Basics for New Pool Owners

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Natural Chemistry PHOSfree Commercial Strength VS. Natural Chemistry Pool Perfect

by nymickey » Fri 30 Mar, 2018 13:41

Greetings and Salutations !

I have a silly question ... I bought Natural Chemistry PHOSfree Commercial Strength back in 2016 and I've never used it....

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Fri 30 Mar, 2018 13:41
Pool maintenance

by finn huie » Sun 12 Nov, 2017 13:31

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Hey everyone :wave:

I am a pool maintenance expert in USA. I am here to help you to keep your pool well maintain and healthy to use. So, if you...

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Hey everyone :wave:

I am a pool maintenance expert in USA. I am here to help you to keep your pool well maintain and healthy to use.
Of course you...

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Mon 26 Mar, 2018 14:07
High TA and low CH question

by dwhitaker » Sun 11 Mar, 2018 11:45

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Not sure I posted this yet, but I have a question on reducing TA and increasing CH. I have a 20,000 gallon gunite pool, in ground. My TA is reading...

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Although adding acid is the right way to reduce TA it also reduces pH which not knowing your other numbers as Teapot says is difficult
Normally you...

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Sun 11 Mar, 2018 17:51
Clogged drain or pump without prime. Pics attached.

Attachment(s) by extrememike » Sun 25 Feb, 2018 23:20

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Plaster pool. Built circa 1985. The pool was dirty with debris and leaves. I was able to drain it successfully and shut slider the pump after all...

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If you have a shop vac or even your garden hose put it down the cut pipe and let the water go to see if it comes out of that low fitting. Might have...

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Tue 27 Feb, 2018 12:18
What is better, paper cartridge filter or sand?

by RobD » Mon 07 Aug, 2017 16:44

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i have an intex 22" x 52" with a 633T pump. 2500 GPH and paper cartridge. would a sand filter be better?

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Well that would be true for last century.

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Thu 22 Feb, 2018 03:18
Noise in the pool

by Denniswiseman » Tue 06 Feb, 2018 18:11

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thank you, have one question how to prevent noise in the pool?
What noise are you talking about

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Don't waste your time Dennis, they are just trying to flog acoustic covers
Typical
This is why the forum should have moderators to police this sort...

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Wed 07 Feb, 2018 06:28
Winter pool maintenance

by Hilda00 » Wed 12 Oct, 2016 00:09

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Hello all,
We all are aware that winter is nearing. It is very important to maintain your pool during winters in order to enjoy in your pool during...

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Thanks for sharing tips with us, these are very helpful. And also suggest you if you are not using pool then you can use pool cover for your pool to...

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Wed 31 Jan, 2018 08:24
Can anyone tell me what 3-5 are (photo)?

by citti34 » Sat 20 Jan, 2018 01:44

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Bought a new house. Have a pool!!! But need to learn the basics hahha. Can you help me identify what 3,4,5 are? You guys are awesome!!!

Sent from...

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No not bored just sad that people can connect things that way. You'll certainly have fun.

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Sat 20 Jan, 2018 14:46
Keeping Pidgeons away from pool/spa spillway

Attachment(s) by swamprat69 » Fri 19 Jan, 2018 14:40

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When I first moved to Las Vegas and purchased a house with a pool, I had pidgeons lined up on my roof peaks waiting to get a drink from my pool /spa...

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Pigeon poop is concentrated phosphate, might be time to test the water and possibly treat to lower phosphates.

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Fri 19 Jan, 2018 16:29
Pool Proposal Cost Question

by blueman » Wed 06 Dec, 2017 18:47

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Hello, New to the forum, have a quick question.

I am working with a Landscape Designer and GC to build a pool and patio in my back yard. I am...

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Quite a bit of temperature difference between Brooklyn and Melbourne Lol.

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Sun 14 Jan, 2018 05:29
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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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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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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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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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????

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Thanks for sharing such informative piece Denniss.

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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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Wed 23 Aug, 2017 14:07

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