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Oily Substance

by bgkykingpin » Tue 30 Jun, 2009 16:36

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I have an oily substance on top of my pool water, i am pretty sure its sunscreen, I have to take out the paper filter every 20 or so minutes to rinse...

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This forum is a joke came here needing help not a single reply. :thumbdown:

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Thu 09 Jul, 2009 14:56
Water WAS clear...

by fourrifles » Sat 04 Jul, 2009 13:07

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I have an Intex 18' x 4' easy set pool, about 7000 gallons. Just filled it up, added a bag of ShockIt this morning and within 10 minutes the water...

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Thanks for the advice; for right now the water seems to be clearing gradually as I filter out the rust. I'll keep the prefiltering in mind next time...

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Sun 05 Jul, 2009 14:49
To hot

by jkalpayne » Fri 26 Jun, 2009 20:14

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I am out of ideas on this one. It is early in the season and my above ground 15x30 pool is already above 90. It is not refreshing, or enjoyable, and...

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Too bad we couldn't average ours out- 74 degrees on my inground in South Jersey. OK for me, but too cold for the wife and family.

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Mon 29 Jun, 2009 10:40
Bugs in pool

by THETOOLMAN » Tue 02 Jun, 2009 08:06

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Hello I am a long time lurker & 1st time poster.
New developement in the above ground pool. BUGS!!! these are 1/4 inch long BLACK and swim quite...

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Hi - we too have been having problems with these bugs. We've used about 10kilo of chock to no effect. Gets rid of them for a day or so and then they...

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Last post by Lyn
Wed 24 Jun, 2009 11:50
Gnats or something in pool surface water

by Rubber Duck » Wed 27 May, 2009 16:02

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We've had our pool open for two weeks now, and the water is crystal clear. I got in it yesterday and it was great!
This morning I put the filter...

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I only had the gnats like that just once and since then not a problem. I will have a few here and there, but nothing major. I think they were just...

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Last post by Rubber Duck
Sat 20 Jun, 2009 14:33
Pill bugs in pool

by zz28zz » Fri 19 Jun, 2009 20:39

Does anyone know how I can prevent pill bugs from getting into pool? I'm cleaning out 50+ every day.

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Fri 19 Jun, 2009 20:39
Foam Forming in Pool

by MICHELINE099 » Fri 19 Jun, 2009 05:53

This year, I opened with javex unsented High efficiency (read the label and there is no soap there) instead of the opening pool kits.

problem is...

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Fri 19 Jun, 2009 05:53
Cover collapsed,Spring clean-up

by thewebb » Tue 12 May, 2009 12:46

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Have a 24'dia. pool, drained all but a foot or so of water(with shop-vac)...problem now is how do i get all the dead leaves and sticks out that fell...

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You've probably done it, but you have to filter your pool mechanically with a poolnet. Then add water and various chemical products and so one. Tell...

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Last post by Bjorn
Thu 18 Jun, 2009 17:38
Fizzy water

by ericflowers » Fri 08 May, 2009 17:04

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Every time the surface of my pool is disturbed, the water is fizzy and bubbly for a moment. Is there a solution for this or any ideas?

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No bubbles coming from fittings, have asked 2 different pool companies and no luck. Anyone?

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Last post by Guest
Mon 15 Jun, 2009 12:33
Enless Pool-Corrosion Issues PLEASE HELP
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by Jeffm » Sun 19 Apr, 2009 20:35

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I'm having some serious issues with the stainless in my pool that just won't go away. EP has been trying to help, but so far no luck

I'm getting...

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Last post by JohnAdams
Fri 12 Jun, 2009 13:47
Poolcartridge cleaning

by Jack van Wunnik » Fri 12 Jun, 2009 04:33

Dear members,
I would like you to inform about a new product that is recently promoted on the market to clean poolcartridge filters very easy.
Many...

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Last post by Jack van Wunnik
Fri 12 Jun, 2009 04:33
Soap in pool

by Jill » Thu 11 Jun, 2009 21:30

My son used a sudsy cleaner to clean the liner of my above ground pool....I now have suds in the pump and I can not get the suds out of the water. I...

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Last post by Jill
Thu 11 Jun, 2009 21:30
A few questions

by Guest » Thu 11 Jun, 2009 09:10

I new to the pool thing. First I can't seem to make the vacuum work. Have all new stuff. What should I do. I turn one skimmer off I have two. I turn...

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Thu 11 Jun, 2009 09:10
Accidentally dropped fire-ant poison into pool

by poolspaz » Sat 06 Jun, 2009 20:23

I accidentally dropped fire-ant poison into pool - quite a bit (maybe 3 or 4 cups?). :oops:
Do I need to drain the whole pool?
Any suggestions?...

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Last post by poolspaz
Sat 06 Jun, 2009 20:23
VERY high ph & TA, brown water & bugs. PLEASE HELP!!

by poolmama » Mon 18 Jun, 2007 00:08

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15 foot above ground vinyl pool (5000 gallon)

I use Pool Time test strips with the following readings:

Total Hardness: 250 (OK)

Total Chlorine:...

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Steve,

You may be adding less acid than you used to so the TA wouldn't drop as fast. You also could have high TA in the fill water so with...

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Last post by chem geek
Wed 27 May, 2009 22:43
sucking air

by sallys » Tue 07 Jun, 2005 10:42

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I have a 12k gal. fiberglass pool (old) with baker-hydro filter (old) and hayward pump(2 yrs old). I was cleaning the pool for opening (everything...

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I have a 12k gal. fiberglass pool (old) with baker-hydro filter (old) and hayward pump(2 yrs old). I was cleaning the pool for opening (everything...

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Last post by mr_clean
Sun 24 May, 2009 11:16
Foam/Suds all over pool.....(not an algecide problem)

by Guest » Fri 02 Jun, 2006 13:10

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Ok so heres my problem.... my father and I just opened up the pool two days ago.

Pump has been on pretty much non stop. (which is what we normally...

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Soft water can foam, check your Calcium Hardness.

Rinse your bathing suits. The soap in them can cause foaming. And absolutely keep any dish...

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Tue 19 May, 2009 10:17
Electrical cuurent?

by kiger » Tue 22 May, 2007 19:17

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i just found this forum, this is my first post. cool forum, thanks in advance for any info.

i'm a new pool owner so go easy on me. when i am at...

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If you THINK you are standing in water and there is electrical current in the water, I THINK you need to get an electrician in there to check it out....

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Tue 19 May, 2009 10:11
Bubbles

by Guest » Thu 16 Apr, 2009 07:51

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My pool was clear and then it rained. the next day i came home and the pool was cloudy green color so I check the chlorine level. It was low so I put...

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I'm having the same problem, water is a little cloudy and I can't seem to get rid of the bubbles. I had used a different type of chlorine tab this...

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Last post by outdrsman
Fri 01 May, 2009 10:23
Pool Light Makes Bubbles When On

by Stanny » Thu 23 Apr, 2009 00:15

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Recently had the pool painted. Since then, when I turn on the pool light, air bubbles start coming out of the light ring. They stop when the light is...

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You need to be making sure the power is off to the light and get it fixed ASAP. I also hope you have a GFCI on that circuit, it needs to be by law...

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Thu 30 Apr, 2009 16:55

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