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How to drain pool?

by rficalora » Sat 03 Mar, 2012 11:11

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New guy here; hope to get help getting started & maybe help others as I learn.

We've recently started doing our own maintenance & the local...

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While draining the pool, ensure that you're regularly tracking it, else you're going to keep the pump on even when there's no more water to be...

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Thu 24 May, 2012 00:02
Pool out of control or Pool maintenance man out of control?
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by flyer » Thu 03 Sep, 2009 18:56

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My pool is in southern spain, looked after by a local british "pool man". No problem to speak of for the last 6 years the pool has been...

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While this post has turned into a name-calling forum, I wanted to mention just a couple of things that I don't see addressed.
If you've had this...
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Wed 23 May, 2012 13:17
New Bod, empty dirty pool - where do I start?

by trenery » Mon 19 Mar, 2012 08:25

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OK, so here it is. My first pool which has just been inherited by a house move. It hasn't been used for about 4 years. At first it looked fine but...

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Your plan of attack sounds good to me. I don't have a tomn of experience with vinyl liners but, if you haven't found anything specific for cleaning...

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Wed 23 May, 2012 12:28
Pool Filter and Pump

by Azum » Tue 21 Feb, 2012 04:22

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Good Day,

I am new here and hope to get some assistance: We have Davis and Shirtliff sand filter and pump:

On the gauge of the filter there is back...

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If closing the other skimmer lines doesn't help enough, try backwashing first. You can also vacuum to "Waste" but you will need to replace...

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Last post by rosalind
Mon 21 May, 2012 06:27
I feel like i've tried everything!

by rheabooth17 » Sun 25 Mar, 2012 09:08

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We've moved into a new house in Georgia that came with an inground pool. The pool was full of black algae, leaves, cloudy, frogs, tadpoles, etc....

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In addition to the steps listed above, you may need to change your vinyl liner. In this case, I would just recommend draining the pool (check in your...

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Sun 20 May, 2012 15:20
DE backing up into pool after shutdown.

by kroke2 » Mon 16 Apr, 2012 14:39

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I have a crawling Hayward pool cleaner in my pool. I have been told that in order for it to operate properly I must close my main drain and my...

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It's probably as simple as a pin-hole in one or more of your filter grids. Open your filter, remove the grids and hose them off. Carefully inspect...

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Sun 20 May, 2012 15:14
Pool won't empty even when the sump is fully open

by Taylercorkett94 » Sat 21 Apr, 2012 11:05

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This is going to sound stupid but when I was vacuuming my pool I opened the sump 1/3 of the way, when I was finished I forgot to close the sump and...

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It's hard to say, for sure, without being on-site but, it sounds like it is one of two things.
Try plugging your skimmer(s). This will divert all of...

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Sun 20 May, 2012 15:07
Sand coming out the jets after backwash HELP

by Taylercorkett94 » Tue 24 Apr, 2012 13:20

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After I backwash the filter because the pressure is high, sand comes out the jets when i put the pump back to filter. Any help will be appreciated...

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It could be broken laterals but it may be as simple as running your system on "rinse" for 30 seconds after you backwash.
If you only get...

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Sun 20 May, 2012 15:01
Price of a pool

by iSwim » Mon 31 Oct, 2011 03:41

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Hey,

how expensive a pool can be? I have in mind different models looking like this . The pools seems to have a one metre radius. How much can this...

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Are you wondering about the cost to build or maintain?
I'm not sure of building costs but to own and maintain a pool costs around $200-$300/mo when...

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Sun 20 May, 2012 14:47
Did not back wash new sand filter before turning on pump

by bobby1212 » Wed 02 May, 2012 07:31

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I did not back wash new sand filter with Zeobright before putting filter in filter position. Water is cloudy! What damage have I done?

Thanks,

Ron

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A clarifier or flocculant should be able to clear things up for you.
You won't need to drain, in my experience.
Turn off the pump for a day to let...

