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New here and a question.

by stacy219 » Wed 29 Aug, 2007 10:48

My inground pool is losing 4inches a day if ran through the skimmer. And when we run it through the bottom ony it is losing about 1 inch every 3...

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Wed 29 Aug, 2007 10:48
how to post some pics

by jimjimracing » Tue 28 Aug, 2007 05:33

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You have to host them somewhere else and then link to them with the URL tags.

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Tue 28 Aug, 2007 12:15
Problem when cleaning pool.

by Michael » Fri 24 Aug, 2007 16:12

Hi there,

I am new to this forum so would like to say Hello.

I do also have a question that I hope some one can help me with:

When cleaning...

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Fri 24 Aug, 2007 16:12
Flocculants in non-chlorine pools

by Fiona Walker » Sun 19 Aug, 2007 13:24

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Anyone able to answer if there are flocculants compatible with EcoSmarte pools? Mega water shortage at the moment meant pool turned off for nearly...

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Floculants can be used in any pool, but they don't kill anything. They just coagulate the tiny dirt particles into a filterable/vacuumable size.

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Mon 20 Aug, 2007 12:18
how do I identify algae?

by Fiona Walker » Mon 06 Aug, 2007 09:00

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I admit it sounds dumb, but I'm stumped as to how I know live from dead algae, green from mustard (I've got green pool tiles which definitely don't...

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Rub it between your fingers. Algae is SLIMY. Dirt is GRITTY.

The best way to test all your water balance levels is with a real, actual test kit....

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Mon 06 Aug, 2007 15:04
Help with skimmers

by all4him » Wed 01 Aug, 2007 07:35

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My pool is going into its second year. My skimmers (2) have a clear plastic cover that has tabs on it that fit into a slot and then turns in a groove...

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Yes I did under the skimmer section, but did not get much feed back or an answeer to my question.

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Thu 02 Aug, 2007 06:57
Inground pool liner- "soft floor"

by Guest » Wed 01 Aug, 2007 08:48

HI

Not sure what forum to go to- so starting here.

We have a high water table in our yard- we live in CT. The bottom of our inground pool is very...

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Wed 01 Aug, 2007 08:48
Do I have to use anything?

by 1040pool » Sun 29 Jul, 2007 18:21

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I have a n 8ft. by 26"above ground quickset pool that 2 adults and 2 younger children (7 and 10)use. It holds 2,300liters of water. It has an...

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Do I have to use anything to treat the water? Will we become deathly ill if I don't? Can I make a salt solution and put it in? Can I use vinegar,...

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Mon 30 Jul, 2007 09:42
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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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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Thu 05 Jul, 2007 16:04

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