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Closing Above Ground Pool

by [email protected] » Thu 05 Oct, 2006 23:40

We are getting ready to close our pool for the winter and would like a recommendation on which chemicals are necessary to put in so we can properly...

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Thu 05 Oct, 2006 23:40
leaking pool

by keithp » Wed 20 Sep, 2006 19:33

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My pool water level keeps going down on my inground pool I keep having to add water every few days it is inground and has a vinyl liner I don't see...

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i had the same problem- i thought that the gasket to the sand filter looked worn so it ws replaced- this is the gasket which sits under the handle to...

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Last post by diane mcgill
Wed 27 Sep, 2006 12:12
no circulation from pump

by thedreemer » Wed 20 Sep, 2006 21:00

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hi folks i hope you can help--i moved into my new (older house) and the pool was beautiful--it stayed that way for several weeks --on 1 sunday i did...

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here is the comments i made in a reply email to a hopefully friend i met through this forum--hi dan==update #1 ==the tightrning of the lid helped-but...

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Last post by lawrencefwalker
Fri 22 Sep, 2006 20:16
What does a winter cover exactly do?

by hankejp » Sat 02 Sep, 2006 13:51

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Hello everyone,

I'm a first year, first time pool owner. We are getting ready to close down the pool for the year, and now I am wondering what...

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I live in SE Wisconsin. You MUST cover your pool or you'll have a mess on your hands in spring. The algae starts to grow on those warmer fall days...

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Last post by justmy2cent
Fri 15 Sep, 2006 07:19
Earth coming out of returns?

by Guest » Mon 12 Jun, 2006 21:18

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Just opened the pool, got rid of the green color but the water was still cloudy so I backwashed and after I added the earth and put the filter back...

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We had the same thing this past spring. Our problem was a worn out gasket. It was about $30 to buy the gasket and replace myself.

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Last post by Guest
Mon 11 Sep, 2006 20:24
winterizing issue

by willowoak » Mon 11 Sep, 2006 12:28

I live in Southeast Texas, do I need to winterize my pool, and if so what is the process?

Do I need to cover my pool as well?

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Last post by willowoak
Mon 11 Sep, 2006 12:28
To cover or not to cover...

by Aprilshowers » Fri 01 Sep, 2006 15:08

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I have a 27' above ground pool that has slow leaks through the liner. I patched the ones I could find, but what happens is over the winter the pool...

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Looks like you are either taking it down or replacing the liner - so the cover isn't needed. Don't let it drain - the weight of the water is needed...

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Last post by Guest
Tue 05 Sep, 2006 19:57
latex paint spilled into pool

by tommytj » Sat 26 Aug, 2006 19:32

I've spilled about 1-11/2 gallons of latex paint into my 22,ooo gallon pool. Is there anything I can put into it to dissolve it? I'd hate to drain...

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Last post by tommytj
Sat 26 Aug, 2006 19:32
Main Drain

by joeyv » Tue 15 Aug, 2006 16:25

I have a bottom drain on my above ground pool which I must plug prior to shutting down the pool for the winter. Is there a main drain solid cover...

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Last post by joeyv
Tue 15 Aug, 2006 16:25
instant cloudy water

by cgardee » Thu 22 Jun, 2006 12:24

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pool crystal clear at 8pm. pump off at 9pm, pool cloudy 7am. 6 pounds of shock, algaecide and clearifier 24 hours later still slightly cloudy. Any...

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You're watching it too much- you're pool can't go from incredibly cloudy to crystal clear in 1 day. A 50% improvement in a couple days is good. run...

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Last post by Guest
Sun 13 Aug, 2006 13:07
Winter cleaner

by all4him » Wed 02 Aug, 2006 09:03

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I live in San Antonio an have a new pool with a safety cover that will be put on in the winter. In order to maintain the water during the winter...

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depends on your turn over rate but 4-6 hours at the coldest temp should be good.

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Last post by Walter
Wed 02 Aug, 2006 15:12
drained pool 2/3 through drain, 1/3 balance now only air ??

by raimondo » Wed 21 Jun, 2006 08:14

Hello,

I STARTED DRAINING MY POOL THROUGH THE FLOOR DRAIN, THE POOL WAS QUITE FULL , NOW I HAVE ABOUT 18 TO 20 INCHES REMAING , ALL 0F A SUDDEN...

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Last post by raimondo
Wed 21 Jun, 2006 08:14
pool vacnot working and jets air sucking

by tracydismade » Sun 18 Jun, 2006 08:18

pool vac in skimmers not working at all the jets in the pool are sucking ind blowing in sink with the pool pump no presure of the de fillter...

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Last post by tracydismade
Sun 18 Jun, 2006 08:18
Torn pool cover

by New boy to pools » Wed 24 May, 2006 06:37

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I am trying to pump the water off of my pool cover to open it for the season. I have a vinyl inground pool and the water level on the cover is not...

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If you can find the tear - you could try putting an inflatable pillow near it to get the hole above the water. You could also partially remove the...

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Last post by Guest
Mon 12 Jun, 2006 18:34
balance

by jvm » Mon 12 Jun, 2006 14:05

Free chlorine is high as well as total alakinity. I finally got the ph in normal range. What do I do to get the others lower?

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Last post by jvm
Mon 12 Jun, 2006 14:05
Could it be the pump?

by tashagirl » Sun 11 Jun, 2006 20:57

Hi...I am in the processing of opening up my inground pool...but am having this problem..(I believe with the pump)...we hooked it up as we have done...

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Last post by tashagirl
Sun 11 Jun, 2006 20:57
cloudy water

by resa » Sat 10 Jun, 2006 16:09

We opened our pool 3 weeks ago and the water was really dark. We have since shocked it 3 times but the water is still very green and you can't see...

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Sat 10 Jun, 2006 16:09
soft water in pool

by jaros » Sat 03 Jun, 2006 21:40

I pt soft water in pool by mistake.How can I correct this.

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Last post by jaros
Sat 03 Jun, 2006 21:40
Black Film on Vinyl Liner

by MikeD » Thu 01 Jun, 2006 19:04

I opened my pool 2 weeks ago - the pool water appears clear and chlorine level is high - still trying to get the PH and Alkalinity levels up - over...

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Last post by MikeD
Thu 01 Jun, 2006 19:04
Water Coming In pool Unkown

by globug » Sun 28 May, 2006 06:18

Water from uknown place getting in pool. Could the Main Drain Be opeining and letting in ground water that is under plaster pool so the concrete does...

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Sun 28 May, 2006 06:18

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