go to your local pool store and tell them what pool and filter/pump, they can give you the right one

I use a heat gun, it's like a blow dryer for your hair only a whole lot hotter.

I sometimes think it would be cheaper to have a purpose built pool and buy a stand alone 4-6 person spa, that way you can have a warm spa anytime you...

can you recommend other forums with that talks about spas/hot tubs/swimming pools?

We have a regular chain link fence seperating the pool from the backyard. It doesn't look great but my 2yr old plays safely in the yard and I don't...

Brushing with liquid chlorine should do the trick.

Before refilling you can also brush/paint on some algeacide to prevent or slow down regrowth.

First you have to get off the Baquacil. This can cause loads of problems. You will need to flush the filter and shock with chlorine.

Mineral...

If you are sure the concrete is sound and does not leak then you shouldn't have any issues with a concrete pool.

May be prone to algea due to the...

Chlorine "gases off" more rapidly at higher temperatures so a low water temperature is not your problem. Could be high hardness levels,...

There wouldn't appear to be an obstruction because the pump works fine for an hour.

Do you know a make or model, or perhaps you could take a photo of it.

Clorox: a bleach which usually contains about 5% chlorine. Active ingredient is sodium hypochlorite (sodium hypo). Can be used for chlorination or...