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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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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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Last post by Denniswiseman
Tue 06 Jun, 2017 16:29
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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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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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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Last post by TexasLady
Tue 11 Apr, 2017 10:02
Desperate for a suggestion for a new pool cleaner

by marysmith124 » Fri 07 Apr, 2017 19:53

Currently, I have a Pentair Kreepy Krauley (a suction-side cleaner with the large, circular seal on the bottom). And I can't stand it. It has never...

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Fri 07 Apr, 2017 19:53
cleaners and pool surface types

by richardpooldone » Fri 07 Apr, 2017 19:37

Hello to all,

I posted a thread on a robotic cleaner I have, but didn't want to hijack that topic, so here's one more question.

Since the advent of...

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Fri 07 Apr, 2017 19:37
Pool Cleaner Stops

by ccLoaded » Fri 31 Mar, 2017 05:51

Hi

I am currently using a Zodiac Pool Cleaner, after about 5mins it randomly stops, after wiggling it once it twice it will start up again. The...

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Fri 31 Mar, 2017 05:51
Water Level raised by rain in Winter

by atoddrich » Thu 09 Mar, 2017 11:47

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I noticed this morning that the water level of my pool is almost to the top again from all of the rain we've gotten recently.
I assume I should pump...

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If you have a sump pump just pump it out again
If it's unlikely to freeze now you could unplug your pipes and use the pool pump

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Thu 09 Mar, 2017 17:01
Pool cleaning schedule

by theconsul » Sat 11 Oct, 2014 13:27

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Hello all
i was trying to work out a schedule for me for weekly pool cleaning.

we just moved to the tropics and i am struggling to keep it clear and...

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It is good to do a regular cleaning. Nice work!!

I agree! Weekly maintenance is best for our beloved pools! :D

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Last post by AquadynamicspoolLLC
Fri 27 Jan, 2017 11:45
Acid dosing does not appear to be working

by Hoge » Fri 27 Jan, 2017 04:16

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Hi I have a pool with an automated chlorine and acid dosing system, Chemigem DM52. It does not seem to add any acid, Chlorine looks ok. You can see...

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Hi
I have no knowledge of the Chemigem DM52 but how do you know you need acid addition, could it be your pH is OK
Have you tried blowing back up the...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Fri 27 Jan, 2017 05:34
Hand rail

Attachment(s) by Sanda » Tue 13 Dec, 2016 18:20

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Hi,
I have an inground concrete pool with a brick surround. I need to add a hand rail as I am finding it difficult to get up the last step due to...

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we just got some new rails and will post pics up soon

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Mon 26 Dec, 2016 15:55

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