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LOTS of leaves in pool

by BobH » Tue 17 May, 2011 13:00

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We opened our pool on our own for the first time due the previously used pool place closing.

Filter is up and running, however I think our main...

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im not an expert but i think you are wasting chemicals untill you get all or nearly all the leaves out. you can buy some plastic mesh netting/fence...

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Sun 22 May, 2011 15:06
Finding parts for outdated pool equipment.
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by MirandaJ1223 » Tue 04 May, 2010 12:37

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My pool is approx 30 years old. The pump equipment is Anthony Apollo. I am needing the T handle that is used to open the backwash valve, and a lid to...

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I have this exact board in 10 foot size. It is marked on back with "aqua-slide brownsville texas" on back. It has two pieces of wood...
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Fri 20 May, 2011 22:58
Baqua pure filter wont start

by jb74 » Wed 18 May, 2011 18:50

hi,

I bought a pool from a friend. It has a Baqua Pure filter. It was working fine. But after i set the pool, put water in it, the darn thing wont...

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Last post by jb74
Wed 18 May, 2011 18:50
Sand back into pool

by Linedancer » Sat 07 May, 2011 02:33

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Hi Everyone
I am new to this forum, and relatively new to pools. I have a 10X4mt salt water pool, with sand filter. The sand has been in the filter...

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re my posting
Sorry, second line shoudl read "we HAVE NOT added sand to the filter"

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Last post by linedancer
Sat 07 May, 2011 03:03
New to pools

by lasagolf » Wed 27 Apr, 2011 11:00

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I have a 15 X 30 oval above ground pool, 4' deep. We just purchased the home and don't have a clue. my readings are ph=6.4, cya = 0,ta=80,chlorine =...

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I just been thinking the same. With a day or two of warm weather I want to start getting my pool ready for the new swimming season.

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Last post by poolfilters
Tue 03 May, 2011 06:49
Suction through skimmer

by MirandaJ1223 » Fri 29 Apr, 2011 14:17

In mid March I removed the grids from my 52 sf DE Anthony filter and cleaned them before reinstalling them. I then opened my pool. Then at the end of...

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Last post by MirandaJ1223
Fri 29 Apr, 2011 14:17
Pool is green, need help.

by Drexzania » Mon 25 Apr, 2011 13:38

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Noob pool owners, trying to get pool to as it should be.
Pool Test
Hardness: 1000
Total Chlorine: 0
Free Chlorine: 0
Bromine: 0
Ph: 7.5...

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To keep your pool clean and clear you must have your water tested to make sure all characteristics are correct. pH is very important because it will...

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Last post by lisaa
Tue 26 Apr, 2011 05:48
Ladder Sand Bags - Winterizing

by zunebuggy » Tue 08 Sep, 2009 15:31

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In previous years I have drained my above the ground pool below the return line. This year we purchased a kit so we do not have to do this. Also, I...

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The bag cannot freeze at that depth underwater.

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Last post by thomas
Sat 23 Apr, 2011 21:16
De Help

by Cement Pond » Tue 19 Apr, 2011 08:44

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I have a de filter. I replaced the grids and manifold towards the end of last year’s pool season. Just opened the pool a couple of weeks ago.

Here...

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You may have an issue with your multiport valve. This is the valve you use to backwash. I don't know what type you have but sometimes the gasket(s)...

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Last post by Poolio
Thu 21 Apr, 2011 23:07
Pool full of water for 2 years

by mcordano » Mon 04 Apr, 2011 13:37

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We recently bought a house with a pool in the backyard. Full of water, but not been used in 2 years. It has a nice cover and supposedly was a very...

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Best thing would be to drain clean and refill the pool.

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Last post by swimfit
Tue 05 Apr, 2011 03:02
Budgeting for sand question--already late with this, sigh

by leslieinbham » Fri 01 Apr, 2011 10:55

We have a lovely 18 x 52 AG pool pkg in our carport, just waiting...Have been advised to use sand as base and coving, but it will be very, very hard...

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Last post by leslieinbham
Fri 01 Apr, 2011 10:55
How Often Does This Filter To Be Replaced

by lisaa » Thu 24 Mar, 2011 23:26

Many of new pool owners are not much familier with Sand Filter so here i am sharing some Info on them.
Maintaining the cleanliness of a pool with a...

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Last post by lisaa
Thu 24 Mar, 2011 23:26
Whats up peeps Im new to the pool world

by malawi » Fri 11 Mar, 2011 21:32

hello everyone I'm setting up a 16ft x 48" above ground swimming pool,I also have been dealing with aquariums for years,so u guys think that...

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Last post by malawi
Fri 11 Mar, 2011 21:32
Empty Pool

by Sean » Sat 23 Oct, 2010 14:32

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Hi,

I am looking at buying a house with a pool. The problem is that the house has been vacated for over 1000 days. As far as I know this pool has...

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hey check these articles covers all areas of your problem

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Last post by lisaa
Mon 28 Feb, 2011 05:13
Brown Water

by amjshear » Thu 19 Aug, 2010 07:18

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New pool owner here, just got done filling the pool with city water after a day the water turned green, at the advise of the pool place I put 4 bags...

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The brown colour of the pool water is due to the presence of metal in it. It can be a real pain in getting them rid off the water or even keep from...

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Last post by swimfit
Mon 21 Feb, 2011 00:25
Salt-water softener?

by MIKEGOUGH1 » Sun 24 May, 2009 16:30

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The salt I have been buying for my pool is from Lowes, 40 lb bag of water softening salt. Is this okay?
Is there any difference between that salt and...

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Please take a look at this article. This has a great detail on salt water pools.

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Last post by swimfit
Mon 21 Feb, 2011 00:20
Help Needed!

by Guest » Wed 16 Feb, 2011 16:25

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Hey everyone! This is my first post on this forum. I recently moved into a house and am working with the pool now as it was getting a little green. I...

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Name of cleaner:
Model:
Picture?

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Last post by wobbles
Fri 18 Feb, 2011 08:47
New House, New Pool, Lots of problems & questions!

by Guest » Tue 02 Nov, 2010 16:31

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Hi All,

I have recently bought a new house in staffordshire (UK), which has a 12ft wide by 24ft long oval swimming pool. The pool have a vinyl liner...

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I hear you man. I am an Owner of a swimming pool business here in Florida. You definity need to look into a new liner for that pool. If you fill it...

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Last post by accupool727/
Wed 09 Feb, 2011 00:23
Heating your pool with wind power?

by majesticwi.com » Thu 03 Feb, 2011 20:51

YES! Patent pending new technology unites one or several inexpensive turbines to an accessory (change nothing with your existing system) water...

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Thu 03 Feb, 2011 20:51
Complete Beginner needs help - pics included

by Bas » Wed 26 Jan, 2011 17:47

Hello,

I'm a first time pool owner from Europe after moving houses. The pool is pretty small (3x3 meters or 10x10 feet) and very very very dirty....

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Last post by Bas
Wed 26 Jan, 2011 17:47

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