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sand in pool

by kelly » Tue 07 Jun, 2005 20:40

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This year opening my pool , I find that i have sand blowing into my pool and when I waste and rinse there is also sand coming out. The glass is...

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first of all sand comes from filter not pump .,second sounds like you have a cracked lateral in filter or someone did not istall sand properly

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Last post by matt
Sat 25 Jun, 2005 16:28
Asperilius niger

by tht » Sun 19 Jun, 2005 16:40

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I get a grayish type stain on the bottom of my vinyl pool liner. I have heard it is caused by asperilius nigerfungus. Does anyone have a solution to...

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keep your chlorine level at 5ppm or higher

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Last post by matt
Sat 25 Jun, 2005 16:22
DE in pool

by JimH19991 » Tue 21 Jun, 2005 18:36

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When my new DE filter was installed, the installer hooked it up backwards the first time. Clouds of DE got into the pool. Ever since then I get algae...

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plaster pool or vinyl liner

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Last post by matt
Sat 25 Jun, 2005 16:20
hair strainer basket above hole

by dkdd250 » Thu 23 Jun, 2005 11:45

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I have an above ground cartrage filter. The problem is the hair and de strainers basket is not being sucked to the bottom and stay above the hole the...

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simple fix put a small rock in your basket, if you dont like that then your basket must have had a handle on it that hit the top of the lid and...

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Last post by matt
Sat 25 Jun, 2005 16:19
Plaster problem

by John B. » Fri 17 Jun, 2005 19:54

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Last season I renovated my pool and had it plastered by a professional pool company. This season, the walls (about 6-8 inches below the tile line)...

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John,

Just ask your local pool store for a product like hydro quest. It dissolves the scale. Stain and scale control only prevent it. Any...

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Last post by Guest
Sat 25 Jun, 2005 16:10
Can't vacuum

by continia » Sat 11 Jun, 2005 13:59

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Everytime I plug in the vacuum system air fills up in the pump basket. I watched at the pump while my son plugged in the vacuum and could see air...

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Mine issue just started 2 weeks ago. I have infact replace the skimmer line and all fittings back in 2000. My issue as soon as you close the main to...

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Last post by mcastor
Fri 24 Jun, 2005 10:22
Waste returns to pool

by Frustrated » Sun 05 Jun, 2005 19:35

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I recently opened my pool for the year. Last year when I closed it there was a lot of algae in it. I put new sand in the filter and when I vacuum the...

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Vacum the algae to waste then add fresh water.Keep chlorine level up to 10ppm until the algae is dead.

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Last post by doubled1
Fri 24 Jun, 2005 05:34
Algea problem

by Guest » Tue 14 Jun, 2005 22:39

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:( I have an algae problem too. I shock it real strong and use an algacide and within 2 days the green comes back on the walls of the vinyl liner. pH...

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Thanks for your help.

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Last post by Guest
Thu 23 Jun, 2005 21:29
pool not winterize, what's the consequences?

by sally1815 » Wed 22 Jun, 2005 11:12

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I have a gunite inground pool not winterize, what's the consequence/problem after? I really need help?

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Hi Sally,

Depending on your location, there may not be a significant problem. However, you don't say what not winterized means. If it means that...

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Last post by John B.
Wed 22 Jun, 2005 15:20
Algae Cloudy - New Pool Owners

by kernnal » Mon 20 Jun, 2005 06:16

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Help! We just bought a house with an inground 17,500 gal pool. We have never owned a pool before so we have been using a pool place here with no...

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Ok, Run the filter, a lot!!!!

24 hours minimum after adding all your shock and algecide.

Vacuum and backwash filter (about 3 minutes).

Repeat next...

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Last post by Gov
Mon 20 Jun, 2005 20:38
losing pool water

by rsonny » Thu 09 Jun, 2005 08:21

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My inground pool is losing water through the waste pipe. I have replaced the Hayward filter valve, but it still loses water. I put the valve on...

