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Step by Step Instructions for Ensuring Easy Pool Opening
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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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Wed 19 May, 2021 04:23
Proper way to open pool pump

by amor1210 » Sat 05 Apr, 2025 12:12

So I have an inground pool with a pentair cartridge filter with 1.5 hp pump. I have opened the pool before but just had new lines run and want to make sure my opening is...

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Fri 02 May, 2025 10:48
Ice 5” thick Inground Pool. Worry?

by mknmike » Mon 20 Jan, 2025 12:13

I didn’t cover my pool this year for aesthetic reasons and to also be able to more easily keep an eye on it this year. I think the water level may have gotten too high...

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Mon 20 Jan, 2025 12:13
Submersible? Winter water getting high

by mknmike » Wed 25 Jan, 2023 12:14

My pool guy suggested maybe putting a sump pump on the top step. I dropped the water really low, but I think the pool is nearly filled to the tile already. Not good with...

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Last post by AllPoolSlides
Sun 24 Nov, 2024 18:31
Water on Pool Cover

by amajidi » Wed 26 Apr, 2023 14:59

Hi all,

I have a ~20x40 Inground pool covered w/ a pool cover and water bags. There is a significant amount of water and leaves. I do not plan to open the pool until...

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Last post by AllPoolSlides
Sun 24 Nov, 2024 18:22
Can I winterize without cleaning the pool?

by seelingknyc » Mon 04 Nov, 2024 10:03

I had the pool covered for the last few months for lack of use. Now algae has built up. Can I close/winterize the pool without cleaning it up?

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Last post by Teapot1
Sun 10 Nov, 2024 02:40
Closing the pool after partial closure.

by lzwald » Sat 02 Nov, 2024 16:05

Hello Folks,

I bought a house with an in-ground pool in April of this year (2024). Initially, pool was in bad shape (in part due to my negligence) -- mostly green with...

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Last post by lzwald
Sat 02 Nov, 2024 16:05
hose adapters for a Smith Corp pump

by markcholland » Fri 22 Sep, 2023 07:57

Does anyone know whether it's possible to buy hose adapters for the 2-inch pipe ports on a standard pool pump? I find some candidates on the web but I'm just not sure of...

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Last post by markcholland
Fri 22 Sep, 2023 07:57
Pool on top of pool cover

by amajidi » Sat 16 Sep, 2023 10:42

I have an IG Pool with a tarp like cover. I closed the pool last week and there is a lot of water. We have had rain, but I suspect that there is a hole or the tarp is...

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Last post by Teapot1
Sat 16 Sep, 2023 12:23
LOOKING FOR A SPECIFIC WINTER COVER

by Ydhtbiotsao » Wed 26 Jul, 2023 20:21

I’ve had a 14' round Above Ground pool placed below ground for my retired wife. It eliminates the danger of deck or rickety ladder collapse. I have a 50’ chain link...

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Wed 26 Jul, 2023 20:21
Pool not properly cleaned

by LL0rd » Fri 23 Jun, 2023 03:12

Hey Guys,

I have a question. In our house, we have a swimming pool. In the years before, after the winter, a company was "opening" the pool. The guy worked...

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Last post by Teapot1
Fri 23 Jun, 2023 07:18
Filter pressure to high

by Murlsketeer » Mon 05 Jun, 2023 19:37

Hello,

After opening our pool up for the year the filter pressure is reading 8 PSI higher than normal causing the gage to split the line from green to red. Normally the...

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Wed 14 Jun, 2023 13:48
RV antifreeze ok to use in pool lines?

by mknmike » Fri 18 Nov, 2022 10:45

RV antifreeze seems much cheaper (<$4/gallon) than Pool antifreeze when I search (~$10-30/gallon). But this article says they are the same thing.

I have blown...

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Last post by mknmike
Tue 23 May, 2023 03:46
Pool opening

by jammincomedy » Sat 29 Apr, 2023 18:10

Hello. I have a 14,000 gallon in-ground pool. When we first had it put in about six years ago, we were promised a detailed in-person tutorial on how to open and close...

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Last post by jammincomedy
Sat 29 Apr, 2023 18:10
cya won't come up

by cowboymommy » Wed 19 Apr, 2023 09:11

Hello! I am trying to figure out why I am having issues this year bringing up my CYA. We have about a 13,000 gallon shotcrete pool with pebbletec. I added a 4 pound bag...

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Last post by Teapot1
Fri 21 Apr, 2023 08:13
Closing Pool Myself First Time

by mknmike » Sun 13 Nov, 2022 11:09

I thought I’d document what I’m doing, even if it’s just for me or my family to come back to in the future and maybe learn from some lessons.

1) Remove Solar Cover...

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Mon 03 Apr, 2023 07:37
Help needed... closing pool

by Tas199 » Mon 17 Oct, 2022 11:11

I have an almost 30 year old inground 20x40 vinyl liner pool. 2 years ago - found that I was losing water; found and patched hole in liner; during winter, more lost...

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Wed 02 Nov, 2022 11:35
Help needed... closing pool

by Tas199 » Mon 17 Oct, 2022 09:03

It's been a 2 year battle - but I've finally gotten a new liner installed 10/10/2022. Originally had a problem with losing water 2 years ago, when figured out - it was...

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Wed 02 Nov, 2022 11:33
Winterizing inground pool in NE

by erjdriver » Wed 28 Sep, 2022 16:16

Hi,

Winterizing my inground pool - pvc pipes.

Is that necessary - i.e. pvc???

I'm looking for an air blower - what's the cheapest/workable one.

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Thu 06 Oct, 2022 23:56
Skimmer Cover with Vacuum Port

by crimsonashes » Sun 02 Oct, 2022 20:37

Hello,

I just had my pool closed for the winter for the first time, and the pool guy used a specially made skimmer plate cover with vacuum port attachment to blow out...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Mon 03 Oct, 2022 02:39

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