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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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Last post by edwarddb
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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Last post by John75
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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Last post by anthony_r_cook
Wed 08 Feb, 2012 21:12
Convert pool to water storage.

by thirunat66 » Thu 21 Apr, 2011 20:43

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I live in Melbourne, Australia, and have an outdoor unheated pool. Since the weather here is conducive to outdoor swimming for maybe one month a...

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You could simply fill the pool with clean gravel, cover it with heavy duty landscape fabric, top it with soil, pack it down, then top it off with...

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Last post by Alexdamann
Sat 04 Feb, 2012 11:24
HI there!

by Jennifer_Bolduc » Thu 29 Dec, 2011 00:37

hello everyone, I am a newbie here. I still have not got a concrete pool, planning to get one built. I have a hot tub for now. :wave:

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Last post by Jennifer_Bolduc
Thu 29 Dec, 2011 00:37
Bought house with pool - filled it. Now what?

Attachment(s) by Spinball » Sun 18 Dec, 2011 14:43

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It's an indoor pool 8m x 4m x 1.3m and full of water.
There's a pump and filter and heating unit.
But when I switch the pump on (it makes what I...

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I would remove the clear cover on top of the pump and fill with water to prime the pump. Otherwise your pump may just be sucking air and eventually...

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Last post by zippy_gg
Fri 23 Dec, 2011 12:16
New Marbelite pool

by venter » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 03:38

Recently re marbelite my pool and not very happy with the service.On the day of the job and after the pool was finished,it rained a bit and now the...

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Last post by venter
Mon 12 Dec, 2011 03:38
Watermiad salt water chlorinator
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by Alou49 » Sun 29 May, 2011 19:15

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For those of you who continue to pollute your pools and yourselves with chlorine, it is time to convert to salt water chlorination. The big chemical...

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I just completed a year using the Jandy® AquaPure Salt Water Chlorination System
(Up to 40000 gals). I installed it my self, very simple. My pool is...
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Sun 27 Nov, 2011 16:53
Pool Boy Lite FREE over the holidays

by zambono » Sun 27 Nov, 2011 11:54

I am the creator of Pool Boy iOS App, for iPhones and iPads. For the holidays Pool Boy Lite will be FREE, normally 99c. I am currently working on an...

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Last post by zambono
Sun 27 Nov, 2011 11:54
Saftey Cover selection

by darrendavis » Fri 23 Sep, 2011 22:19

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I have a 18 x 36 with 4 ft corner radius. We are looking to buy a solid saftey cover. Why can I not use a standard cover? Everthing I read say I need...

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Hello...
OK well the rule goes like this, there are standard sizes available from all manufactuers for a cheaper price point since they are pre made...

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Thu 10 Nov, 2011 16:07

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