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Yes you can put a valve on the waste line.Shouldnt do this with a new multiport valve,sounds like the gasket is getting rolled out of place

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Last post by Helper
Sun 19 Jun, 2005 22:38
green tinted water

by kc6697 » Sat 21 May, 2005 12:48

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i have an 16x32 in ground pool. the deep end is 9ft. the water is greenish at that end, the shallow is blue, but cloudy. i have shocked it 3 times,...

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You don't say what the total alkalinity might be. If low, even though everything else is OK, this can cause a greenish and cloudy tint. Slowly adjust...

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Last post by John B.
Sat 18 Jun, 2005 18:24
green

by sue » Sat 04 Jun, 2005 16:37

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:( My pool has a green tint. I had this problem once before. I have to use well water and the rust color against the blue liner give off a green...

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Since you are using well water, chances are that you have high levels of minerals in the water. Copper can cause the green tint. Ask your pool...

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Last post by John B.
Sat 18 Jun, 2005 12:00
Help!!

by babyshelby » Thu 09 Jun, 2005 15:38

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I have very green water. I cant even see the shallow end of the pool. We have spent about 150 dollars so far on chlorine, shock treatments,...

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I have the same problem now. My pool guy asked if we, or anyone we know around us have used any type of fertilizer--that neutralized the chlorine and...

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Last post by k8e
Thu 16 Jun, 2005 17:53
Discoloration when adding chlorine.
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by Lucky » Tue 15 Mar, 2005 04:07

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When adding chlorine to my pool it turns a dark brown, as soon as it hits the water and then scales out onto the fibre glass surface, the only way to...

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Hey Larry,

You have obviously had some good experiences with Zeolite. We are just now importing Zeolite for our pool business here in Northern...
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Last post by vaughanwilliams
Thu 16 Jun, 2005 08:09
Pressure rising

by skelly » Tue 07 Jun, 2005 20:53

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I have a Hayward DE filter and the pressure starts around 7 and within 2 hours it goes up to 20. I cleaned the fingers with hose, same problem. Then...

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As already stated it is most likely faulty. I have had to buy one each year for my 16 x 32 inground for about $10 bucks. When operating corrctly...

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Last post by PaulInOntario
Sun 12 Jun, 2005 21:20
Lose suction after vaccuming for short period

by Sugarjojo » Mon 23 May, 2005 22:41

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Help!

I just bought a forclosed property with a huge inground pool. Everything seems to run well until I try to vaccum. After a very short time,...

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check the strainer basket just before the pump. It should have a clear top so that you can see if 1) any air in system and/or 2) basket is filled...

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Last post by John Rosalia
Wed 08 Jun, 2005 09:16
Air in the system and Main drain not sucking coreectly

by Chazrefere » Sun 05 Jun, 2005 07:42

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My pool is running like it's running on seven cylindees (instead of eight). I have a cartridge filter system and I cleaned them thoroughly with a...

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Check for any leaks of water when filter is off.

If you are getting any drips, you are also sucking air...

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Last post by Gov
Sun 05 Jun, 2005 15:26
Pool Problem.... PLease help

by mikeman112489 » Sun 29 May, 2005 07:09

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Me entire pool is clean and i went to the store to test the water they said everything is low and gave me buckets of chemicals to increase the ph...

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Mikeman,

Is your water above the skimmers? Are your returns going and skimmers working properly? I know when the water is above my skimmers,...

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Last post by Guest
Fri 03 Jun, 2005 13:37
Gree Water

by Cowgirlsun » Tue 03 May, 2005 13:00

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Hi I am needing some help. My pool is new last year - in-ground. I have gotten the algae out of it. However, the water still looks green. What do I...

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Hi I am needing some help. My pool is new last year - in-ground. I have gotten the algae out of it. However, the water still looks green. What do I...

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Last post by Guest
Thu 02 Jun, 2005 21:32

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