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Sun 20 May, 2012 14:42
How to maintain a pool or spa?

by Flora27 » Thu 05 Apr, 2012 01:45

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Hi,
I am moving to new place with a spa in the yard. The spa is underground and can fit about 10 people. Due to budget I will try to maintain it...

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My company has created a calculator which is very simple to use. No parameters to set and very easy to navigate. You can use the results as a sort of...

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Sun 20 May, 2012 14:35
Care of flagstone coping

by Inlandsmog » Thu 17 Aug, 2006 14:29

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I have a new pool with flagstone coping, the company that built the pool went BK 3 mos after completion. My question: is there any special care of...

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Whether or not your pool is salt (but Especially if it is) I would recommend sealing the flagstone coping.
There are many good sealants but you will...

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Sun 20 May, 2012 14:31
Pool Safety

by poolidiot » Tue 02 Feb, 2010 20:15

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We just purchased a home for my elderly parents and it came with a pool.

- in Los Angeles
- 3' to 7' deep, Kidney shaped and seems relatively small...

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Honestly, it sounds like you want nothing to do with the pool.
Unfortunately, If you leave all the water in, it needs to be maintiained (chemicals,...

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Fri 18 May, 2012 20:19
New iPhone Pool Maintenance App

by zambono » Fri 26 Aug, 2011 18:32

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Pool Boy Pro, my new iPhone App for Pool owners and professionals has just been approved by Apple. It will be available on Tuesday August 30th and...

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:!: This app is only as good as the data that is put into it.
This is true of any data input mechanism: "Garbage In. Garbage Out."

As...

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Last post by SqueakyClean
Thu 26 Apr, 2012 18:02
New home owner with pool and don't know how to use it any he

by Taylercorkett94 » Thu 19 Apr, 2012 11:58

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My dad has moved into a new home with a pool and we don't really know how to use it the pool was built in the 70s but has a new pump system it has a...

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Sorry I forgot this was an English class. But thanks for the info about the pool.

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Sat 21 Apr, 2012 10:59
Do you know about freeform swimming pools?

by markflink » Fri 13 Jan, 2012 02:27

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Everyone wants a unique design, one of the famous design is freeform swimming pool :thumbup: . Freeform pools are not distinct by any shapes, lines,...

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Freeform swimming pools have been popular in Phoenix, and I am not surprised why. In my opinion, this is one form of swimming pool that would make...

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Thu 05 Apr, 2012 00:57
I have a algae (green) cloudy in my inground pool

by Jacque » Fri 24 Jun, 2011 08:33

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I have been vacuuming the settled algae with filter on waste, aware of the fact I'm loosing water in the process intend to resupply when done. The...

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the vacuum hose should be filled with water first.. and pump must be running

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Last post by rheabooth17
Sun 25 Mar, 2012 09:47
very confused

by confused » Sat 10 May, 2008 07:57

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Well, where do I start. We have installed a used 33' pool. I have done a lot of research online and talked to several pool comp. They have all told...

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Hi Paul! Have you checked this guide to swimming pool water chemicals at

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Sat 10 Mar, 2012 19:43
IPhone App - 'Pool Smart'

by jwilliams » Fri 14 Oct, 2011 22:33

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Here is another iPhone App to check out. App is called 'Pool Smart' and provides an overview of water basics and provides a checklist of the tests...

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Thinking to get this app.
Would this work with Salt Pool as well?

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Last post by KZ
Sun 12 Feb, 2012 00:00
I've inherited a mosquito-breeding pool.

by DewiMorgan » Fri 30 Sep, 2011 16:09

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Problem :
At my workplace, the guy who used to look after the pool and grounds recently died. So, because I'm now the only guy in the company, I...

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There is no way on earth you will be able to open the pool on the budget you mention.
Either get more money or get the fish.

I feel for you...

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Wed 08 Feb, 2012 21:12

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