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Dirt In Pool - No suction

by nepa pool » Mon 03 Jul, 2006 14:47

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With the recent rains in the Northeast, a lot of dirt got in my pool. After cleaning with net and using vacumn/ baracuda to get some of it up, I now...

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plugged line or impellor

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Last post by Pooltech32
Fri 07 Jul, 2006 00:18
need help with zeolite and backwashing

by Dede » Sat 17 Jun, 2006 18:26

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need some help

switched my filter over today from sand to zeolite and after backwashing 15 minutes there were still small particles in the glass...

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it is normal to have some particles in the glass viewer

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Last post by PoolGuy
Thu 06 Jul, 2006 17:07
chemical levels

by ctpool » Mon 19 Jun, 2006 11:04

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I have a quick set pool. Last year I used shock once a week and kept 5 chlorine tabs in a float. This kept water in good shape. I used testing...

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soda ash, or baking soda

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Last post by PoolGuy
Thu 06 Jul, 2006 17:06
Liner Installation for Above Ground Pool

by RoseHaven » Sat 01 Jul, 2006 12:00

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Can anyone give me any helpful hints in smoothing out the wrinkles in the liner. The installation video was missing from the kit. I have approx. 2...

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Considering the date you may have already solved your problem.

However, I've heard you can use a toilet plunger to grip the liner bottom and then...

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Last post by The Reelman
Wed 05 Jul, 2006 09:58
Anyone buy from SunEnterprises?

by mmm6075 » Mon 03 Apr, 2006 23:01

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I have found a great deal on an above ground pool at sunenterprises, but I have been unable to find any information on this company or it's customer...

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I have found a great deal on an above ground pool at sunenterprises, but I have been unable to find any information on this company or it's customer...

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Last post by Guest
Wed 28 Jun, 2006 23:17
NO PRESSURE AND THATS MY POOL

by sjpfeufer » Fri 02 Jun, 2006 12:23

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20X40 INGROUND WITH VERY LITTLE PRESSURE COMING OUT OF THE RETURN JETS. DISMANTLED THE DE FILTER FLUSHED AND REINSTALLED. INSTALLED NEW SEAL IN THE 6...

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WE had the very same problem and it turned out to be one (or a combination ) of 2 things....

#1 - our intake basket and pump basket were CAKED...

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Last post by cberwick76
Sat 24 Jun, 2006 10:50
swamp water!!

by cberwick76 » Fri 02 Jun, 2006 08:23

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Our pool liner ripped and fell into the pool during the windy cold winter...now the water is brown, green and full of leaves - looks just like a...

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Those pics were an awesome idea O :) our pool started much like yours (maybe more black than green) but now its nice and blue just like yours :) Took...

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Last post by cberwick76
Sat 24 Jun, 2006 10:42
Where do I get pool wizard from for Cyprus

by nick rogers » Thu 16 Mar, 2006 07:15

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We have just purchased a villa in cyprus and would like to buy a pool wizard and other test equipment.

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You guys in Turkey? My Mom is Turkish.

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Last post by aquamom
Fri 23 Jun, 2006 07:56
"I Bought A Pool - The House Came With It."

by Oliduz » Thu 22 Jun, 2006 07:19

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This was my 3rd year opening the pool. I learn something new every year; This year I decided to take some PICS of before and after.

You can see...

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Great Pics!! I am just wondering if you have more of your decking, I am getting ready to try to design a deck around mine and I am up for any and all...

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Last post by Guest
Fri 23 Jun, 2006 03:00
Green Pool

by RussRuck » Fri 05 May, 2006 08:49

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I am a new pool owner and everytime it rains it turns my pool green. I have been shocking it but this takes several treatments and more than a week...

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what is a pool wizard?

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Last post by Qgirl
Sun 18 Jun, 2006 11:43
10' x 30" wading pool water ?

by mpr[email protected] » Wed 14 Jun, 2006 13:40

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Just filled 10ft. x 30 inch childs pool. It does not have a filter system. My question is what do I need to do to keep the water clear and safe ? I...

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Without a filter you will be replacing the water quite often - you can get a floating chlorine dispenser and put it in at night with a couple...

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Thu 15 Jun, 2006 17:15
Vacuum my swamp water?

by Kurt » Tue 13 Jun, 2006 16:30

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After buying my new house, which came with a pool, I decided I needed some extra work and let some yucky stuff from on top of the tarp into the pool....

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I am pleased to report that although I didn't wait to add any chemicals what so ever (just bought this house and straped for cash), I have been...

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Thu 15 Jun, 2006 08:40
Water levels

by vanessa » Sun 11 Jun, 2006 07:58

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Hi we have just installed a pool. It is above ground 17m3 water. It came with a filtration system. We have followed the instruction, Which were in...

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You should maintain your water level so it is half way up the skimmer.

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Last post by all4him
Wed 14 Jun, 2006 07:36
salt residue build up

by jj » Mon 01 May, 2006 16:06

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We have a salt water system. The water spills over flagstone plataeu from spa to pool. A salt residue has built up on the mortar joints and on the...

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Fred,

I have the same issue. AllI do is wash it of with a hose and it goes away.

Do you have a white film on your tile at the water edge? If so...

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Last post by all4him
Wed 14 Jun, 2006 07:35
vacuuming trouble

by Pool dummy » Wed 07 Jun, 2006 15:13

We just switched from a DE earth filter to a cartridge filter. When the pump is running, it is all good. But when we hook up the vacuum, the filter...

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Last post by Pool dummy
Wed 07 Jun, 2006 15:13
acid bath

by hnkydg » Sun 04 Jun, 2006 21:20

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When and how is the best time and way to give your pool an acid bath.

thanks

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You should first get some bids by the best professionls you can find.

Your plaster may not be able to handle an acid wash.

Most home owners would...

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Last post by fallbrk
Tue 06 Jun, 2006 21:46
Free Chlorine

by Laura » Mon 05 Jun, 2006 20:50

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All my levels are good except my Alkalinity is slightly high. I have taken my water to 2 places to have the Phosphates tested as I have a bad Algae...

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How old are your test strips? You should get some reading. Take a sample to a Leslie's if there's one in your neighborhood.

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Last post by fallbri
Tue 06 Jun, 2006 21:31
First Opening Season

by morbidglory » Tue 09 May, 2006 12:17

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We just bought a house last fall with a large above ground pool (23' x 15' approx. 8, 142 gallons).

We had a family member help close the pool...

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Remove your cover and fill the pool to the midway point of your skimmer. Unplug the lines and start up the pool. If all is well with the pump, filter...

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Last post by John
Sun 04 Jun, 2006 12:31
can too much chlorine cause?

by newbie » Tue 09 May, 2006 23:34

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hi i am a pool newbie. I have a de filter with my pool. After a month, i noticed that the sides and floors are turning rough. Could too much chlorine...

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Same thing happened to me. You need to find out if the issue is pitting or is it scale? My issue turned out to be scale and was caused by the total...

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Last post by John
Sun 04 Jun, 2006 12:20
Urgent help, too much soda ash

by mlahodik5769 » Sat 03 Jun, 2006 06:50

Hello,

I have been trying to help my cousin with his pool. He lives in the Dominican Republic where they do not sell the sodu\ium bicarbonate or...

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Sat 03 Jun, 2006 06:50

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