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    Default Rain topping off Intex 15x48 pool...

    Rained a few inches in NYC last two days. Water level is nearing the top of my Intex 15x48 metal frame pool. What should I do, if anything? Empty a little? Leave it alone? Will the ph, FC, etc. be effected? Probably a silly question, but wanted to ask anyway.

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    Default Re: Rain topping off Intex 15x48 pool...

    If the pool spills over, you'll lose CYA. My pH usually goes down a bit when it rains - no need to adjust unless it gets to 7.0 or lower. You'll probably use a little less chlorine than normal with no swimmers and cloudy skies.
    12'x24' oval 7.7K gal AG vinyl pool; ; Hayward S270T sand filter; Hayward EcoStar SP3400VSP pump; hrs; K-2006; PF:16

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    Default Re: Rain topping off Intex 15x48 pool...

    I have the same pool, and we just leave it. Our bathers splash and jump around enough that the splashover cures that issue. I use a SWCG, so I watch carefully my salt ppm level with the added water. Losing pool water, then it being filled with rain water, dilutes things out a bit at times. I also try to maintain a constant CYA level.
    4.5k gal 15 x 48 Intex pool; PF=26

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