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Changing Pool Water

by bobpal » Sun 27 Aug, 2006 12:56

How often should one change the water in a large 18x36' pool? I have never done this in about 30 years, and for some reason I use about 5 lbs. of...

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Sun 27 Aug, 2006 12:56
Is it hard to close the pool by myself?

by Guest314 » Sat 26 Aug, 2006 15:25

For the past 3 years I always hire someone to close the pool (winterize) for me. It's not cheap, I am thinking of close it myself this year. But I...

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Sat 26 Aug, 2006 15:25
Pool colour

by Jacks » Fri 25 Aug, 2006 09:36

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We need to refinish our gunite pool. Right now it has a white botttom, which appears light blue when filled with water. Some people are recommending...

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My recommenation would to go with what they call a carribean blue which is about half way between what you have and dark blue.

I have it and it...

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Last post by all4him
Fri 25 Aug, 2006 10:39
Pool Jets

by Jake » Thu 17 Aug, 2006 07:01

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Which way should the jets be turned in the pool? Should they be facing down so they don't blow water above the water line or should they be pointed...

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You definitely want the jets pointing slightly up for all of the reason stated above. The direction of the jets depends on Skimmer placement. You...

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Last post by Poolguy 1
Thu 24 Aug, 2006 20:57
pool too full from rain. easiest way to empty

by poolbuddy » Sat 10 Jun, 2006 00:31

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Can someone please advise the easiest way to empty some of the water in the pool due to heavy rainfall.

Much appreciated.

TY

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pool has green water. can you shock a pool too munch.

thanks :oops:

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Last post by ronald
Sun 20 Aug, 2006 19:29
Salty tasting pool water

by Rkelly » Mon 14 Aug, 2006 12:32

It has been reported to me that some of our pools have a salty tasting pool water at times. Does anyone know what could cause this?

I'm thinking...

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Last post by Rkelly
Mon 14 Aug, 2006 12:32
welcome me plz :)

by WestBazuka » Fri 28 Jul, 2006 15:47

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hi ppl, nice to be here . am new well i joined a long time ago but didn't post much .

Welcome me now :)

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i am also new here. welcome to you too. :D

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Last post by skeet01
Sun 13 Aug, 2006 11:06
Homeowners Insurace???

by texex » Sun 13 Mar, 2005 22:47

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Thinking of installing pool... contractor out Saturday to survey area ...

Question came up of increase in Insurance ...

Can anyone give me idea...

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Hello there:When I put our pool and spa in it did not change the insurance rate but my property tax did go up.It wasn't a whole lot but it was a...

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Last post by 1firewire
Wed 09 Aug, 2006 20:38
Want a fiberglass pool install? Do not use these people....

by njswimmers » Fri 21 Jul, 2006 10:25

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Mountain Service in East Strousdsburg PA. Father & son outfit, last name Mara.

Took more than 1 year to complete a basic inground pool.

Not...

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I know charge 50% at start up and then 25% at shotcrete and then the final 25% at completion.

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Last post by Walter
Wed 09 Aug, 2006 07:35
Pool Drain Quandry

by etm » Tue 01 Aug, 2006 21:02

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Two years ago I purchased a house with a pool put in back in the early 80s from what I could tell.

My issue is the drain line for this pool was...

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Hello there.The way to dispose of backwash is to the sanitary sewer.where there it can be treated and put back into use.The problem with backwashing...

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Last post by 1firewire
Tue 08 Aug, 2006 19:42
Algae growing from underneath the liner

by Steve3737 » Mon 07 Aug, 2006 18:09

Have a built in pool with a deep end of 10ft. Pool people state I have an algae growing from underneath the liner that is rare. Has anyone eer had...

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Mon 07 Aug, 2006 18:09
new boy, england

by WildHunter » Mon 07 Aug, 2006 06:25

hi there . john from england here, new to the site which looks very good

and i hope i will chat to some of you along the way , cheers .

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Last post by WildHunter
Mon 07 Aug, 2006 06:25
occasional gurgling sound

by meghmac » Sun 06 Aug, 2006 15:18

on occasion our jets make a gurgling noise. it started about two summers ago and we used to be able to stop it by adding water to the pool but this...

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Last post by meghmac
Sun 06 Aug, 2006 15:18
High Chlorine

by Hap » Thu 03 Aug, 2006 07:24

11 year old pool in South Texas...cannot be drained more than a few inches. Water clear, Ph OK, but cholorine way high. In-line chlorinator is...

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Last post by Hap
Thu 03 Aug, 2006 07:24
Primer on various types of in ground pools

by Sebastian » Mon 13 Jun, 2005 19:09

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We are considering putting in an in ground pool, but to be frank, don't know that much about it. Would like some perspective about the different...

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You did not mention what area of the country you live in. I am in the upper north area and the local pool companies around here recommended going...

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Last post by LauraLee
Wed 26 Jul, 2006 14:48
white chalky like substance at bottom of pool

by ruthie » Wed 19 Jul, 2006 07:04

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I hope you can help. I have this white residue laying at the bottom pool. I think its from shocking it when it was so hot.. Can anyone tell me what...

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Sounds like it could be dead algea which the filter has avery difficult time filtering out. One option is to vacuum to waste. With a sand filter what...

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Last post by 21958
Wed 26 Jul, 2006 09:47
Pinholes in liner

by Greg » Sun 23 Jul, 2006 12:23

I have owned a pool for several years, and have always had a problem with pinholes appearing in liner. was told by one pool installer it is ants....

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Sun 23 Jul, 2006 12:23
How should I resurface my plaster pool?

by Joni » Tue 18 Jul, 2006 16:18

I have a 20 year old plaster pool. Coping is fine and it has a 2x2 tile border around the rim that is in good shape. Should I replaster or do a new...

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Last post by Joni
Tue 18 Jul, 2006 16:18
Pool Cloudness

by [email protected]>COM » Mon 10 Jul, 2006 19:50

I would like to know what I can to about the cloudy pool situataion. I have put in algacide, added shock, lowered PH, cleaned filter, I had the water...

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Last post by [email protected]>COM
Mon 10 Jul, 2006 19:50
New pool

by Guest » Sun 09 Jul, 2006 20:04

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First of all I like to thank you all for good info on pools. This will be my first pool ever and they just finished doing the rebar. The ? I have for...

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Depends on you. If you want a more expensive finish then go for it, you will have to look at it for years to come. It is totally up to you and what...

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Last post by Guest
Mon 10 Jul, 2006 14:13

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