keep up with the pool toy rotation for a few more weeks.
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    Network Camera Results

    With smartthings can you check on any of the cameras at any time though the app? I'm itching to get started with a home automation system, but its not a high priority in my budget right now.
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    Rescue In an Electrically Charged Pool

    I would be very intrested in this, and maybe including the recommended frequency of different safety checks for your pool/recommended safety equipment. As to knot knowing how to deal if your child is in distress the best way is to practice until it becomes ingrained in everyone brains. When I...
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    Goggles...

    Pooldv is spot on. If you push the goggles up to your face without putting the strap around your head they should stick to your face. I'm the odd man out on my swim team with my aquasphere goggles, but they fit my face really well. Also, if you leave them somewhere hot the gaskets can get...
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    Favorite Pool Toys for Grownups?

    I did see floating cornhole in my travels :) I've never seen the light up solo cups. I need to find those asap
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    Favorite Pool Toys for Grownups?

    I had to set up a new amazon shopping list for myself. Looks like the springfloats are pretty popular all around. I do have some torpedoes. I bought one last year on clearance, and I found one in the garden when I was cleaning up leaves in the fall. The screen and projector is probably my...
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    Favorite Pool Toys for Grownups?

    I have to say buying a house with a pool in October is very unsatisfying. I"m jonseing to jump in, but I still have at least a month and a half before I'll be able to jump in. For now I'm occupying myself with online window shopping. Pool will primarily be used by me, my extended family, and...
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    Skimmer net

    I have both, the only time anyone uses the flat one is if someone is helping me. I just bought my house in the fall, so my experience has been trying to remove a lot of leaves in the shortest time possible. The leaf rake is definitely the tool for that. Mine is really cheap and needs to be...
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    Smart Pools?

    I've been looking for a sensor that would talk to my wifi network and let me check my pool temp when I'm not home, but so far the only things I've found are the lillypad sensor which uses bluetooth. The epool which had awful reviews and I think uses some kind of receiver. And an Oregon...