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Pressure gauge is running high (22) do I need new sand?

by Randi515 » Sun 13 Apr, 2008 16:00

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The pressure gauge on my filter is showing 22, where it usally runs at 12. I've backwashed it 5 times and my water is clear. Do I need new sand? This...

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You shouldnt need new sand. Make sure all your valves are open and nothing is obstructing the flow after the filter. Also try using a sand filter...

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Last post by muss08
Sat 19 Apr, 2008 17:46
took out freeze plugs and all the crap turned it on but ...

by noitall...notpools » Thu 17 Apr, 2008 19:38

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I've never opened a pool

I can build 12 million dollar houses but don't know squat about pools

what is the process for opening the pool

I...

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I'd be glad to help but I need to know- gallonage, equipment (filter, pumps, heater?, chlorine feeder or salt chlorine generator, etc.), what kind of...

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Last post by muss08
Sat 19 Apr, 2008 17:44
HOW DO YOU BACKWASH? WITH PUMP RUNNING OR NOT

by GHO » Sat 19 Apr, 2008 11:58

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COULD SOMEONE TELL ME HOW TO BACKWASH AND RINSE

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Depends on what kind of valve you have at the filter and what kind of filter. If you have a multiport valve (a knob with a bunch of options such as...

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Last post by muss08
Sat 19 Apr, 2008 17:30
cover and 300 ibs of rotten leaves on bottom of pool

by gerry » Tue 08 Apr, 2008 15:58

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For some unknown reason at this point in time, our cover fell to the bottom of our in ground pool over the winter and it is a mess. Also the heavy...

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Gerry,

I had a similar problem. net on pool. several oak trees dumping leaves on net. net collapses. Leaves at bottom of pool. Been there.

here...

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Last post by rajivroy
Sat 12 Apr, 2008 19:10
Cover fell in! Water above skimmer and jets!

by angelald » Sat 05 Apr, 2008 15:39

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Just wondering what we are in for. We plugged up the skimmer and the jets with this styrofoam-type tubing (apparently the idea is that it will expand...

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There is no guarantee that your pipes have cracked but there is a very good chance of it. You'll know almost immediately when you start your pool....

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Last post by muss08
Sat 05 Apr, 2008 15:50
chemicals for first time set up

by bthsmith » Sat 16 Jun, 2007 17:32

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What chemicals do I need to put in the pool the first time I set it up?

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Muratic acid, Metal out, Pool Stabilizer, shock and calcium. Tim

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Last post by tim
Sat 15 Mar, 2008 05:50
Ice on pool cover!

by dand » Tue 25 Dec, 2007 09:23

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Hey everyone,

I ran into a problem this year with my inground pool. Recently we had a huge rain storm right after a bunch of ice and snow. I...

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What kind of covers are you using?

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Last post by Accessories4pools
Thu 28 Feb, 2008 09:45
closing an inground pool

by c spooner » Mon 28 Jan, 2008 10:05

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My mother is 83 years young. her pool is getting to be too much work for her and she doesn't use it anymore now that the grandchildren are all grown...

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Im in the UK, so weather situation may effect more,

I have closed many pools in my time as a pool engineer. I have beeen luvky enough to have a pool...

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Last post by Ickle
Thu 31 Jan, 2008 12:05
winter water level

by beifstu » Sat 15 Dec, 2007 20:18

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I've closed my pool and drained to below the returns. I have the returns plugged but was wondering if it was important to keep the water level below...

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I am assuming this is an inground pool.

I usually plug up the vacuum intake and filter return after blowing out the lines with a shop vac, but I...

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Last post by dand
Mon 31 Dec, 2007 13:53
Closing an Inground Pool, late

by Illinois Inground » Sun 18 Nov, 2007 11:54

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I know it crazy but we are attempting to keep our pool open until after Thanksgiving. We are going to have a pool party Thanksgiving get-together....

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That is what I was looking for, exactly!!

Thanks!!!

