Basics for New Pool Owners

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inherited scummy pool

by just sun » Wed 27 Apr, 2016 20:45

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recently bought a home and the property included 24' above ground pool. The house had been unlived in for several years and no pool maintenance had...

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If the cost of replacing the water isn't to expensive it will give you piece of mind to replace it with a clean pool
Get yourself
Test Kit
Liquid...

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Tue 21 Jun, 2016 16:06
High Alkalinity Going Up and Down in Newly Filled Pool

by bigjt_2 » Sun 29 May, 2016 15:13

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Hello,

I have a 15,600 gallon inground vinyl liner pool. I am using Trichloro chlorine and have a Pentair SuperFlo pump and Pentair Sand Dollar sand...

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You should check out our smart monitor - it could definitely help you with all of these chemical issues, etc. Our monitor connects with you via an...

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Tue 21 Jun, 2016 14:44
Need help for pool sustainment

Attachment(s) by teamturtles » Mon 13 Jun, 2016 13:58

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I'm a United States Marine and I have been tasked out with maintaining a 25m x 10m pool which is critical to our mission accomplishment. I have never...

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It's pretty basic. Exactly what Dennis said. If you need further assistance check out my site. i have a step by step guide on how to maintain a...

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Wed 15 Jun, 2016 17:53
Setting Up PopUp Pool For Summer

by MomofBoys » Wed 01 Jun, 2016 11:17

I have a 12ft x 36" (3ft) Intex Pop Up Pool. Bought it last summer and used it, had some algea issues towards the end of the summer. I want to...

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Wed 01 Jun, 2016 11:17
Pool Equipment Question.

Attachment(s) by kngblnk » Sat 14 May, 2016 23:40

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Could someone please tell me what im looking at? There seem to be 4 main pipes and 2 levers. HELP! thanks
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poolquestion.jpg did I get the labels right? thank you guys. God Bless.

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Last post by kngblnk
Sun 29 May, 2016 22:40
Just bought a house and pool filter leaks

by Mwhurl01 » Sun 29 May, 2016 19:10

I recently purchased a house and i know little to nothing about my new pool. I have managed tocdeal with the chemicals and clearing up the water but...

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Sun 29 May, 2016 19:10
Getting zero pressure in my filter

by toddy351 » Sat 28 May, 2016 12:22

I am a new pool owner (2nd year). Have my pool all set up. Hoses from Pump to skimmer, filter to blow hole thing.

My pressure reader thing is at 0...

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Sat 28 May, 2016 12:22
New Top Rails for older inground pool

Attachment(s) by jwasyod » Wed 18 May, 2016 10:44

IMG_4409.jpg I am looking for an alternative to this aluminum top rail that I have on my pool. I just purhcased this house and my pool guys says its...

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Wed 18 May, 2016 10:44
911 HELP

by Frustrated!!!!!!! » Tue 17 May, 2016 17:11

OK thank you for having me on the site I think these forums are a great venue. Ok here it is I have owned my home for 1 1/2 it came with an in ground...

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Tue 17 May, 2016 17:11
Can I heat my swimming pool with a new hot tub?

by Musky » Sun 01 Nov, 2009 14:01

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I just bought a new house in Phoenix with an unheated inground swimming pool. I would like to add a hot tub with a waterfall into the pool. Can I...

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Sorry i am new hear and didn't know how to start a new post. I am interested in something similar but different, this maybe something that is...

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Last post by ryan_facc
Mon 16 May, 2016 11:53
Completely lost

by BigWhi » Sun 24 Apr, 2016 16:41

Me and my wife purchased this house last year and the pool was running fine with no problems. Since then we have paid someone to shut it down and...

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Sun 24 Apr, 2016 16:41
Pool Valve Labels

by Ubiq » Mon 18 Apr, 2016 15:52

Original valve labels have all sun-faded. Anyone know of a source for more durable alternatives, for example, self-adhesive pre-printed metal foil...

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Mon 18 Apr, 2016 15:52
20'-25' pool suggestions

by Robert_Walker » Sat 16 Apr, 2016 08:01

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Hi,
I just purchased my home and I'd like to get a pool for my kids, 10 and 12. Being a single parent, I'd like to keep it reasonable. Financing...

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Just hire a good pool remodelling agency in your area. they will guide you on everything from the size to the materials to the finish. Their are some...

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Last post by CharlotteEhle
Mon 18 Apr, 2016 07:41
PSI

by 2193 » Fri 15 Apr, 2016 15:50

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I have a Heyward sand filter and the PSI is around 23. Is that normal? I've been having trouble getting strong suction in order to vacuum. I did...

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I don't thing there is an exact pressure, it depends on your pump and system
If you do a good backwash (run till the sight glass shows clear)then...

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Sat 16 Apr, 2016 10:58
Sand type

by bobarnold » Sat 16 Jan, 2016 00:18

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Hi all,
I have just finished building a small indoor pool at my house in the Philippines, I managed an Olympic sized pool for a couple of years in...

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I'm still waiting for my delivery of silica sand from the other side of the country (six weeks :( ) but after filling the pool and adding some...

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Thu 07 Apr, 2016 23:07
Idealy Water Chemistry for Indoor Pool

by Albert Heller » Thu 18 Feb, 2016 18:54

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Hello, I'm new to this forum and have a question regarding indoor pools.

We have a largish tile pool that hold approx. 49K gallons of water. The...

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If the pool is not exposed to sunlight which for an indoor pool I assume is true, then you don't need a CYA higher than 30 ppm. 20-30 ppm is enough...

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Sat 20 Feb, 2016 04:35
Software to manage pool service business. reviews?

by pbloom » Sun 31 Jan, 2016 21:59

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Hello!

I'm new to this forum and enjoying very much the resources. Am curious if anyone uses software to manage their pool routes & client...

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Never heard about any software. Do you?

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Last post by Glen123
Thu 11 Feb, 2016 05:24
Need help regarding water

by ppaulinejones » Wed 23 Jul, 2014 13:19

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Hi I have small above ground pool and am confused about chemicals . I have been using chlorine tabs and algaecide and water looks fine but test...

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Dear i read it somewhere so i posted it but sorry that i didn't put the ref link..

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Last post by Glen123
Thu 11 Feb, 2016 05:17
Putting up 30' pool - what are the next steps

by Scott in Indiana » Tue 05 Aug, 2014 20:28

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My pool: round, 30', surface
Pool chemicals: none (just starting to fill pool
My pump & filter: Hayward

Bought a used 30' round pool. I have...

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Good job TSH Tech...

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Last post by bryanwalker
Mon 08 Feb, 2016 06:07
Need Help With Baby Oil

by thedirtydewcrew » Sun 21 Jun, 2009 10:13

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I had my daughters birthday party yesterday. I took a roll of plastic and made a slip and slid in the side yard. I used baby oil as a speed creator...

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My wife knows well with the baby oil :)

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Last post by bryanwalker
Mon 08 Feb, 2016 06:04

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