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White Algae

by krisd0201 » Tue 26 Jun, 2007 07:33

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My pool dealer has told me I have white algae. It looks like shredded Kleenex. I use Bacquacil. I cannot get rid of it. I have lowered the water...

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Cheri is correct, but in the long-run, after 3 years or so, Baquacil won't prevent certain pathogens and you'll be more likely to get white...

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Last post by chem geek
Fri 20 Jul, 2007 19:23
return questions

by kris » Thu 12 Jul, 2007 19:36

Should my return be pointed a certain way? Also when I vaccum my pool I always get a foam comming out of the return. It has been 3 mths that the pool...

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Last post by kris
Thu 12 Jul, 2007 19:36
chemical starter kit

by mtjj » Wed 20 Jun, 2007 08:58

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our new pool if finally filled with water and a natures way chemical starter kit came with it Im nervous about getting it right any help thanks

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Test your water every day, adjust chemicals accordingly, if needed.

Brush, vacuum regularly and run your pump long enough every day.

If you...

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Last post by Buggsw
Wed 20 Jun, 2007 22:51
Cant get a flow of water through the pump... HELP!

by llegomikey » Tue 08 May, 2007 21:48

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I'm a new pool owner. I bought a house with an in-ground pool. The previous owners were using it and I saw it before they closed it. It was working...

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I turn on the pump and no water is flowing through. Do you have any idea what I am doing wrong? Any help would be appreciated.

When winterizing...

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Last post by Backglass
Tue 19 Jun, 2007 20:02
chemicals to newly filled pool

by jmegster » Wed 30 May, 2007 22:02

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can anyone advise how to treat a newly filled 24'above ground pool. should i just add shock and let the filter run a few days or do i need to...

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First, get your pool volume and test readings, then someone can advise you what you need to add.

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Last post by Buggsw
Sat 02 Jun, 2007 22:23
long-term closing

by AJW » Fri 01 Jun, 2007 09:32

We have a 15 (or so) year old in-ground pool with vinyl lining in New York State. The pool is in good shape and has been closed properly, with liner,...

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Last post by AJW
Fri 01 Jun, 2007 09:32
filling a newly resurfaced pool

by thegman » Thu 20 Apr, 2006 21:01

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We are having our pool refinished and its been years since I have done this.

Specifically, what chemicals are needed to get the pool up to speed? I...

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can anyone advise how to treat a newly filled 24'above ground pool. should i just add shock and let the filter run a few days or do i need to...

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Last post by jmegster
Wed 30 May, 2007 22:00
Is it to late, or am I going to have to drain it??

by Brian87gt » Sat 12 May, 2007 23:27

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I swear i'll never do it again. But last year I got lazy and when it came time to close my pool I didn't cover it, or add any chemicals. So now i'm...

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I am in Guelph.

I am sure there is a seed coop in the area.

I awill also check with lanscape suppliers.

Many thanks.

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Last post by Guest
Tue 29 May, 2007 15:13
pump motor problem?

by sueandchris » Mon 28 May, 2007 11:20

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We opened our inground pool today - went through the normal routine - However, when we turned on the filter nothing happened. We can hear a buzz...

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A buzz can indicate a motor problem or a pump problem. It could be the pump impellor is jammed for some reason or the capacitor on the motor has...

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Last post by dynamictiger
Mon 28 May, 2007 17:23
leaky ose connections

by Jamar » Mon 28 May, 2007 12:48

We have owned our pool for several years without problems. When we opened it this year, one of the hose connections to the shut-off valve is leaking...

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Last post by Jamar
Mon 28 May, 2007 12:48
Can't assemble Jet Eye-Ball Fittings. Please help

by PoolLosers » Sun 06 May, 2007 18:33

We have just started reopening the pool but were in a pickle regarding the jet eyeball fittings. I tried screwing it in but the ball itself is way to...

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Last post by PoolLosers
Sun 06 May, 2007 18:33
Adding water with cover still on?

by Judy » Tue 24 Apr, 2007 08:30

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Hi.

We are first-time pool owners. We moved in our house in October, after our pool was already closed. I would like to start the process of...

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Hi Judy....Though it sounds like a good idea (if you are definately out of the freezing zone)..I think I would wait until your ready to start the...

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Last post by dogette
Wed 25 Apr, 2007 06:40
we set up pool and weather reached below freezing, Help

by cb » Wed 04 Apr, 2007 11:52

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we set up our above ground pool a couple weeks ago. the pump is hooked up, we cleaned it out and its been running for a couple days. The temp just...

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moving water won't freeze. It's important to have your pump running 24/7 if you've set it up.. and it's still possible there can be temperatures like...

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Last post by jandh182
Sun 08 Apr, 2007 19:30
First Pool... Trying to start the Open process.. Please Help

by jandh18 » Fri 16 Mar, 2007 21:56

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Hi! I'm new to the boards... mainly because we just bought a house and it has a pool. We have never had a pool before. The sellers did a terrible job...

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Yeah, we found one of those plates tonight, but it was too big.. we are going to a pool store tomorrow.

What do you mean by mains or a bore? The...

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Last post by jandh18
Sun 18 Mar, 2007 21:48
Weight of ice in pool

by [email protected] » Thu 15 Mar, 2007 11:59

I had my inground pool winterized (I'm in CT) by a local company. I just looked under the pool cover -- there's ice about 6-8 inches thick up to the...

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Last post by [email protected]
Thu 15 Mar, 2007 11:59
Low water in pool during the winter - advice please!

by Bill » Wed 14 Feb, 2007 09:39

Last summer I knew I had a leak in my in ground pool some place but had not found it when I closed the pool in the fall. Now it is Feb and in the...

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Last post by Bill
Wed 14 Feb, 2007 09:39
Regrouting

by James Ryder » Thu 30 Nov, 2006 06:43

Hi. I'm in Malaysia. Pool grouting is dirty, some erosion of grouting, but otherwise the pool tiling is excellent. Contractors recommend emptying,...

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Last post by James Ryder
Thu 30 Nov, 2006 06:43
Winterizing in SE Texas

by airelav » Thu 16 Nov, 2006 10:20

We bought a house during the summer that has a guinite in-ground pool. We are just now getting a fall here in Houston and we need to close the pool....

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Last post by airelav
Thu 16 Nov, 2006 10:20
winter clocing

by thegoatman » Tue 31 Oct, 2006 18:41

Does anyone know exactly what level to lower the water to for (above ground 52")winter closing? I live in PEI CANADA where it is very cold in...

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Last post by thegoatman
Tue 31 Oct, 2006 18:41
There's gotta be a better way to winterize...

by winterblues » Tue 31 Oct, 2006 17:21

For above ground pools, is there a better way to cover the pool for the winter? Is there any product out there that actually fits around the pool...

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Last post by winterblues
Tue 31 Oct, 2006 17:21

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