Routine Pool Cleaning & Maintenance

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Vacuuming and dirt

by swimmer35 » Sun 20 Aug, 2017 09:26

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Good Morning,

I have a small pool. 4 1/2 feet deep and 7' round.

I manually vacuum and I have fine dirt (yes its dirt- dogs kicked it in) that...

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The o ring is new. And is in place.

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Sun 20 Aug, 2017 16:38
What type of pool cleaner for my pool?

by wozzzzza » Thu 31 Jan, 2013 02:49

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I have no idea what type of pool cleaner would work on my pool s hopefully you'll all be able to help me out.
I ahve a 127KL bean shaped pebblecrete...

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Hello,
Robotic pool cleaner is the best type for the pools. It has better cleaning and filtration. It has longer warranties. You can operate quietly.

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Last post by Poonamdpi
Thu 10 Aug, 2017 02:32
Rust on Inground pool

Attachment(s) by Iepoolowner » Tue 01 Aug, 2017 11:50

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the area where the spa cascades into the pool has a rust stain ( appr. 4 inches in length) it appears whatever is happening is affecting the plaster...

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If it has reached your rebar then you have a major job on your hand, digging out and replastering wont stop the rust unless you can kill all of it on...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 02 Aug, 2017 02:56
Pool Maintenance Tips
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by AquadynamicspoolLLC » Fri 27 Jan, 2017 11:41

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Hey All!

I wanted to provide some basic information and tips on pool maintenance, especially since pool season will be here before we know it. Feel...

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Installing a pool fence is also essential to avoid any accidents.
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Sat 29 Jul, 2017 02:18
Heavy rain Affects on the Pool

by NJC2020 » Sat 15 Jul, 2017 14:47

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It rained here in the south of England earlier in the week for 24 hrs , The result was quite alot of dirt and the pool turning a yellowish , slightly...

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Hello,

I think you should check its chlorine again. And you can also covered your pool when the rain starts. In this way you can protect your...

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Fri 28 Jul, 2017 02:00
Vacuuming dirt from 10' round above ground pool

by mccordp » Mon 24 Jul, 2017 16:20

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Have a small 10' round above ground pool for grandkids. Has a 1,000 gph pump. We live in West Texas--lots of blowing sand and dirt. Trying to find a...

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I'm not familiar with AG pools as mine is inground and covered reducing maintenance to just vacuuming the bottom occasionaly
You could float someting...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Tue 25 Jul, 2017 10:42
vacuum loses suction quickly
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by Kenny » Wed 13 Jun, 2007 20:40

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When I'm vacuuming my above ground pool, I start with real good suction power. Within 2 or 3 minutes, I have lost all suction. I backwash the filter,...

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Everything in my pool is working perfectly until I plug in my hose and then I lose suction. I have checked for holes or leaks and found none but...
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Sun 16 Jul, 2017 04:15
Floating bugs and on the bottom

by Jazzmatazz » Sat 04 Jun, 2016 07:03

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Hi everyone, I'm Daniel!

I live in a condominium with a common pool maintained by a company hired by the condo.

I registered in this forum to try...

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Is it normal to have some bugs around?
No, it is not normal to have bugs around because there are many infectious bugs which can use water to spread...

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Last post by MargaretCanipe
Thu 22 Jun, 2017 00:43
Sweep pump stopped working

by NJC2020 » Fri 16 Jun, 2017 05:21

IT has stopped working and seems to shake when I turn it on any advice ?

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Fri 16 Jun, 2017 05:21
pool vacuum help

Attachment(s) by NJC2020 » Wed 14 Jun, 2017 14:45

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Please assist with which valves to turn in order to get the vacuum working as I cant seem to work it out unnamed1.jpg

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Weren't you clearing the air out of your vacuum hose first

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Thu 15 Jun, 2017 15:02
Polaris280

by NJC2020 » Thu 15 Jun, 2017 14:45

I just bought a new net /bag

IS the polaris a vacuum as well as a cleaner ?

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Thu 15 Jun, 2017 14:45
Open Pool Help?

by NJC2020 » Mon 05 Jun, 2017 12:32

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Hello all ,

I have just started to take over opening the pool and cleaning it etc , as my Dad is now to old to do it after looking after his pool...

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Filter for as long as you need to clean and mix chemicals, no specific time. When you are slamming you leave on 24/7
Flocculant can cause more...

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Tue 06 Jun, 2017 16:29
Possible Filter Problem

by NJC2020 » Sun 04 Jun, 2017 11:35

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It seems that when the Filter is on , after a while water gushes into one of the skimmers. This leads to the water level dropping quite...

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All seems fine today strangely enough , maybe because the pool is quite full and the sun hasnt been out so much. I will come back if it occurs again...

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Mon 05 Jun, 2017 12:26
Basic advice on pool vacuum procedure

by richard_a » Mon 05 Jun, 2017 09:00

Hi all,

Just moved into a house with a pool which seems to have been reasonably well looked after. I need some help getting my head around some of...

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Mon 05 Jun, 2017 09:00
Getting sand out of an above ground pool

by bethdeboard » Sat 03 Jun, 2017 19:20

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So last year was the first year that I've had my pool and while my sister and I were trying to figure out how the filter works, we accidentally shot...

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If it floats around it's not sand. You could also add some DE through your skimmer to make your filter more efficient
If it won't vacuum very well...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sun 04 Jun, 2017 03:53
Klean-a-tron

by J squared » Sun 25 May, 2008 17:20

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My wife bought me one last year and I have misplaced the bag for it.

Has anyone heard of these and who makes them. I did a search and it's as if...

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We've had the robotic Klean-A-Tron for over 10 years now. Not ONE problem! It does an amazing job of keeping our pool clean and was worth every penny...

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Mon 22 May, 2017 16:38
Pool pump broken by taking out vacuum cleaner while swimming?

by efsullivcoupon » Tue 09 May, 2017 14:34

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Hi there,

I rented a vacation home in Arizona and the owner is refusing to return a security deposit as they claim the pool pump was broken by our...

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Thanks - super helpful Dennis.

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Wed 10 May, 2017 09:58
Brush with 2 V-clips instead of 1?

by beet » Wed 19 Apr, 2017 23:05

Does anyone know of a 24" or 36" nylon brush head that has 2 V-clips instead of one to secure it to a telescoping pole?

My brush keeps...

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Last post by beet
Wed 19 Apr, 2017 23:05
Hayward Navigator vacuum sticks on plastic drain cover
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by aGrandma » Sun 06 May, 2007 18:15

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At the deepest part of our pool are two plastic round drain covers, and our Hayward Navigator vacuum constantly sticks on them. Does anyone have any...

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I found a solution to my automatic pool cleaner getting stuck on my pool main drain.

Go to

The "clip-on" device" is inexpensive and...
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Last post by pegaraiza
Tue 18 Apr, 2017 15:06
Pool maintenance over extended time (vacation home)

by TexasLady » Sat 08 Apr, 2017 18:30

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Hello all,

Searching the internet trying to find an answer to this..... We have a property that we visit on the weekends that will ultimately be our...

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Thanks for the helpful information, that's very encouraging!

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Tue 11 Apr, 2017 10:02

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