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  1. New User Getting Butt Kicked By Algae

    Hello: I live in SW Michigan and have a rectangular, gunite pool. It is 36' x 18' and holds approximately 30,000 gallons. I have lived here and...

    Started by TCP007‎, 08-05-2014 07:07 PM
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    08-26-2014 08:27 AM Go to last post
  2. Start-up with Quartzscape

    Just had our 30k gallon in ground pool re-plastered using Quartzscape. We filled the pool yesterday and I started the pump last night. Today I...

    Started by zz28zz‎, 08-19-2014 02:08 AM
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    08-25-2014 03:28 PM Go to last post
  3. Taylor k2006

    Just received my k 2006 kit today. What are the numbers u should be looking for. We have 20x 36 in ground vinyl liner saltwater.

    Started by no clue‎, 08-31-2014 09:10 AM
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    09-04-2014 02:02 PM Go to last post
  4. Question First time pool owner with lots of questions

    Hi, I just purchased a house built in 1965 and the vinyl pool was installed around that time too... I've been told it's over 30years old.. and it's...

    Started by joseatmc‎, 09-09-2014 03:50 PM
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    09-15-2014 05:50 PM Go to last post
  5. "Green" Owner with a Green Pool

    Hello! I have an above ground pool, 24' across and approximately 4.5' deep. I have a SwimPro SW256T high rate sand filter, and I don't recall the...

    Started by SamMac‎, 07-20-2014 02:02 AM
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    08-05-2014 09:00 PM Go to last post
  6. Going back in the water after supershock?

    I have to supershock my pool 25-100ppm depending on how long the family must wait to go back in and need advice. FC- 14.5 cya >100 ph- 7.5 alk...

    Started by darikp‎, 09-02-2014 01:38 PM
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    09-24-2014 06:11 PM Go to last post
  7. Low to Zero Pressure in Filter

    Hello - I recently had a problem with my pump not priming fully and had zero pressure in my filter. I was able to clear out some junk from the...

    Started by donpolo‎, 04-23-2014 12:55 PM
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    04-27-2014 06:21 PM Go to last post
  8. Two Questions: Fiberglass pool repair and chlorine questions

    Hello, We have a 21,000 fiberglass pool installed by Fibertech in the early 200's and there are certain areas that look as if the fiberglass is...

    Started by moosemudder‎, 08-18-2014 04:38 PM
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    08-28-2014 04:33 PM Go to last post
  9. Crazy Pool Readings! URGENT HELP REQUIRED ! PLEASE HELP!!!

    Hi, Please could someone help. I live in london, uk and have had crystal clear waters in my pool (approx 79000l) all summer. However after a...

    Started by Anonymous [GDPR] European in the UK‎, 09-10-2014 02:55 AM
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    09-28-2014 04:40 PM Go to last post
  10. What to convert to a SWG...should I do it?

    Question about converting pool A little about myself, I am a first time pool owner and have limited knowledge about pools. For the past two years, I...

    Started by Kevinkaye‎, 08-18-2014 07:39 AM
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    08-22-2014 12:47 PM Go to last post
  11. Intex Sand Filter

    Can someone tell me how to figure the MINIMUM flow rate of a sand pump filter? Trying to determine if we can place a skimmer on this pool & what...

    Started by kwright58‎, 08-12-2014 08:00 PM
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    08-28-2014 04:43 PM Go to last post
  12. Proper order for adding Chemicals?

    What would the be proper order for adding chemicals to your pool. Can some be added together and other cannot? Is there a list or chart what and when...

    Started by Dan-a‎, 09-23-2012 04:30 PM
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    10-03-2012 09:17 AM Go to last post
  13. New User with new liner

    I am new to this forum. I am having a new vinyl liner installed in my inground pool this week. The pool holds about 15,000 gallons I believe and we...

    Started by pjhjeanne‎, 07-20-2014 03:40 PM
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    07-20-2014 09:04 PM Go to last post
  14. Hello! newbie with small pool. test kit?

    Pool newbie here... picked up a Summer Escapes 12'x30" easy set from a local tag sale site for $40! Wish I'd found this place before filling it last...

    Started by dkellogg3‎, 07-03-2014 05:37 PM
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    07-06-2014 07:25 PM Go to last post
  15. Nothing Yet, but glad you`re here.

    Brand spanking new AGP owner/operator/maintainer/and the one who will get all the blame. I`ve had a 35K inground for 12 years and am familiar with...

