Basics for New Pool Owners

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Common Pool Light Bulb...size, wattage, etc

by rdonnalley » Wed 10 Jan, 2018 11:25

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Pool came with recent home purchase and we are new to pools.

Pool has two lights, one recently burned out. This is a large pool, likely 20+ years...

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My fingers hovered above the keyboard and I nearly added 500 watt but I didn't want to sound alarmist.
I would be interested to hear how you get on...

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Last post by Teapot
Thu 11 Jan, 2018 02:45
Autoclear Salt Water Chlorinator

by DeanW001 » Fri 22 Dec, 2017 22:39

Hi,

I am new to owning a pool so need some help with a flashing light on my Autoclear Salt Water Chlorinator.

The light is flashing on function 4...

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Fri 22 Dec, 2017 22:39
Small amount of bubble mix in pool (20 ml) will it mess up the filter

by Patryc » Sat 25 Nov, 2017 06:18

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The only reason I am posting this is because my wife seems to think that playing with bubbles in the pool will mess up the chemicals and filter....

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I agree with Teapot, I would suggest the same.

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Wed 29 Nov, 2017 01:43
Winterizing Pool Water Line

by joemost » Sat 04 Nov, 2017 07:19

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Hi Everyone,
Unfortunately before a member of my family was done winterizing the pool, he passed away. Leaving it on me to finish winterizing the...

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Seconded, that pipe could be disconnected at the jubilee clip end and just drained?

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Last post by Teapot
Mon 06 Nov, 2017 05:00
Chlorine / Ozone / Oxygen

by jjmaddison » Sun 29 Oct, 2017 11:27

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Hello,

We plan to build a small indoor pool about 32 cubic meters, for family use, especially for little children.

I see a lot of information about...

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Hi jjmadison,
If you decide chlorine and UV then that's your choice but have you looked at the other parts of the jigsaw from the links I posted,...

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Tue 31 Oct, 2017 17:06
Leak from closed return jet

by Annorax » Sun 08 Oct, 2017 16:00

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Hi everyone,

I live in MA and have an in-ground, vinyl lined, DE filtered pool. I had it professionally closed recently. Over the past week or so,...

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When replacing it I would remove one screw and put a nail with the head cut off through the hole
Do each in turn, replace the face plate and...

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Mon 09 Oct, 2017 02:11
No flow

by Danyl » Wed 19 Jul, 2017 20:53

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Hi all,

Just bought a house with a new pool and I think I've got my head around the basics.

Recently, my Magna-Chlor RP 25 T starting beeping and...

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If you think the problem is with your chlorine generator, the first step is to ensure you have sufficient salt in the pool water. Another problem...

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Last post by azulverde
Tue 03 Oct, 2017 01:03
Bromine

by elpt2017 » Fri 01 Sep, 2017 12:09

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Hi. My husband I are opening a wellness center with an indoor heated pool (35x40). The pool is already established. It has not been maintained in...

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Once you have a bromine pool you can't change it to chlorine without draining
Most pools are geared round chlorine. If you put chlorine in a bromine...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Mon 04 Sep, 2017 17:00
Color change

by sburen14 » Sun 18 Jun, 2017 20:12

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Does it exist that people can pee in ur pool, and the water changes colors????

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk

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Thanks for sharing such informative piece Denniss.

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Last post by MYazzie
Tue 29 Aug, 2017 22:32
18' above ground pool not level

Attachment(s) by Icon699 » Fri 08 Jun, 2007 19:31

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MY steel above ground pool is not level by about 3 inches on one end. Is there any danger with this?

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Found another issue with the skimmer. It looks like i was given a butterfly style gasket but was told nothing about it. Instructions said nothing...

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Last post by lore7460
Wed 23 Aug, 2017 14:07
Shock and add TA?

by Luckyla22 » Thu 20 Jul, 2017 11:59

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So sorry if this is redundant but I'm having a hard time finding an answer to my question just by searching...

I have an above ground pool, 26ft....

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Don't worry about your TA for now
You need to Slam Shock Level and Maintain
Forget just dumping chemicals in and get a decent test kit (Taylor K2006C...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Thu 20 Jul, 2017 17:08
Gone for 2 weeks.

by Rick Dag » Tue 18 Jul, 2017 08:41

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Thanks for adding me to your forum. I have a 18x32 inground pool. I will be on holidays for 2 weeks and wondering what I can do so my pool will be ok...

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Make sure you have enough CYA for your chlorine and put pucks in a floater enough to last the two weeks

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 19 Jul, 2017 08:24
Indoor pool

by Princessr » Sun 23 Apr, 2017 00:26

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Do I need an in floor cleaning system for an indoor pool?

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Hello,

Yes, you need an in-floor cleaning system for an indoor pool. There are many cleaning system varieties in the market. You can purchase it...

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Last post by Poonamdpi
Thu 06 Jul, 2017 02:52
intex round above ground 15ft/42" pool

by sunshine » Mon 26 Jun, 2017 14:58

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i am about to fill this newly erected pool. It will stand unused but covered for one week before being used for one week by my three grandchildren...

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Don't forget to test the water regularly and keep the chlorine level up even when not using because if the chlorine level drops to low you will get...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 28 Jun, 2017 05:35
Gnats in the pool...help

by sburen14 » Sun 18 Jun, 2017 10:34

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What is the best chemical to keep the Gnats away from my pool, I am covered with gnats, I can go out there and clean it for 3 hours and it looks like...

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Take proper measures to keep the pool’s floor clean.

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Last post by marvinwalters
Tue 27 Jun, 2017 22:36
Fiberglass Ledge Question

by sw1mmyk1mmy » Wed 21 Jun, 2017 09:38

Hi y'all! Sorry if this was posted in the wrong area, I am new to threads and new to pool owning in general. We recently just finished our fiberglass...

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Wed 21 Jun, 2017 09:38
Pool valve question

by bodine50 » Tue 20 Jun, 2017 19:03

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I just bought a house with a pool first time pool owners and have a question what each valve goes to and if there in the correct position also what...

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Hi bodine50,

We have a good team at OPC that would be happy to help. Please visit our website and drop us a message.

Thanks
OPC

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Wed 21 Jun, 2017 06:08
Pool valve question

by Bodine45 » Tue 20 Jun, 2017 18:38

I just bought a house with a pool first time pool owners and have a question what each valve goes to I have pictures if anyone can help that would be...

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Tue 20 Jun, 2017 18:38
What is this thing?

by RyanLB51 » Sat 17 Jun, 2017 16:44

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Hi I had my pool closed last winter and everything was put into a bucket. I'm attempting to open the pool myself this summer and wanted to know if...

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What are they like on the other side, is there an adjuster that expands the rubber
They might have been a different size or extras as you suggest...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sun 18 Jun, 2017 08:33
Brand New Pool Owner- Is my pump/filter even working? Need HELP!

by rleague14 » Wed 14 Jun, 2017 12:56

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Hello,

We moved into a new house and there was an above ground pool that has clearly been neglected for awhile...i'm having trouble getting the pool...

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Use a net to scoop up all the large debris
Try vacuuming to waste so that you miss the filter (keeping it topped up)
Backwash frequently, if dirty...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 14 Jun, 2017 13:48

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