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Step by Step Instructions for Ensuring Easy Pool Opening

by sbelgrave » Tue 01 Apr, 2008 08:05

While I know there is no perfect equation that meets the demands of all pools when opening one, I thought I'd at least throw out what I have and see what you guys think....

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Last post by Aaronges
Wed 20 Sep, 2017 06:38
inedequate pool filter pump

by Uelijelar » Thu 26 Dec, 2019 06:57

I bought 10ft Pool with filter pump included. All attached as per guide. Pump making a noise so assumed would do the job it was meant to do. Pool unused for a few days,...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Thu 26 Dec, 2019 14:54
Do I need a pool cover pump?

by Mdw106 » Sun 15 Dec, 2019 21:35

Hi,
My existing pool cover pump has dead spot and because of the weight it makes the water pool up on top. Others have told me that they don’t use the pump at all.
I...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Mon 16 Dec, 2019 02:40
Opening from heavy winter

by JakeStone » Tue 07 May, 2019 15:59

Hi. Hope I am posting in the correct thread.
First got my licences 2 yrs ago - , so last year was my first time (hand held part of it), city loved my pool! yeah!
OK,...

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Last post by Nancystomy
Sun 08 Dec, 2019 21:32
Closing pool

by Arcus777 » Sat 16 Nov, 2019 16:44

Am I at risk of having a damaged pool because it hasn't been opened in three years,since the summer of 2016

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Last post by Arcus777
Sat 16 Nov, 2019 16:44
Closing pool: bottom drain

by mirsiniri » Wed 06 Nov, 2019 18:42

Hello I tried to blow air to clear the bottom drain pipe with a Shopvac 5hp, via the pipe from the pump side. However even though I tried, I didn't see any bubbles...

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Last post by mirsiniri
Wed 06 Nov, 2019 18:42
Couldn't pump water off of winter cover?

by junkmail9999 » Thu 27 May, 2010 08:29

Sorry if this is all dumb, but this is my first time opening my new pool in the spring...I got it late last fall.

I have a solid pool cover, not mesh. My pool pillow...

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Last post by Zielot11
Fri 01 Nov, 2019 09:57
Partial/Sunbelt Pool Closing Questions

by maw9110 » Fri 27 Sep, 2019 11:07

Hello all!

I have read some different ways people partially close their pools when in the sunbelt areas. For reference, I am in Southern Tennessee where freezing...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Fri 18 Oct, 2019 15:32
Winterize main drain pool

by ibra0078 » Wed 09 Oct, 2019 07:37

Hi guys, moved into a new house that has a above ground pool, I am about to winterize the pool and I'm pretty sure what to do but the only thing I am not sure is the...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 09 Oct, 2019 16:19
Is it OK if my in-ground pool doesn't have a main drain valv

by savas » Mon 01 Nov, 2010 17:19

Hi pool experts,

I'm a novice and I closed the pool to day for the first time, I used a Husky 20gallon air compressor at 15-25psi connected to the pool pump drain....

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 09 Oct, 2019 16:14
Winterize small inground

by Wheelerlabs » Mon 07 Oct, 2019 19:09

Absolutely clueless so looking for A-Z to close this pool.

Small inground in Massachusetts
Hayward Pro-DE filter
Hayward Vari-Flo valve - 75 gpm
Hayward Super-pump

See...

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Last post by Wheelerlabs
Mon 07 Oct, 2019 19:09
Blowing out the return lines when winterizing.

by jimcham99 » Thu 26 Sep, 2019 13:17

I apologize for the stupid question, but I am new to pool ownership. I think I have a good understanding of winterization, however, I don't understand how to blow out...

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Last post by jimcham99
Thu 26 Sep, 2019 13:17
Closing Above ground pool with a slow leak.

by nelsonatc » Sat 07 Sep, 2019 20:51

I live in Rhode Island, and the temperatures are starting to drop, past the point where the kids and I no longer have any interest in swimming for the season.

So, my...

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Last post by nelsonatc
Sat 07 Sep, 2019 20:51
New pool owner here planning ahead.

by 97Widerider » Mon 03 Jun, 2019 13:07

Hello all. New member here. I live in NW Indiana, just outside Chicago about 60 miles and 16 miles inland from Lake Michigan. That should tell you what my winters are...

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Mon 03 Jun, 2019 13:07
How to Clean Black Pool Grout?

by gigito2 » Fri 31 May, 2019 16:29

Upon opening our pool this year, we see that the grout surrounding and around the tiles is BLACK! We tried scrubbing with chlorine using a brush attached to a drill. No...

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Last post by Teapot
Sun 02 Jun, 2019 14:34
Need help with ice probem

by Cobrajetken » Sat 23 Feb, 2019 10:56

I have a problem. The evel if my winterized oval oil has risen to the level of the top rail. The pool is covered with a layer of about 4 or 5 inches of ice which is now...

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Last post by Teapot
Sun 24 Feb, 2019 07:50
Mild weather maintenance

by cap10gus » Tue 05 Feb, 2019 09:00

I have a Salt Water pool in central Texas. Throughout the winter the water temperature was in the low 50's to upper 40's, I didnt winterize the pool except for freeze...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Tue 05 Feb, 2019 16:35
Losing water under pool cover

by maw9110 » Mon 31 Dec, 2018 11:12

Hi all and Happy New Year,

This year was my first year to close my pool for the winter as I live in the south and do not have a harsh winter. However, I discovered that...

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Last post by Teapot
Thu 03 Jan, 2019 12:22
Fill for FREE!

by Krusty » Tue 03 Nov, 2009 10:59

OK.....I used to pay for the water to fill my pool and had no problem with it, until the utility changed the rules. They used to waive the sewage portion of the bill and...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Mon 17 Dec, 2018 12:25
air pillow deflated

by confused » Mon 27 Oct, 2008 08:54

we winterized our pool about a month ago and yesterday we looked out there and the air pillow has either deflated or popped. We did not blow it up real tight when we put...

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Tue 04 Dec, 2018 05:26

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