    Started by jlaar007‎, 08-18-2014 06:50 PM
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    08-23-2014 12:54 PM Go to last post
  16. Solar heating panel

    This year was my first pool season, I think it went really well. I am getting a little ahead of myself, but Im a researcher. I was wondering if...

    Started by ybbob123‎, 09-10-2014 06:04 PM
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    09-11-2014 12:34 PM Go to last post
  17. Need advice finding quality above ground pool 33 x 18 in SE Pa.

    Hi, first off just got back from local deal and he states aluminum is the best to buy, he wants to sell me a Swim n Play Oxford, or Fairfield and...

    Started by mayhem69‎, 06-29-2013 05:33 PM
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    06-30-2013 04:12 PM Go to last post
  18. Chlorine Block?????

    I am so frustrated. My husband is ready to fill in the pool. This "chlorine block" has happened 3 years in a row. We always open to a dark green...

    Started by JoyceMarie‎, 06-05-2013 05:32 PM
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    06-07-2013 03:10 PM Go to last post
  19. Smile Good morning! New here...

    And learning so much!

    Started by Pippy‎, 07-25-2014 09:07 AM
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    07-31-2014 04:43 PM Go to last post
  20. Black Algae in saltwater pool

    Looking for useful information on how to remove Black Algae and then maintain to keep clear. Problem appeared 4 years ago but was solved by a...

    Started by stephen2UK‎, 06-29-2014 05:25 PM
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    08-16-2014 11:04 AM Go to last post
  21. Setting up 12' pool at the end of the summer - chemicals?

    Hello again, I have a question about chemicals. we just set up our Intex 12x30 metal frame pool this week, the first week of August. I know...

    Started by agroff‎, 08-08-2014 12:32 PM
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    08-12-2014 08:31 PM Go to last post
  22. New to BBB

    Hello, Over the last few years, I've been spending a HUGE amount of money trying to maintain our pool. I've researched and saw this information a...

    Started by wctrvler‎, 08-16-2014 04:58 PM
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    08-24-2014 06:04 PM Go to last post
  23. Is total chlorine building up in my pool? How would I know when to shock using BBB?

    Is total chlorine building up in my pool? I read the "setup" thread on the forum related to starting up a cheap Intek or Summer Escapes pool and...

    Started by Underdog‎, 09-02-2014 10:54 PM
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    09-04-2014 08:25 PM Go to last post
  24. Lightbulb Newbie Here

    Hello, I've been using a pool service for the past two years and quite honestly I feel that I could do a better job at maintaining and cleaning the...

    Started by flbowman1‎, 09-22-2014 03:50 PM
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    09-25-2014 12:54 PM Go to last post
  25. Unhappy Need help - stains on bottom of pool, turned GREEN right after shocking

    Inground pool, DE Filter - 25,000 gallons, vinyl liner. Noticed staining on bottom of deep end about 4 weeks ago. Shocked and shocked, swept and...

    Started by zoeybanana‎, 08-06-2014 08:48 PM
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    08-08-2014 09:45 AM Go to last post
  26. Algaecide

    I have been using maintenance doses of algaecide as recommended by the company that installed our pool, but after reading all the info here regarding...

    Started by PoolJunkie‎, 09-03-2014 11:12 PM
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    09-04-2014 01:35 PM Go to last post
  27. Lightbulb How to sanitize

    Hi everyone, I am looking to install my first pool in 2 months. I am planning to install 18x42x26 true L at 25K gallons. In talking with dealers many...

    Started by Clayhole‎, 10-19-2014 10:57 AM
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    10-27-2014 06:56 PM Go to last post
  28. Question Horsepower Ratings vs. Actual Consumption

    I am trying to make some sense on how Hayward and Pentair rate their pumps. I've called both of their tech support lines, and neither of them were...

    Started by gpnyv‎, 09-17-2012 05:10 PM
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    10-09-2012 05:07 PM Go to last post
  29. Unstabilized chlorine tablets?

    I take care of a commercial pool with 56,000 gal. of water. Currently, we chlorinate with 3" dissolvable tablets in constant feeders. The problem...

    Started by camp po‎, 12-13-2012 02:06 PM
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    12-20-2012 01:28 AM Go to last post
  30. Failing liner

    We built our pool in 2000. The 6th season our liner was split sideways when we opened the pool about 18". Not covered under warranty because it...

    Started by Fiveattripp‎, 06-29-2013 08:48 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    07-02-2013 10:07 PM Go to last post

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