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Fiberglass pool to salt water?

by Need pool help » Tue 17 Jul, 2007 07:06

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We recently moving into a home with a fiberglass pool. Since we have been having trouble keeping the water balanced and stains on the sides.

We...

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I concur, a salt system is WONDERFUL for generating chlorine, but that's all that it does. I love the fact that I do not ever need to add chlorine,...

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Last post by Guest
Wed 25 Jul, 2007 10:42
vinyl pool liner

by joymac » Mon 23 Jul, 2007 11:42

I have been trying to get someone to install a liner for my pool all summer. I have finally found someone through the manufacturer of the liner. He...

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Mon 23 Jul, 2007 11:42
Diving board bases

by Susie » Wed 18 Jul, 2007 23:57

I need to replace a diving board and stand. I had a AquaSlide 'n' Dive with a six bolt jig. What can I replace it with? I can't find any boards and...

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Last post by Susie
Wed 18 Jul, 2007 23:57
changing chlorine to salt

by old fort villa » Fri 13 Jul, 2007 09:48

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Can any of you please give me some ideas of how I can upgrade my pool chlorine system to one using salt? I live in the Caribbean and chlorine down...

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There are many different brands of saltwater chlorine generators (SWG) you can find on the web. However, they ALL generate chlorine. There is no such...

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Last post by chem geek
Fri 13 Jul, 2007 18:30
pool liner agp

by ac38 » Thu 12 Jul, 2007 01:16

I am replacing the liner in my 21 ft. round above ground pool. I previously had a overlap liner and requested such when purchasing a new one. I guess...

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Thu 12 Jul, 2007 01:16
Slides

by Guest » Tue 05 Jun, 2007 06:53

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I have an above ground 24' round 48" wall pool.

We would like to add a slide to the deck for the kids.

I see the "swimming pool"...

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FYI:

If you install a slide or diving board and don't tell your homeowners insurance company, they won't cover you if you have an injury (which...

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Last post by Backglass
Tue 10 Jul, 2007 20:50
need help with pool slide for kids

by dang_pool » Tue 10 Jul, 2007 12:41

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We set up a fiberglass slide from our swingset on our deck to go into the pool. The fiberglass, however, is not a smooth surface fit for...

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You need water. Rig up a hose to run water down the slide. This is what all "real" pool slides do.

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Last post by Backglass
Tue 10 Jul, 2007 20:44
High PSI

by blechz » Thu 05 Jul, 2007 19:36

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I have a Hayward sand filter for my above ground pool. After reconnecting after the winter, the psi is about 15. The specs say that if the psi goes...

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I just had a thought and tried it on mine. Shut your pump off and check your guage. Mine ran 0 Lbs. Also I put it on recirculate and it read 2 lbs...

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Last post by Smacktalke
Sun 08 Jul, 2007 21:52
taylor k test kit

by robinixie » Fri 06 Jul, 2007 21:30

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hello backglass or chemgeek r u guys there? i would like 2 know what the directions r 4 the chol. readings 1 drop/ 2 drops in the kit r referring to...

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Specifically, if you fill the tube to the 25 ml mark with pool water, then after adding two dippers of R-0870 powder, then each drop of R-0871...

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Last post by chem geek
Sat 07 Jul, 2007 12:57
clogged pipes from Katrina debris

by pmac » Sat 07 Jul, 2007 10:00

My inground pool was under Katrina water for two weeks. Until last week this water stayed in the pool. I hired a man who pumped the water out,...

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Sat 07 Jul, 2007 10:00
taylor k test kit

by robinixie » Wed 04 Jul, 2007 09:48

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o.k test kit arrived early. here are the #'s i got

fc-0

ph-7.4

ta-180

hardness-??

cya-4.5

no trace of pink appeared when i did fc so i didn't...

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had water tested today...all in balance. a slight fc reading was detected, not quite a 1 but i am happy to finally see a reading. there isn't any...

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Last post by Backglass
Thu 05 Jul, 2007 21:36
Diving Boards

by Susie » Thu 05 Jul, 2007 16:01

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Our 25 year old diving board broke on the 4th. Any suggestions about what is the best type for a replacement?

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Make sure you replace with the same size. Diving boards are sized according to your diving well size.

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Last post by Backglass
Thu 05 Jul, 2007 16:04
New Salt Water Pool is cloudy (help!!)

by ALsaltwater » Thu 05 Jul, 2007 14:35

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We have a 1 1/2 month old salt water L-shaped extra large liner pool. Pool installer gave us little directions with the salt water system other than...

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Judging from the amount of free chlorine (1 - way too low) and combined chlorine (2...total-free), it sounds like your chlorine generator can't keep...

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Last post by Backglass
Thu 05 Jul, 2007 16:02
orange bubbly film

by janarq » Wed 04 Jul, 2007 14:42

I use Bacquacil and just opened my pool yesterday with fresh water. Today I added the sanitizer and algistat and now I notice an orange colored foamy...

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Last post by janarq
Wed 04 Jul, 2007 14:42
Problem, shut down the circulation pump

by hazim2020 » Wed 27 Jun, 2007 10:49

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Dear all,

hi, i need your help in this question:

water go from main drain and skimmer to the circulation pump then to sand filter to go out again...

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Dear all,

hi, i need your help in this question:

water go from main drain and skimmer to the circulation pump then to sand filter to go out again...

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Last post by Backglass
Wed 27 Jun, 2007 18:16
Pool Light change, cord to short? No switch either

by fox_forma » Tue 26 Jun, 2007 19:01

I just moved into a house recently that myself and 2 of my close buddies are renting out. We have an in ground pool which from what we are told is...

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Last post by fox_forma
Tue 26 Jun, 2007 19:01
rain washed dirt and grass in pool; HELP!

by kwood » Mon 25 Jun, 2007 09:02

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DURING THE NIGHT RAIN WASHED DIRT AND GRASS INTO POOL AND POOL LOOKS LIKE A POND. IT WAS CRYSTAL CLEAR THE DAY BEFORE. WHAT DO WE DO TO GET RID OF...

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I would try and get everything you can out with a net and then vaccum to waste the rest, make sure you put plenty of water in the pool. It will take...

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Last post by Walter
Mon 25 Jun, 2007 13:52
filter

by dsaf » Mon 18 Jun, 2007 10:02

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After i vacuum the pool the next day i get dirt back in the pool.it's a real fine powdery type of dirt. i have a cartridge filter and it's clean.Is...

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Is it windy? Could just be dirt in the air.

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Last post by Buggsw
Mon 18 Jun, 2007 22:16
Black Algae

by wallyc » Mon 18 Jun, 2007 21:39

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I have spent over $200 in treatments on the infestation of black algae in my pool. I have spent countless hours using pumice stone to break the heads...

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Answered in New User forum. Please don't cross post.

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Last post by Buggsw
Mon 18 Jun, 2007 22:15
DE Filter Troubleshooting

by PoolRobR » Sun 10 Jun, 2007 15:48

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Hi All,

Can anyone offer a troubleshooting guide for DE filters? For instance, what are the symptoms of too much powder? Too little powder? What...

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HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS IN PAST, MIGHT WANT TO TRY AN ACID WASH

AVAILABLE AT MOST POOL STORES. YOU SIMPLY TAKE FILTER APART, SOAK FINGERS IN A DILUTED...

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Last post by Greg
Mon 18 Jun, 2007 21:53

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