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Automatic Pool Cover

by steve_pullen » Tue 20 Jan, 2009 12:36

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I'm looking to have an automatic pool cover installed on my existing pool in Minneapolis. My research has indicated many pros with just one BIG con....

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would you care to share the information about the option you found

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Sat 28 Mar, 2009 16:00
Solar covers

by raiderron » Sun 22 Mar, 2009 21:35

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Any advice on purchasing a solar cover? I want a cover to heat up pool in spring, big concern is can I roll up cover and put it back in box? Dohenys...

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Called Dohenys Water works, they advised when removing cover and before storing to rinse off chlorine. (I won't need solar cover after spring warmup)...

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Thu 26 Mar, 2009 11:19
Solar Blanket Question

by bryant1976 » Tue 24 Mar, 2009 13:09

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I have a 14 X 28 4ft. inground pool, but cannot find a solar blanket that will fit my pool. There is one on sale at lowes for a 16 X 32 ft pool....

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You can trim it down to fit. Do this in two stages. The first trim, cut the blanket larger then your pool. Maybe use the outside of the coping as...

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Thu 26 Mar, 2009 08:30
CONCRETE deck cleaning

by skizilla » Thu 24 Apr, 2008 17:06

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Every spring I spend 3 to 4 hours of backbreaking powerwashing my white concrete limestone

deck around my inground pool. I was wondering if anybody...

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Whenever I net or brush pool I splash some pool water on concrete, doesn't seem to hurt or stain concrete obviously, and makes cleaning the concrete...

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Sun 22 Mar, 2009 21:41
What auto pool cleaner works best?

by cheese » Thu 14 Jun, 2007 11:25

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I have an in ground pool with a steep sloap and steps. Which automatic pool cleaner works best?

Dolphin Dynamic

Robotic Pool Cleaner

Aquabot...

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Why is the aquabot better than the dolphin as an inground pool cleaner?

Are there any feature and cost comparisons or discussions that are more...

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Thu 12 Mar, 2009 06:14
Quade 60 D.E. filter

by PoolDad2 » Tue 10 Mar, 2009 10:24

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I'm on another computer and can't remember my password but wanted to get this question out now. I have a Pentair Quade 60 D.E filter. Is it possible...

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If you want a cartridge filter you will need to trash the DE filter and get a new one. As far as I know, there are no cartridges for the Pentair Quad...

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Tue 10 Mar, 2009 12:11
Draining swimming pool after heavy rain

by sparkwatercleaner » Tue 21 Oct, 2008 08:34

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I want to know how much I have to wait to drain my concrete swimming pool after heavy rainfall. My pool doesn't have a drain plug, and I have no way...

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You really need to contact the local pool pros who have access to this information. Draining is most safely done in the dry season.

It is not worth...

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Mon 09 Mar, 2009 06:11
Daisy8

by papaw58 » Sun 08 Mar, 2009 16:55

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Reels
I've have a 30' above ground pool for two yr now. It's time to get a reel for the cover. Who out there likes their reel and what would you do...

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Sorry about that grandchild got up here and tried to sign in to her site.

What in was wishing to see is what reels people have and pro- co. Have to...

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Sun 08 Mar, 2009 21:36
Coping error?

by gblanchard » Thu 12 Feb, 2009 10:09

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I used a cleaner for tile on my coping (recommended by Leslies pool supplies) to clean off the calcium build up and now I have etched coping color....

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Thanks! I did try an exterior sealer but I didn't like the whitish uneven coat it left. Perhaps a poly/oil based substance would sink in and give an...

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Mon 02 Mar, 2009 13:07
How much water should be in the waste basket on a pool pump

by chainsawparts » Sun 22 Feb, 2009 11:20

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I have a 2 HP Sta Rite pool pump with a waste basket. Should the waste basket be full of water when the pump is running. I can see the water flowing...

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Me hit the nail on the head

If it does not fill up then either the o-ring is not sealing, you have a leak in your plumbing or the suction intake is...

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Tue 24 Feb, 2009 12:17
Winter Cover opinions

by Guest » Fri 24 Oct, 2008 10:21

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I need opinions on winter covers for in-ground pools. There are so many options and I can't find actual comments from users on many of them. Any help...

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I must qualify what i said the other day. These sorts of covers are ideal for pools with no raised portions, and with a solid 3 ft minimum concrete...

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Sun 01 Feb, 2009 10:41
POOLSKIM connector too big for my 1" pool inlet.

by Mfpluna » Tue 27 Jan, 2009 11:35

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Iv been looking everywhere online for a fitting to fit INSIDE my (im guessing very small rare) 1" pool inlet.

Im trying to install the...

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Ive seen this before on some Intex pools, and on at least one of them the 1" blue fitting actually screwed into the side of the pool. Do you...

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Thu 29 Jan, 2009 10:49
Aqua Logic Sense & Dispense System

by Rick Sass » Sat 29 Nov, 2008 16:11

Has anyone installed and used this system? How does it perform?

I'm also interested in the AquaChem 2 module that uses CO2 for pH lowering. Any...

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Sat 29 Nov, 2008 16:11
thermal pool blanket

by justden » Fri 24 Oct, 2008 16:44

Does anyone know where to get a cover for a indoor pool, I don't need a solar cover but I would like something to keep in the heat. I have heard of...

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Fri 24 Oct, 2008 16:44
cool deck

by luke13 » Thu 25 Sep, 2008 06:24

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is there a special coating to protect and extend the cool deck's durability.

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If you live in a cold-weather climate you may think about actually covering the Kool-Deck when you winterize the pool. Anthony & Sylvan Pools...

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Mon 20 Oct, 2008 09:34
sealing flagstone

by gregg » Fri 22 Aug, 2008 09:31

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Just built an inground saltwater pool with flagstone coping. Need to seal the flagstone because its shedding and I want to protect it. I have two...

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Excellent sealing results are achieved using SKID SAFE Water Based Sealer/Finish and ND AGGREGATE TM. Manufactured by NEW DIMENSIONS SOLUTIONS since...

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Last post by Knightf6
Thu 09 Oct, 2008 07:51
leaf rakes

by pool_girl » Sun 10 Aug, 2008 17:15

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The best leaf rake I've been able to find still doesn't hold up - it pops out of its frame. Can anyone suggest are really good make/brand that will...

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All pool accessories are basically garbage. They last 1-3 years, if you're lucky. Pool rakes are a joke. If the netting of the bag doesn't degrade in...

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Wed 01 Oct, 2008 19:30
Oil Stain on Kool Deck

by Yuma » Sun 21 Sep, 2008 22:26

Has anyone any good ways to remove an oil stain from Kool Deck ?

( If this matters; it is 10w40 oil from a chain saw )

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Sun 21 Sep, 2008 22:26
Woyager filter

by K Ball » Mon 15 Sep, 2008 13:50

why does my 1 1/2 year old pump motor only run 10 seconds?

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Mon 15 Sep, 2008 13:50
Robo Kleen Stopped Working

by stwright » Sun 14 Sep, 2008 09:09

I've used the Robo Kleen for 2 seasons and it worked great. All of a sudden stopped. When powered on, briefly blows water out of top and then stops....

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Sun 14 Sep, 2008 09:09

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