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Refilling pool after draining?

by meganparadox » Fri 15 Jul, 2011 12:12

We're draining our pool with a submersible pump, but we're not sure what to do after draining. There will be a little water left in the pool. It's...

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Fri 15 Jul, 2011 12:12
Pool opening - when

by milkalove » Fri 08 Apr, 2011 10:24

Hi everyone,
We have an inground saltwater pool (those with a chlorinator). It is still closed but unexpectedly, we have to leave town for five...

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Fri 08 Apr, 2011 10:24
air pillow deflated

by confused » Mon 27 Oct, 2008 08:54

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we winterized our pool about a month ago and yesterday we looked out there and the air pillow has either deflated or popped. We did not blow it up...

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To make the process of putting in an air pillow really easy, use The Pool Pillow Pal, it's a connection device and method which connects and centers...

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Fri 04 Mar, 2011 16:21
Is it OK if my in-ground pool doesn't have a main drain valv

by savas » Mon 01 Nov, 2010 17:19

Hi pool experts,

I'm a novice and I closed the pool to day for the first time, I used a Husky 20gallon air compressor at 15-25psi connected to the...

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Mon 01 Nov, 2010 17:19
Closing problem

by KY Leaky Pool » Mon 27 Sep, 2010 13:49

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Sorry if already discussed, but I am a 1st time closer of 18 x 32 inground pool. I have been opening every year for past three as costs to bring...

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Sorry if already discussed, but I am a 1st time closer of 18 x 32 inground pool. I have been opening every year for past three as costs to bring...

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Tue 28 Sep, 2010 02:10
leak from clamps on multiport valve

by smileyface » Sun 19 Sep, 2010 18:49

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Hi, can someone help me? recently I've had my sand filter service.(new sand, new drum and new clamp for the multiport). There were drips of water...

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Tell the service person to get back out there and fix it. Who cares if it's "convenient". He was paid to do the job properly. He needs to...

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Sun 19 Sep, 2010 23:00
First time pool closing

by Erin619 » Mon 30 Aug, 2010 18:20

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This is our first year with an above ground pool. It is an 18x33. Do I need to put a cover on it? I have absolutely no idea what to do to get it...

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Erin,

I also am in NC and choose not to close (cover) my pool. Some do and some don't and I'm still a little undecided as to what's best. Since I do...

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Last post by duraleigh
Sat 11 Sep, 2010 11:51
Do you have to empty all water when closing?

by Guest » Thu 26 Aug, 2010 08:18

Just got a new above ground, but had one for about 5 years. Always drained about 2-3 feet of water below the skimmer. Can you just plug it, or would...

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Thu 26 Aug, 2010 08:18
Can I leave a solar cover under the winter coner?

by RGH » Sun 17 Aug, 2008 08:59

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It seems that I am always pumping out pool water whenever I pump off water off of the winter cover every spring even with new winter covers due to...

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Most of the solar pool cover manufacturers recommended removing the solar cover when the pool is superchlorinated or shocked, because the chlorine...

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Thu 29 Jul, 2010 17:31
Too Much Shock-it Added

by mykritterskount » Sun 04 Jul, 2010 19:36

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What can I do if I added too much SHOCK-IT initially? Must it be totally drained now?

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Probably HTH "Sock-it".

You can use chlorine neutralizer if necessary.

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Last post by Alan G Myerson
Tue 06 Jul, 2010 03:36
Frequently having to backwash when opening

by dfresh4130 » Sun 23 May, 2010 00:25

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Hey All,

I just opened my pool today and this is my second year doing so. It's an in-ground L shaped pool, 25K gallons, chlorinated with sand...

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I believe that you need to keep backwashing, but sand in a sand filter should be replaced every 4 to 5 seasons so it is possible that you need to...

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Last post by SteveM1800
Wed 30 Jun, 2010 12:12
Advance Winterizing Preparation for Texas Rental?

by ms_fausey » Wed 16 Jun, 2010 19:28

Howdy,

I've owned my home for 4+ years and the pool is 8 - 9 years old. 15,000 gallon In-ground gunite pool in Little Elm, TX, 75068, with a hottub...

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Wed 16 Jun, 2010 19:28
Drainage Problem

by muttcuts » Sat 29 May, 2010 06:42

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I hope someone can help. This problem is driving me nuts! We have an inground concrete 10m x 5m pool in Spain. We had a leakage problem and drained...

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You can go get a small sump pump at any hardware store and drain it with a hose.

If you need help, go to

Good luck

I hope someone can help. This...

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Last post by riverdogg8899
Tue 15 Jun, 2010 13:20
No circulation of water

by munchman » Fri 11 Jun, 2010 11:58

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I have just emptied my in ground pool to replace some tiles and started to fill it back up, but when I turn on my pump it doesn't draw water through....

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I have a similar problem to this.

I cant get a water flow at all. The pump is on and there is power to it but no water flow.. I have put water in...

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Last post by CoasterDesignerpro1
Mon 14 Jun, 2010 15:08
Not pumpimg water

by jcos6702 » Sat 29 May, 2010 11:28

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I just opened my inground pool and when I tuned the filter on it seemed to work and pushed water out through the jets but now it seems to have...

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Hey, try backwashing your filter. Is the water dirty?

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Last post by SteveM1800
Wed 02 Jun, 2010 15:00
decomposed debris on pool bottom

by sunny2pools » Thu 27 May, 2010 15:45

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We have just opened our first greenish/black pool. After days leaving the filter running, lots of backwashing, algaecide, clarifier and shock, I...

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Hi Sunny,

You can get the debris out by vacuuming. It's just gonna require some patience and the right approach. First, if possible on your system,...

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Thu 27 May, 2010 16:16
Pressure working but no reading

by dollarhero » Wed 12 May, 2010 16:21

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Hi,

i just opened my pool today, everyone went fine and water is filtering fine and the pressure gage is working as well, but I am not having any...

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If you get a reading on the filter gauge, and you see water is circulating fine, perhaps you just need a new gauge on the pool line?

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Wed 12 May, 2010 17:06
No water coming out of pool Jets:(

by kim750 » Thu 06 May, 2010 09:38

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Hi. This is my first year trying to do the pool myself and I am determined. I have gotten the water chemistry right, the pool is vacuumed and very...

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Either there is a blockage, which sounds less likely if your pool and water are clean, or your motor is bad and you need a new one. Has your pool...

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Last post by SteveM1800
Wed 12 May, 2010 13:20
New Liner Issue upon opening

by bryant1976 » Mon 10 May, 2010 07:19

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Hello everyone! I'm now in my 4th season as a pool owner and am excited about this season. I decided to open my pool (in southern Ohio) yesterday...

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Bryant, if there's enough stretch left in the liner you can pull it back up for sure. As you said already the vinyl has become cold and stiff over...

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Mon 10 May, 2010 11:40
Where does this pipe go?

by edweather » Fri 16 Apr, 2010 19:50

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We bought the house in upstate NY, and moved in last fall. It has an in-ground 20k gal. in-ground pool w/vinyl liner. A pool company closed the pool...

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Thanks for the feedback. I asked the installer of the pool and they said that it is a french drain to remove water from under the pool.

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Thu 22 Apr, 2010 10:14

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