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Last post by Guest
Sat 24 Nov, 2007 12:15
To Drain & NOT Run or RUN & NOT Drain ??? !!!

by BritTim » Sat 17 Nov, 2007 12:22

I have just found this forum & find it helpful. My question is about an in-ground pool in an area that has some frosts ( but not deep & long...

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Sat 17 Nov, 2007 12:22
BACKWASH AND RINSE DURING WINTER MONTHS

by MIKEGOUGH1 » Sun 21 Oct, 2007 18:27

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I live in Mobile, Alabama where it does not get cold enough to worry about winterizing my pool, but I did purchase a mesh cover for leaves. I plan to...

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You will have to look and see for yourself, I would say no but it will depend on the color of the water when you backwash. Good Luck

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Last post by Walter
Tue 13 Nov, 2007 11:32
winterize main drain in above ground

by marg1bella » Mon 29 Oct, 2007 11:34

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We had a main drain installed this year in our above ground and we do not know how to close it off so we can fill it with antifreeze? Any ideas?...

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should be able to put a 1 1/2" or 2" plug inside the main drain itself, have to get in the water and remove the cover and you will be able...

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Last post by Walter
Tue 13 Nov, 2007 11:23
BLOWING OUT MULTIPLE MAIN DRAINS

by DEMICAN » Thu 08 Nov, 2007 14:46

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CAN ANYONE GIVE ME SOME ADVICE ABOUT BLOWING OUT A MAIN DRAIN. I JUST WINTERIZED MY POOL FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR AND IM NOT SURE WHAT TO DO...

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should be normal, they are connected but no in the sense you think. I will try to explain take 2 glasses of water(main drains) put one straw in each...

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Last post by Walter
Tue 13 Nov, 2007 11:16
Advice on winterizing multiple infloor returns

by soccer_bloccer » Mon 05 Nov, 2007 15:21

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I have pool with six in-floor returns from the main pump, two returns in the shallow end, two at medium depth and two in deep end. When trying to...

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I would have said that would be fine, i dont imagine that you would have any problems with pipes freezing at that depth.

Is your plant above or...

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Last post by Ickle
Mon 12 Nov, 2007 08:36
winterizing dirty pool

by jrs23 » Wed 19 Sep, 2007 13:43

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Has anyone winterized a pool with lots of algae. My water leaked out and I don't want to fill,clean,drain. then winterize. I want to wait and fill...

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you can indeed close a pool for winter whilst it is green, my suggestion would not to close it in such state if possible. But if needs much i would...

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Last post by Ickle
Wed 07 Nov, 2007 10:59
Draining above ground pool

by crescentwench » Sun 28 May, 2006 17:06

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Hi- terrible green algae in our pool. REALLY bad, horror-movie-swamp-thing algae. What are the ramifications of entirely draining our 18' above...

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We drained our pool to fix a small hole and it ruined the liner. If you let it get dry it becomes very brittle. Just use chemicals. I found algecide...

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Last post by marg1bella
Mon 29 Oct, 2007 13:12
First winter w/ Inground Pool in Texas

by pool_girl » Sun 07 Oct, 2007 12:43

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This forum really helped me learn pool chemistry 101 and, thanks to you, I had a successful swim season - thank you! Now it's time to...

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thank you very much chemgeek, very helpful!

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Last post by IkeRay
Wed 24 Oct, 2007 11:45
Winter Pill?

by Princesspedicure » Wed 22 Aug, 2007 11:23

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I received a flyer from Leslie's pool yesterday and there was something in it called WinterPill. Supposedly, it's placed in the pool beneath the...

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My local dealer said it is not used as an alternative for the chemicals used to close the pool. It' just suppose to help over the winter.

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Last post by POOL_MAN
Fri 12 Oct, 2007 09:54
How do I open my pool?

by Pool Girl » Sat 03 Jun, 2006 18:24

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:roll: Hi I need help we have had our inground pool since last year. We had it professionally closed for the winter. Spring came around and called...

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if there is like a 'dust' on the bottom of the pool, or any algae, vac it to waste, as it will just pass through the filter and you wll notice clouds...

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Thu 11 Oct, 2007 01:09

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