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tough hard hoses

by oneill » Sat 29 Apr, 2006 07:56

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I am re-installing my pump and the hoses are hard plastic which go over a compresion fitting which in turn you tighten a hose clamp onto, every year...

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I use a heat gun, it's like a blow dryer for your hair only a whole lot hotter.

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Last post by DEPET
Fri 26 May, 2006 11:20
Acid washed pool, now surfacing falling out.

by Dee » Tue 23 May, 2006 09:30

Our pool is just over 1 year old. We have had problems with constant staining. The builders acid washed the pool Jan 05 and again March 06. After...

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Tue 23 May, 2006 09:30
any dvice or help?

by Guest » Sun 30 Apr, 2006 12:04

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live in connecticut...im looking to get a gunite pool 16 by 32

it will be built on a slope on an area which has about 4-5 trees and some...

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I sometimes think it would be cheaper to have a purpose built pool and buy a stand alone 4-6 person spa, that way you can have a warm spa anytime you...

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Last post by Heckendorfmortgage
Sun 21 May, 2006 00:51
Pool forums

by Pool Guy » Sun 23 Jan, 2005 09:58

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Congrats! This is bound to beat any similar forum I've seen so far on the web. I can't wait till it gets busy here and am going to let all my buddies...

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can you recommend other forums with that talks about spas/hot tubs/swimming pools?

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Last post by shyr
Fri 19 May, 2006 11:43
Baby Fence

by Harpua » Tue 18 Apr, 2006 08:51

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Hi I am a new member. My wife and I have a 14 month old baby. We are very concerned about her saftey of course so we are looking into getting a baby...

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We have a regular chain link fence seperating the pool from the backyard. It doesn't look great but my 2yr old plays safely in the yard and I don't...

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Last post by peaceshark
Tue 16 May, 2006 13:31
BAQUICIL OR OTHER CHEM?

by nanbeescar » Sun 14 May, 2006 11:43

We are getting a new in ground pool liner this year.

We had switched to Baquicil about 15 - 18 years ago and though we liked it fairly well...

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Last post by nanbeescar
Sun 14 May, 2006 11:43
Taylor test kit owners in here

by PlumbEvil » Mon 08 May, 2006 23:23

I made a simple spreadsheet for keeping track of your test results if anyone wants one.

Here is an html one if you want to print it and write your...

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Last post by PlumbEvil
Mon 08 May, 2006 23:23
static shock

by kenknee59 » Mon 08 May, 2006 19:38

After walking on my carpeted deck, whin i touch the water I experience a static electric shock. I just opened it today and I never had this happen...

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Last post by kenknee59
Mon 08 May, 2006 19:38
Cleaning algea from simulated rock

by jwalk » Sun 07 May, 2006 11:45

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I was wonderig if anyone knew the best way to clean algea from a simulated rock finish? I have a small amount of algea growning in the various nooks...

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Brushing with liquid chlorine should do the trick.

Before refilling you can also brush/paint on some algeacide to prevent or slow down regrowth.

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Last post by Pool Helper
Sun 07 May, 2006 15:26
Opening Pool

by VoilesK » Tue 02 May, 2006 09:04

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I have an aboveground pool and for the last two years have used Baquacil. I had trouble last year with white algae. After talking with the pool place...

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First you have to get off the Baquacil. This can cause loads of problems. You will need to flush the filter and shock with chlorine.

Mineral...

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Last post by Pool Prof
Tue 02 May, 2006 15:20
Do we need to paint a concrete inground pool?

by new spring » Tue 02 May, 2006 12:11

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Hello -

We have an outdoor inground 20 x 40 foot concrete swimming pool that is currently painted. We are in the process of draining the pool and...

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If you are sure the concrete is sound and does not leak then you shouldn't have any issues with a concrete pool.

May be prone to algea due to the...

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Last post by toasty
Tue 02 May, 2006 15:16
Water Temp?

by Guest » Mon 01 May, 2006 01:22

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I am having trouble with cloudy water this year, I didn't cover my pool this winter but have shocked it, gotten my chemical readings perfect. The...

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Chlorine "gases off" more rapidly at higher temperatures so a low water temperature is not your problem. Could be high hardness levels,...

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Last post by snood
Mon 01 May, 2006 02:05
outlet pressure

by rf0104 » Fri 28 Apr, 2006 08:19

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I turn on the pump and everything seems fine. There is good presure coming out of the outlet circulating the water in the pool. But after an hour or...

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There wouldn't appear to be an obstruction because the pump works fine for an hour.

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Last post by Poolz
Fri 28 Apr, 2006 13:45
which above ground pool should we purchase

by angel nanee » Wed 26 Apr, 2006 19:48

We are new to purchasing an above ground pool.

We met with a Kayak rep.

Are there any other above ground pools which can match the kayak features...

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Last post by angel nanee
Wed 26 Apr, 2006 19:48
need to find a slide water supply thingie'

by mspool » Tue 25 Apr, 2006 11:04

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does anyone know where online I can get a slide part, and tell me what the name of this is? what I need is the tube that connects to the spigot...

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Do you know a make or model, or perhaps you could take a photo of it.

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Last post by Pooll
Tue 25 Apr, 2006 14:37
Pool Vac won't draw well

by litchfieldrick » Sat 22 Apr, 2006 12:22

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my pool vac won't draw water. It is barely pulling at all, even when I set the valve to full vac.

the skimmer is pulling just great.

I have a 10 yr...

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i love you balto and jenna :D

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Last post by halito
Thu 18 May, 2006 23:33
pool chemicals

by rainhill » Sat 15 Apr, 2006 09:28

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at one time there was a discussion on this site about using clorox and baking soda as chemicals in the pool. can anyone tell about using these?

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Clorox: a bleach which usually contains about 5% chlorine. Active ingredient is sodium hypochlorite (sodium hypo). Can be used for chlorination or...

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Last post by Pool Help
Sat 15 Apr, 2006 17:26
solar heat

by campie » Mon 10 Apr, 2006 15:15

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I have a 20x40 inground with a 36x72 foot barn with tin roof. I would like to heat the pool using solar heat. Anyone have any suggestions on a good...

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Please review poolheaters and email or call me chum with your questions

Allow me to make this a smooth process

HELIOCOL is likely the best...

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Last post by Dennis Oldgeezer
Mon 17 Apr, 2006 12:35
pool heaters

by Guest » Thu 06 Apr, 2006 13:40

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I was wondering how well a solar heater works. I was pricing some natural gas heaters for my 16x24 above ground pools and I noticed the the solar...

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Please review poolheaters and call or email me babe with questions

" Just take the chill off the pool " and more is what you could...

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Last post by Dennis Oldgeezer
Mon 17 Apr, 2006 12:39
Cover the pool..

by Adzy » Mon 03 Apr, 2006 06:41

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Would it be practical to cover the pool over winter. I want a solid, see through cover, something good for things like parties.

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oh k, thanks

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Last post by Adzy
Tue 04 Apr, 2006 06:08

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