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What to Expect from a Pool Cleaning Service

by poolresurfacingmiami » Tue 27 Jun, 2017 02:04

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Owning a pool doesn’t necessarily require cleaning it on your own. However, it is crucial to be knowledgeable of even some of the most basic...

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Hello,

There are various possible availabilities of the services are available while cleaning a pool like as you can use hand skimmer to remove...

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Fri 07 Jul, 2017 01:10
Maggots in the pool... yuck!
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by bleuxgirl » Sun 17 Aug, 2008 06:19

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I have found maggots in our pool twice now. there are no trees, so i am at a loss for where they came from. we have lived here 4 years and never had...

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A pool cover will help you to keep the maggots away.
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Last post by marvinwalters
Tue 27 Jun, 2017 22:40
3 dead fox puppies in pool

by rpmd » Fri 02 Jun, 2017 08:48

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Hi,

My pool service just informed me while opening my pool they found 3 dead foxes who had seemed to be floating under the cover for a while....

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This why people should install pool fence.

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Last post by marvinwalters
Tue 27 Jun, 2017 22:37
Desjoyaux Problems

by MarcoTse » Sat 24 Jun, 2017 07:34

We got our Desjoyeux pool installed 3 years ago and all we're had are problems since having it installed. Everything has gone wrong with it apart...

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Sat 24 Jun, 2017 07:34
Tiny Bugs

by jmk » Fri 13 Jul, 2012 18:36

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I just came in from checking our pool. After I dumped the skimmer basket, I noticed little things floating on the water. They are actually tiny bugs,...

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Has you or anyone nearby recently out new grass In? If so, that is where they're coming from..once the grass dries they find water(your pool)....

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Last post by MP123
Mon 29 May, 2017 05:56
Pool Attracting Flies
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by deano6410 » Wed 06 Jun, 2007 04:36

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We had our pool built this Feb, and we are looking to start swimming in it this weekend.

However, yesterday we noticed that there were hundreds of...

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We have that problem this year (2017) for the first time. The pool was opened, but still too cold to swim and then literally thousands of black flies...
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Last post by Bob in Ozarks
Fri 12 May, 2017 08:26
Filter covered in blue sediment

by ErikJ » Wed 10 May, 2017 20:04

Pentagram filter cartridges covered in blue sediment. Can't figure out where it comes from.

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Wed 10 May, 2017 20:04
Surface water of pool - lots of insects and fine debris floating on top

by amberella » Sun 09 Apr, 2017 21:46

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Hi, I am a brand new pool owner of 2 weeks. When i purchased the house the owner went over most of the basic maintenance with me.

When I moved in...

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Same problem here. I have a DE filter and checked the screens while cleaning them, no visible tears, the manifold top and below the screens are not...

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Fri 28 Apr, 2017 23:02
Peanut oil in pool water

by PURPLEDRAGON » Fri 06 Jul, 2007 20:58

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Peanut oil got accidentally dumped into our 18 foot around, above ground pool..I'm guessing About 4 cups worth. Chunks of Grease every ware, it's a...

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Never faced such an issue before but to keep that from happening again, you should install a pool fence.

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Wed 26 Apr, 2017 01:05
Pool temperature is too high
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by sparkwatercleaner » Mon 03 Dec, 2007 21:07

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Hi everyone!

Just willing to read any suggestions on how to cool down my the water in my pool.

In summer, temperatures may be higher than 36Âº C...

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I think you can use a robotic vacuum cleaner to clean and set the temperature. A solar panel is another great option to clean the pool.
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Last post by raymansmith89
Mon 10 Apr, 2017 04:22
Unknown Larvae in Pool - Please help

by hydroengineerjoe » Fri 20 Jan, 2017 20:39

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Over the past couple of weeks I have been noticing these greyish whitish larvae caterpillar looking thing (for lack of a better word) in my swimming...

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Thank you for the response. I will get the better test kit and get my water balanced and then try the SLAM.
Thanks for the help.
Sincerely, Joe

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Tue 24 Jan, 2017 21:31
properly winterized?

by Kirk » Fri 08 Apr, 2005 12:52

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I need some help here. Here is the problem, a brand new (built april 2004) outdoor concrete community pool. The architect specified 2 coats of...

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Have you tried contacting the architect and the pool builder?

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Last post by kaylee
Tue 17 Jan, 2017 00:06
Water loss

by ki18 » Wed 03 Aug, 2011 14:25

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I have a concrete pool. I am losing about 1/2" to 3/4" a day. I brought my pump motor in & the store replaced the seal and said there...

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I agree with the opinion.
Sonars could be effective in finding leaks in a PVC pipe laid underground. Also, it is better to consult with an expert...

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Last post by kaylee
Mon 16 Jan, 2017 23:05
Pseudomonas ( I think )

by Marc » Tue 06 Dec, 2016 00:55

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Hi guys,
I have a pool health question.
I have rented a house with a pool in Indonesia for a month and went for a swim as soon as I moved in...

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Don't worry we can get your pool healthy again it may cost you some but will give you peace of mind
1 Get a decent test kit (probably the largest...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Tue 06 Dec, 2016 05:28
Tiny black flakes please help

Attachment(s) by abcaquatics » Sat 24 Sep, 2016 13:55

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We have a vinyl pool with salt water and a DE Filter. The pump runs 24-7. Recently we have had an increase in tiny black flakes in the pool. The...

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That's brilliant
So glad you sorted this difficult problem
Thanks for posting back as it's our collective knowledge that helps others deal with...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Fri 30 Sep, 2016 04:09
Gargling Pool Jet

by garye » Sat 24 Sep, 2016 11:30

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Hey guys and gals!

I'm a new pool owner and have had the pool for a little under 1 year. It's a free form design with an attached waterfall...

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You are sucking in air from the suction side of the pump.
Check the "O" ring in your pump filter basket and lubricate it with silicon...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sat 24 Sep, 2016 16:18
Neutralizing water before emptying - how to?

by White Laker » Wed 18 Apr, 2007 12:10

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Hi folks.

I live on a lake and I have a spa that needs to be emptied. Question is, how do I neutralize the water so that it is totally...

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if you are using chlorine, just wait a day or two without adding any chlorine in your spa. after two days, you can dump it on the lake.

if waiting...

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Last post by paulbest
Thu 01 Sep, 2016 21:57
Goes green only after a few days.

by roadway87 » Mon 29 Aug, 2016 18:55

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Hello,
Almost three years ago my wife and I bought a house with a pool. The first year we put in a new liner and a new 2hp pump. That year we didn't...

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First of all don't rely on the pool store figures or strips,get a test kit and post the numbers back
You don't say how you chlorinate your pool....

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Tue 30 Aug, 2016 04:19
Low water flow from sand filter.

by thomas » Mon 22 Aug, 2016 01:15

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Hello. First of all I have an above ground pool that was a hand me down from my father in law. It's 24 foot wide and 4 foot deep. I have an intex...

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Check whether the pump strainer basket has air in it when the flow stops, you could be sucking in air on the suction side
Lubricate the pump strainer...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Tue 23 Aug, 2016 03:54
Green after it rains

by fatmoggy104 » Sat 14 Aug, 2010 12:25

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Hi all,
Can anyone help me i look after a Old pool that is giving me a headache,
Everytime we get a rain storm the pool turns green. I went to the...

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Even with good maintenance and preparation, after a prolonged rain shower your pool water may be overwhelmed with algae and turn green.

what to do?...

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Last post by paulbest
Tue 16 Aug, 2016 22:37

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