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o-ring ripoff

by Charles » Wed 05 Apr, 2006 11:23

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Hi - I seem to have the same problem every year, the o-ring in the lid of my chlorinator has stretched/worn and is no longer watertight so the...

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I used to have the same gripe. Now I buy all our o-rings from our local hydraulics dealer. We use dozens of o-rings of all different sizes each year...

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Last post by Larry
Wed 05 Apr, 2006 15:16
New Opening

by BurnoutScott » Sun 02 Apr, 2006 14:07

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I am so glad I found these forums. I recently lost my parents and have now gained a new house (with a pool) from them. Now, I don't know the first...

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Well, some new revelations today.

But first, your response:

The glass thing I mention sits just behind the pressure gauge.

And the new...

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Last post by BurnoutScott
Mon 03 Apr, 2006 18:07
chlorine issues and bubbles

by stacy » Sun 02 Apr, 2006 21:31

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Hi,

I had such wonderful luck last time with the help that I received on this site that I'm going to try again!

I closed my pool last summer...

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After adding the shock, you should be able to read a free chlorine level for at least a few hours. If you can't, I would try a different test kit....

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Last post by Pool Help
Mon 03 Apr, 2006 16:07
pump is on but water is not being sucked from the skimmers

by stacy » Tue 28 Mar, 2006 16:51

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I am opening my pool and I opened all the returns, opened all the skimmers, turned on the motor and no water is running anywhere! I have a pool...

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Hi Stacy and welcome to the forums.

It sounds like you need to prime the pump. Open the pump (basket) cover and fill the pump with water. You can...

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Last post by Pool Help
Wed 29 Mar, 2006 03:34
LOwering Pool water level in the off season

by Dan S » Wed 26 Oct, 2005 16:28

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What is a quick and efficient way to lower the too high water level in my winterized in-ground pool. Should I buy a submersible pump and place it in...

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Open the main drain valve and let some water out that way.

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Last post by Grouch
Sun 19 Feb, 2006 16:21
opening pool

by chris » Tue 29 Mar, 2005 12:21

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i would like to open my pool by myself and would like some advice from anyone on how to do it properly ido have a heater.The snow is stsrting to...

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can you use javex bleach to clorinate ?
You can use any bleach to chlorinate, though bleach has a very low chlorine content (typically <5%)....

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Last post by Larry
Sun 15 Jan, 2006 08:54
Pool Opening Problem

by Luvai » Sat 14 May, 2005 10:14

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Hi!

I have opened my pool first time this year. I removed the cover top up the pool water, remove plugs and make sure the pipes are full of water...

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Make sure the multiport valve is set to filtration (position 1).

Recheck that the pipes are all full of water.

Try backwashing and then set to...

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Last post by Pool Problem Solver
Sun 15 Jan, 2006 08:46
Pool Liner torn

by Deb » Sat 11 Jun, 2005 16:47

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I closed my pool last year by emptying it to within 3 below the plumbing line, and felt I did everything right, but over the winter, ice built up on...

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There are cover pumps available that keep the water off the cover.

I have used blow up floats under the cover to keep the center of the cover...

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Last post by Liner
Sun 15 Jan, 2006 08:42
hELP

by GUEST » Mon 22 Aug, 2005 08:55

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I am on my 6th time filling my 24' above ground, The question is

do the walls move or buckle upon filling until the water reaches

a certain level?...

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24' round, the liner has a pre-formed lip that fits over the wall

and the cove fits over that. Do Liners shrink?

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Last post by guest
Tue 27 Sep, 2005 13:22
Meyco Pool Cover

by Guest » Fri 19 Aug, 2005 14:26

I'm in desperate need of replacing a 15 yr old Meyco Mesh Pool Cover. Now I'm confused as to what Meyco Cover to purchase. My pool is a 18x36...

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Fri 19 Aug, 2005 14:26
water problems

by tws » Thu 16 Jun, 2005 19:13

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Last year I had problems with alkilinity.I finally got the levels right by the end of the summer and also got rid of the stains and green tint to the...

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With the exception of this year, I always find it that every time I open my pool, the water is a bit cloudy and has a green tint to it. While filling...

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Last post by Guest
Tue 21 Jun, 2005 14:00
Cleaning a pool that has not been cleaned in 1 year

by Leroy » Fri 03 Jun, 2005 15:04

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Does anyone have any suggestions on what is the best way to clean a pool that has been sitting for a year and has not been cleaned, or been taken...

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Does anyone have any suggestions on what is the best way to clean a pool that has been sitting for a year and has not been cleaned, or been taken...

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Last post by cheri
Tue 14 Jun, 2005 20:57
i need some help with opening my pool

by Guest » Wed 08 Jun, 2005 14:09

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in the skimmers do you have to remove any caps and replace them with just a connector for vaccumning

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I am a little confused?

Are you opening your pool or vacuuming it?

If you are opening, yes you have to remove caps when you connect your hoses up...

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Last post by Gov
Wed 08 Jun, 2005 16:33
How to clean dirty beige walls

by jodo » Sun 15 May, 2005 11:46

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I'm assigned to clean an in-ground uncovered pool that sat dormant too long. The walls are beige and will need to be seriously cleaned.

Is it best...

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you prolly need to drain and have it acid washed. you can also check for cracks, leaks, and other possible problems during acid washing.

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Last post by Guest
Wed 18 May, 2005 13:23
clearing up pool in sprint

by kathy » Mon 04 Apr, 2005 11:52

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Help,, I am a new pool owner with no experience, I just opened my pool and the water is green, I have the chemicals balanced and have put pool shock...

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I am new as well and had a very green pool when we removed the cover. We put in an entire bottle of algecide along with the shock and when the algea...

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Last post by vmaresca
Tue 17 May, 2005 12:14
Opening pool - water leak into pool over winter

by Jeff » Fri 08 Apr, 2005 20:20

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The snow has finally melted off our inground pool this week, however the water level on the cover is the highest in five years and has leaked into...

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It is advisable to shock treat a pool in spring at the first sign of algae growth. The green you describe is probably algae so I would recommend...

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Last post by Larry
Sun 10 Apr, 2005 17:05
buying a house with a pool

by Shannon » Tue 15 Feb, 2005 14:13

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We're in the process of buying a house with a very large in-ground pool. The water is black but no odor. It does have a DE filter and we're wondering...

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Dear Shannon

I suggest that you drain the pool so that you can really get a good picture of the state of the surface itself. You may find problems...

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Last post by Larry
Wed 16 Feb, 2005 04:44

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