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Above Ground Pool Questions

by sjazama » Sun 30 Aug, 2009 19:54

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I want to get a pool. In-ground pools are nicer but, where we live, a house with a pool is hard to sell. I think we might move when we retire in 7-8...

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Hellooo,

Above ground pools are much better then inground even for diving. People who enjoy diving tend to extend one side of the pool to 72 inches...

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Fri 04 Jun, 2010 12:53
Tiles falling off of inground Pebble Tec pool

by Phlimm » Wed 02 Jun, 2010 18:52

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I have an inground PebbleTec pool and at the stairs to the shallow side, we have lost three square tiles and one corner piece. They did not break,...

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They are tiles that look like ones you would find in a bathroom.

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Fri 04 Jun, 2010 01:02
pump pressure

by wilco » Mon 24 May, 2010 16:26

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We are first time pool owners. The pool is 40x20 vinyl liner with a sta Rite System 3 filter, Hayward Super 2 Pump Aqua Heat heat pump, paramount...

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Stabilizer can take up to a week to dissolve so if you add it, do so in a sock in front of a return so as not to trap it in the filter. That way you...

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Last post by mas985
Wed 02 Jun, 2010 14:27
Getting my pool ready

by bobble » Tue 01 Jun, 2010 04:47

I am new to pool ownership but this is my second year of experience and I feel like I am still groping in the dark.
Last year I emptied the pool and...

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Tue 01 Jun, 2010 04:47
Vacuum port not working
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by neitherman » Sat 05 Dec, 2009 18:16

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I just got a house with a pool in Arizona. I was digging through a container left in my garage when I saw a pool vacuum. Seeing as a dust storm went...

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My vaccum port won't suck either! and this my firt time doing this my self. I don't know which way to turn those levers. can someone help me please?...
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Sat 29 May, 2010 18:04
New home owner with pool who needs HELP!

by monicalovesherpool » Tue 20 Apr, 2010 18:41

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Hi There!~

This is my first time owning a pool and I want to love it.
The previous owners left some water in the pool ( about 5 feet) and it is...

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Your Cyanuric Acid (CYA) level in your pool may be high and a partial drain/refill may be in order. Also, read Defeating Algae . Shocking is not a...

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Last post by chem geek
Mon 24 May, 2010 15:19
Arm & Hammer Baking Soda?
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by Guest » Thu 25 Jun, 2009 22:32

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I am a little confused about using Arm & Hammer Baking soda. I know Baking soda is used to help raise PH, but is it also used as a stabalizer?...

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Baking Soda is used for raising the total alkalinity of the pool, which is the key to keeping the ph in balance. It's not a stabilizer. That's...
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Mon 24 May, 2010 09:45
Pump doesn't seem to suck up water

by El Guapo » Tue 18 May, 2010 07:49

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Hello,
I am trying to open my pool myself.... for the 1st time. I have removed the plugs (2 from pool and 1 from skimmer) and turned on the pump. I...

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FILL UR SUCTION LINE WITH WATER - HAVE A MATE PLUG THE SKIMMER WITH A TENNIS BALL OR SOMETHING, REMOVING IT AS YOU TURN UR PUMP ON. REPEAT PROCESS A...

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Fri 21 May, 2010 13:45
How to remove pool cover--fan fold or how?

by corsara » Thu 06 May, 2010 14:35

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Hi, new pool owner here, and it's time to open the pool. It is an inground 18 x 36 pool. I cleaned all leaves and pumped all water out, also filled...

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Oh believe me here in NY the laws call for fencing the perimeter too. But I like safety in layers. Good luck later.

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Thu 06 May, 2010 15:25
Low Cya -> Lo Cl, and Hi Ch Questions

by acroy » Fri 30 Apr, 2010 10:43

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I bought a house with a pool last year and am learning up on it, largely courtesy of this great forum! :D

Here is my pool (using test kit...

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Let the TA get a lower as that will help reduce the rate of pH rise (and yes, the higher CYA will help that somewhat as well but won't reduce the...

