Hi - I'm trying to get to know my plumbing and I've seen references to shutting off the main drain valve (ie, for better suction when vacuuming) and my system doesn't...

If anyone has comments regarding either Aqua Pool and Spa or Lifetime Pools here in the SF Bay Area I would appreciate your comments. Bids are very close and both seem...

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We have just put up our instant INTEX type pool, added the first weekly sachet of product (Bromine based), ran the pump overnight and tested the water in the...

I have looked around the site but I did not find any info for small pools. I have only got a 3100gallon pool for the kids( the kind with the blow up ring at the top. I...

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I just installed a new fiberglass pool with the granite gelcoat, and the water color is just clear. In all my research the water color I was lead to...

:( i just got a pool and i cant figure out what to do w/the two pipes commig out, i no one goes to the jet but dont no where to attach the other line??

I am new at this...So here it is. I have treated the water with a sequestering agent for present iron and manganese, then shocked it, within minutes water turned...

We had the marbelite done yesterday morning and "some" water trucked in later in the day. The water company must have had some difficulty and we haven't seen...

My skimmer basket is stuck. I must have not positioned it right. Its just a plastic one so I am torn on what to do. I tried to take a wrench for more leverage to turn it...

Just replaced pump (1 hp) -Hayward Periflex filter. I run the pump for an hour or so & then I am losing any water pressure that comes into the pool. Also my PSI on...

we are looking to purchase an inground vinal liner pool. We have looked at both salt water and chlorine systems and have gotten advised on both, some companies promote...

I have a few places where the gel coat has been chipped down to the underlying fiberglass. Can anyone recommend a good (easy) gel coat repair kit that will work...

Hey everybody im new to this forum, obviously, and im a new pool owner. I just moved into my new home and had a pool here already so i clearly dont know much so i hope...

I have brownish algae looking stains on the walls of my pool. I've tried algaecide and they are still there. I've tried scrubbing them with a pumice stone and the wire...

Is it possible to "overfill" an AG pool?

New pool should be done in about a week. Contractor is not user friendly; not a people person; has not been a good experience. Would like to know how long we have to...

:shock: :shock: I cant seem to figure it out...I prime, checked for leaks, added more DE and still cant seem to get good water pressure in the filter or exiting....

how long would my children have to wait to go into the pool after adding ph

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We used about 17 in of well water and the rest city water and the water was green the pool place told us to shock it and now its a dark brown.Any suggestions on how to...

I ordered a $450 hayward filter and pump. on a tuesday, told me it would arrive by sat. I called sat to get tracking numbers and I was told they were really busy and it...