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Loads of DE in my pool
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by jim » Tue 02 Jun, 2009 07:47

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I noticed, a few weeks ago when I backflush and add DE the DE is forced out of the jets. I pulled the pump lid and it was really full of DE. I...

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OK I bought the vacuum stuff and have been trying it. I seem to loose pressure and was told my hose was not sufficently filled with water. I filled...
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Sun 14 Jun, 2009 15:07
Return Jet Aim

by nupoolnj » Sat 23 May, 2009 18:06

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Hi,
New pool owner here with a question.
Is there a good angle to aim the return water jets in the pool?

Right now I have them aiming away from the...

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Either CW or CCW rotation, to shoot new clean water along side the wall sligtly upward to clearly see the ripple. That way you move the top water to...

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Fri 12 Jun, 2009 22:12
Fair price on Weekly Pool Maintenance

by XtremelyTropical » Fri 27 Feb, 2009 10:46

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Hello, I'm wondering if anyone can tell me what a fair price on a weekly pool maintenance service would be for a pool approx 20' x 15'. I live in...

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Good day,

My wife and I recently purchased a vacational home in Kissimmee, Florida and we kept the pool maintenance company who were with the...

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Thu 11 Jun, 2009 09:57
Aerating with oxygen

by pooltalk » Fri 05 Jun, 2009 23:36

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Hello
I am new to this forum and new to pools in general. We just bought a 32'x12'x48" Intex, Oval Above Ground Pool that used chlorine. We...

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The chlorine in a saltwater chlorine generator (SWG) pools is IDENTICAL to the chlorine added from any other chlorine source (Trichlor, Dichlor,...

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Wed 10 Jun, 2009 09:25
Pool Heater too loud?

by jonmar » Tue 09 Jun, 2009 20:09

Had a Hayward H250 Electronic Ignition Lo Nox installed two weeks ago. How loud should the unit be during operation? Mine emits a constant rumbling...

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Tue 09 Jun, 2009 20:09
How long can you safely go without treating pool water?

by Tassle » Sun 31 May, 2009 18:36

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Hi all, I've just built a 13ft (3.6m) diameter above ground pool and have been looking into water maintenance. I reeeealy don't want to chlorinate...

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Well, if the question is literally how long does it take water to become unsanitary if there is no sanitizer at all in the pool (i.e. no chlorine,...

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Mon 08 Jun, 2009 21:10
Chlorine levels - Not sure I understand how to manage?

by jmf1971 » Sat 06 Jun, 2009 15:03

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Hi this is the first year we have opened our pool - it was installed last June. Upon opening the water was clear so we were excited that we closed it...

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I am not sure how to tell the size of my filter... I guess at this point I am realizing how very little I do know. Where do I get that information?...

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Sun 07 Jun, 2009 21:16
Air trapped in filter

by jda » Sun 07 Jun, 2009 20:18

Hello, I have a pentair pump / filter. This is my first pool. When I brought the water about half way above the skimmer, I primed the pump, bled the...

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Sun 07 Jun, 2009 20:18
New Pool Owner Should I Drain Or Keep the Old Water

by DOMSPOOL » Fri 05 Jun, 2009 21:50

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I just purchase this house with an inground pool, it has a new Vinyl liner and the pool is about 5 years old give or take a little. This house was a...

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OK can you tell me where would i start after the water test.

If the harness and CYA levels are within range I'd start with scooping out the leaves...

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Sat 06 Jun, 2009 11:47
Use of PVC pipe for filter

by jda » Tue 02 Jun, 2009 19:05

I am just getting started with a new pool. I have a pentair cartridge filter (1hp motor) which came with flexible hose. Can I replace these hoses...

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Tue 02 Jun, 2009 19:05
Pool Quote Feedback

by bymyhand » Fri 29 May, 2009 18:13

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I just got a quote back for a pool and I was wondering if you guys could you please give me your feedback on any opinions you have on the setup?...

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I really appreciate all the advice you guys have given!

I am kinda curious as to when you turn on the drain, skimmer, cleaning system, and grotto?...

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Sun 31 May, 2009 16:48
Green water

by harleygalsoftail1 » Sat 30 May, 2009 00:05

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Hi , We have a 16ft above ground pool. This year we decided to use the salt water system. We dumped 80 pounds of salt in and of course when we tried...

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Thank you for responding. My husband is going by this morning to get something for metal. When we took the water sample to the pool store, it showed...

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Sat 30 May, 2009 19:59
Sunscreen in the pool????

by lvwitch » Thu 28 May, 2009 15:45

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I sure hope that I am doing this right. If not someone let me know please. I have no idea about my pool as far as filter types, etc. I have a pool...

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My wife uses sunscreen that is sometimes not spread thinly and she uses the pool every day. The net result is that there is sometimes a thin film on...

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Thu 28 May, 2009 18:21
CYA Draining?

by Industen » Tue 26 May, 2009 05:51

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If I drain my pool at a rate of 6 inches per day and my CYA is at 100. How many days will it take to reach around 40 CYA level in a 25000 gal pool 32...

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25000 gallons is 3342 cubic feet. This means your average pool depth is 3342/(16*32) = 6.5 feet which is a bit higher than expected. If your shallow...

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Tue 26 May, 2009 12:50
New Pool owner question about vacuming

by ummsafiya » Thu 21 May, 2009 20:35

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is it okay that i vacummed right after i added my chemicals (of Algaecide, Iron Out and 1 lb. of Shock)? Also, my plaster is 2 weeks old, was it okay...

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hi,

thanx for the advice! yes, i still see the plaster dust so i will hold off on the vacumming.

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Tue 26 May, 2009 12:01
Stainless Steel Service Panel

by mellomanpr » Tue 26 May, 2009 10:16

I'm looking into getting our first pool. We looking at getting either the Artesian Sunburst 24' round pool or the Vogue Revelation 24' round pool....

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Tue 26 May, 2009 10:16
CYA Draining?

by Industen » Tue 26 May, 2009 06:07

If I drain my pool at a rate of 6 inches per day and my CYA is at 100. How many days will it take to reach around 40 CYA level in a 25000 gal pool 32...

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Tue 26 May, 2009 06:07
Help - dirty water

by kmgt3232 » Thu 21 May, 2009 18:31

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Help, I have no idea what's going on with our pool. Our water is so dirty. I was trying to sweep it tonight (we just had it opened a few days ago,...

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Hi Kathy,

Here are a few things I've heard about the "frog." It adds minerals to the pool. Sounds fine except one of things it adds is...

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Sat 23 May, 2009 20:58
What does this piece of equipment do?

by Crimson » Thu 21 May, 2009 15:31

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Hello all,

New pool owner here.. purchase a house with a pool and don't have the manuals for the equipment. Been able to find them for the filter...

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It appears to be set on R90 L90 right now, which I assume that means its draws from both sides equally. The other 2 settings I assume would divert...

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Sat 23 May, 2009 03:43
Adding chemicals to a new pool

by Guest » Fri 22 May, 2009 10:13

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I am just starting an above ground 15' round pool. I want to know how to add the chemicals. I need to add alkalinity plus calcium hardness, shock and...

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Read the Pool School including Recommended Pool Chemicals .

The TA is increased with baking soda (or Alkalinity Up) and can be added anytime, but...

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Fri 22 May, 2009 13:15

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