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Last post by chem geek
Sat 01 May, 2010 08:33
massive amounts of CYA

by doubled » Sat 24 Apr, 2010 11:19

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Hi Guys,

I am a new pool owner, never had one before so I'm trying to learn as fast as I can....the place I bought came with a 28k gal pool with...

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No need to apologize, but thanks for the most kind offer. I don't think anyone east of Arizona does the whole suite of filters...which means anyone...

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Last post by lbridges
Sun 25 Apr, 2010 16:25
Dirty pool

Attachment(s) by MirandaJ1223 » Thu 22 Apr, 2010 15:36

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Problem #1 I recently purchased and moved into a home that has a pool. There are 6 oak trees that made a mess of the pool. (these are scheduled to be...

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We have had a pool for several years and have always ordered our Pool Supplies from Family Leisure. We've had issues with discoloration and odd odor...

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Sat 24 Apr, 2010 12:44
chlorine level stays high

by strmy » Sun 18 Apr, 2010 19:57

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chlorine level stays high.How can I get it down?I have quit adding chlorine now for 2 weeks now and my lil tester says its still high.What do i do?...

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If you've got Cyanuric Acid (CYA) aka stabilizer or conditioner in the water, then the higher Free Chlorine (FC) level is not a problem and exposure...

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Mon 19 Apr, 2010 00:33
Water line

by ramakan » Tue 06 Apr, 2010 09:33

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Hi, All.

Ever since some recent rains, my pool water line has gone up right to the top of the tile, close to the deck. I have been told I need to...

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If you are still having your problem try checking your water fill. Make sure it is completely off.

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Last post by poolace
Sun 18 Apr, 2010 17:56
Heater Problem?

by poolfool72 » Thu 15 Apr, 2010 20:10

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I have a Hayward gas heater. The "Service" light is on and it's flashing the code "LO" and "60". What is this?

The...

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ok a LO code can indicate one of several issues:

1) A water pressure switch fault
2)A temp limit switch fault
3)A vent pressure switch fault

The...

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Last post by Xclusive
Sat 17 Apr, 2010 08:09
Old pool in a house that has been vacant for a couple of yea

by Trishalinn » Mon 12 Apr, 2010 07:05

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Hi,

My husband and I live in Michigan and purchased a house last fall that has an in ground gunite pool. It was covered with a loop loc cover and...

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Hi Trisha,

I've seen many a pool in the condition you described at the time of opening. There are two ways to go about it and neither is one is more...

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Wed 14 Apr, 2010 15:33
pool liner

by mardoor » Fri 06 Nov, 2009 16:25

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my liner has a hole in it, its in the forty's outside. Its too cold to put in a new liner, its to brittle to patch
It's a 18 x 32 inground I'm...

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You have no choice but to drain your water so that you could change your pool liner. change your liner with high quality pool liners so that it will...

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Last post by SandraThompson
Wed 07 Apr, 2010 02:12
Pump Size?

by thasatelliteguy » Sun 14 Mar, 2010 20:08

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I am about to buy an above ground pool. Never had a pool before. I am looking at a 24'X52''. My ex-brotherinlaw had bought a pool similar to it, and...

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hi,

i need some help, my pool cover pumps does not working well. can you give so best store for pool supplies to buy new one...

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Last post by maxine
Mon 05 Apr, 2010 05:32
New very small pool and chemical advice

by SJ2571 » Sun 01 Nov, 2009 06:15

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Hi all, I'm new here and new to pools so go easy on me. :)

I bought a small Bestway (Intex?) above-ground pool that is 4.14 m long and 2.16 m wide....

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dont worry about the pool being 100 percent level ..they say they should be but i had one that was not and it never fell over..as long as its not...

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Wed 31 Mar, 2010 02:12
Need help im confused

by ligue4406 » Wed 09 Sep, 2009 15:23

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here is my story i let my pool go for a week or two while traveling and it went green on me. it is a 18' round above ground pool with cartridge...

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I had this problem , i would say the clorine got to low and the algee built up...just run the pump solid..a bigger pump would help the pumps you get...

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Last post by MARKAFN
Wed 31 Mar, 2010 02:08

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