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Keeping leaves and worms out of pool in winter

by Suespool » Thu 22 Sep, 2011 08:51

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Hi All,

I have an 18 X 40 inground pool with an EcoSmart system. I use a safety cover during the winter which we just closed yesterday (Upstate NY)....

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It wouldn't hurt to try, worms don't squirm where they can't squeeze under(ie: water bags) And it would take massive hurricane winds to brush leaves...

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Sat 24 Sep, 2011 18:59
How to change SP714 Hayward Sand Filter Gasket

by Kierisnky » Thu 14 Jul, 2011 19:13

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I just wanted to share some information about how to change the gasket to the valve director (terminology?) on this particular sand filter.

First of...

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Where exactly does the small plastic ring go on the shaft?

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Wed 21 Sep, 2011 07:48
High pressure no suction

by harleyvin » Mon 02 May, 2011 17:20

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I have a 15x24 above ground pool with a hayward DE filter and 1.5hp pump. I start the filter up it circulates fine for about 1/2 hour to 1 hour with...

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Gerhard-
You might have one of these problems
1- make sure there is no cracks or holes in the kreepy kraully hose links or connection to the...

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Tue 20 Sep, 2011 00:04
Heavy rains & rising water level!

by mikeyh » Sun 14 Aug, 2011 16:41

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it's been raining heavily here for a couple of days and my pool water level is rising dangerously close to the lip. is this normal? how do i...

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Most pools have a hose bib attached after the pump if you have one attach a hose to it run the fp pump and run it into drainage. Not all pools have a...

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Mon 19 Sep, 2011 23:45
Pet pooped in pool

by scubadiva » Tue 23 Aug, 2011 22:30

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Help, my old dog got in pool and pooped. What do I do now?

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get a pool enclosure to prevent your pet go into the pool again. try it now.

the site mention somewhere on the site that the pool enclosure system...

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Tue 13 Sep, 2011 14:12
Typical ph rise over time with SWG

by scuba » Fri 02 Sep, 2011 00:05

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ph goes from 7.5 to 7.8 in about 2 weeks time. 2-3 quarts of acid brings it back to 7.5. Wanted to check if this is typical with a SWG or I need to...

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Thanks for the info. I was off by 1 week, this time I checked more closely and it took 1 week to go from 7.5 to 7.8-8.0ish. I will bring the TA down...

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Thu 08 Sep, 2011 17:44
Chlorine Generator Problems

by svoltmer » Tue 06 Sep, 2011 19:49

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We have a new 27' above ground salt water pool using a Hayward aquatrol chlorine generator. All of a sudden our salt levels went from 2700 to 500 in...

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Its off the Hayward Chlorinator display. I guess its up to me to go get some test strips since my pool guy is giving me the run-around.

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Wed 07 Sep, 2011 07:19
Brown Water Coming Out of Jets

by GregB » Fri 05 Aug, 2011 17:56

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Hello Everyone,

This is my first time on the forum and it seems like its going to be very helpful as i'm a first time pool owner.

Last month, i...

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Not sure if it's sand coming from the filter or the heater breaking down.

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Wed 31 Aug, 2011 10:47
Cleaning Cement Tile Walls

by danielsun3750 » Wed 24 Aug, 2011 17:34

I just an infinity pool built. It's 8mx4mx1.5m and lined with 2x2cm green cement tiles. The pool is filled, but the tiles are still pretty dirty from...

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Wed 24 Aug, 2011 17:34
Proper Valve Settings

by jstanger » Tue 28 Apr, 2009 19:47

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Hello All. I need help setting the valves for my pool. We have an in ground pool with a jacuzzi that overflows into the pool when the pump is on....

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clean your filter its dirty and then put valve back your wrong

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Sun 21 Aug, 2011 08:55
Removing an air lock from the booster, metering or dosing pu

by Nigelrains » Tue 16 Aug, 2011 22:54

How do I remove an air lock from the booster, metering or dosing pump.? Thank you for your help.

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Tue 16 Aug, 2011 22:54
Low pressure in waste

by NJScott58 » Mon 15 Aug, 2011 19:31

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We are trying to vacuum the pool. It runs fine on filter when we fill hose with water. When we switch to waste, the pressure goes down and the water...

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We are trying to vacuum the pool. It runs fine on filter when we fill hose with water. When we switch to waste, the pressure goes down and the water...

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Tue 16 Aug, 2011 15:15
Black oily film

by reidsmith » Sun 07 Aug, 2011 05:56

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Why is there a black oily film on my scum ball in skimmer?

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Could be a host of reasons;

- Suntan oils
- Hair spray products, gels, etc.
- Tree sap, leaf oils
- Pump seal is leaching petroleum
- Overnight...

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Last post by TSH Tech
Wed 10 Aug, 2011 21:56
Yet another newb question on controls

by Guest » Sat 16 Apr, 2011 17:00

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We recenly purchased a home with an inground pool and have a few questions. The plumbing at the pump has 6 ball valves and are labeled as such:...

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The way I was told to check for a leak is this: To check if it's evaporation fill a bucket with pool water and mark it's level on the inside of the...

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Last post by chesster51
Wed 10 Aug, 2011 06:31
Pump run time

by Guest » Thu 04 Aug, 2011 21:24

i am new to the forum&pool matters so please bear with my ignorance!i have a in ground pool in my holiday home in the algarve,it measures...

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Thu 04 Aug, 2011 21:24
Help me, Gurus. You're my only hope

by erinsgarden » Wed 20 Jul, 2011 00:48

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16 ft intex ultraframe with salt water system: copper .1, free chlorine .2, pH 8.5 (i guess...bright pi,nk) , alkalinity 240. Water has been shocked...

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(...continued from previous post)

I read your report addressing what isn't taught in the CPO course and I agree with most of it. Some of it is too...

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Tue 02 Aug, 2011 12:24
I need some help!

by frenchdc » Mon 01 Aug, 2011 12:36

A friend of mine has just tested the water in my above ground pool using a scuba device. It is 7m x 4m x 1.32m. I have not added any chlorine for 8...

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Mon 01 Aug, 2011 12:36
Total Chlorine less than Free Chlorine ?

by TimboZero » Sun 31 Jul, 2011 02:22

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Hello All,

Yesterday I replaced my SWG and whilst I was at the shop I had my water tested. They used a automated precision pipette to measure water...

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Just make sure that your FC level is at least 5% of the CYA level, so if the CYA is 80 ppm then your FC should not be lower than 4 ppm. Otherwise,...

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Mon 01 Aug, 2011 12:14
Probably a VERY dumb newbie question -

by Jeannies55 » Wed 20 Jul, 2011 12:16

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- but here I go anyway!

We bought a 21' Round Above Ground Pool for my son for his birthday. We had it installed yesterday and have started filling...

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Not a dumb question, Jeannie, just a typical retail transaction. The store is in the business of selling you stuff.
Once it's full, only worry about...

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Sat 30 Jul, 2011 00:51
Pump run time question

by scuba » Wed 20 Jul, 2011 13:10

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I have a IntelliFlo VS+SVRS pump and run it 8 hours/day at 3050RPM. Crude flow rate calculation shows 150GPM at this RPM so it will take 3.3 hours to...

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Just one quart of acid will put, both your TA and pH in the right place. Consider that I'm basing that on your last readings. You should test again...

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Fri 29 Jul, 2011 23:54

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