Basics for New Pool Owners

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DE In Pool

by DE Dude » Fri 06 Feb, 2009 20:04

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I have a DE filtration system with my inground pool. I cleaned the filters and then followed the process to mix the DE in a bucket and then place it...

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Added too much DE

The grids are damaged

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Wed 25 Mar, 2009 12:24
Black Ground Sheet For Pool ?

by MARKAFN » Fri 20 Mar, 2009 15:41

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Someone told me that if i put my pool on a black ground sheet it will heat up in the sun and warm the pool from underneath , is this correct ?? has...

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You're right. I was thinking the black ground sheet was referring to the color of the vinyl surface at the bottom of the pool that is still exposed...

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Sat 21 Mar, 2009 01:51
Leaking filter & cloudy water

by Linda M T » Tue 17 Mar, 2009 16:56

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Oh Please help
Been round your site twice and can't seem to get to where I want to be.
I just need some advice on my pool please.
I live in Spain,...

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Hi Linda and welcome to the Pool Care Forums

Can you clarify the following:

Where is the filter leaking from?
Have you opened the sand filter and...

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Wed 18 Mar, 2009 04:47
Leaking in Backwash Hose

Attachment(s) by Leaking » Sun 15 Mar, 2009 23:06

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I vaccumed my pool today and now water keeps running through my backwash hose... I have it switched back to filter but water keeps running through...

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Thanks Larry

I figured that it had to do with waste, since I had not vacuumed to waste in a very long time...

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Mon 16 Mar, 2009 09:55
New pool

by Guest » Sun 15 Mar, 2009 09:42

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I am wanting to get a bigger pool this year, last year I had a cheep 12" pool and would like at least an 18'. Is it any easier to maintain a...

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It depends on alot of factors. The environment is one. Location, temp., winds, sunlight. The bigger issue is your equipment. You are going to a much...

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Mon 16 Mar, 2009 07:17
Pool Cleaning Full Service for $65, is it real?
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by Lito » Mon 26 Jan, 2009 20:59

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I seen a company in Orlando/Kissimmee that was offering pool service for $65, they said it was full service but im not sure what that means and other...

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Or you could do the chemical maintenance and get someone out to brush, vacuum and clean the filter. There may even be a local youngster who wants to...
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Fri 13 Mar, 2009 13:50
Pricing for an inground pool.

by Guest » Wed 09 Apr, 2008 13:38

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What can I expect price wise for the average inground pool?

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Given those estimates, what is a good estimate to have it maintanenced regularly?

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Mon 09 Mar, 2009 11:50
can jumping damage the pool?

by jatmbch » Sat 16 Aug, 2008 13:01

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We recently had some larger children jumping up and down in the shallow end of the pool. This went on unattended for a number of days. Wenow notice...

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What would cause the pot holes if it wasn't an above ground pool?

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Mon 09 Mar, 2009 11:30
Bad Suction When Vacuumming

by Kid Pool » Sat 07 Mar, 2009 15:28

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i just do not have good suction when i vacuum... and actually, it's not when i just vacuum, the suction does not feel strong when I put my hand up...

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So 2 skimmers and 1 main drain? Or no main drain? In any event you would need to somewhat isolate the suction to where you insert the vac hose. Don't...

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Sun 08 Mar, 2009 00:36
Pool Level Low and Won't Refill
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Attachment(s) by ihatepools (not really, just right now) » Tue 03 Mar, 2009 21:28

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inground pool, 15K gallons...

I have a spillover section in my pool... it is bone dry.... also, my pool is down about 3 inches from where it should...

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You may have to fill the suction pipe too. Keep the water running until the basket is full and overflowing.
Make sure the lid and o-ring are seated...
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Thu 05 Mar, 2009 01:47
Can anyone help me with installing Solar panels?

by Crumblecity » Tue 30 Dec, 2008 08:10

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Hi, I am new to swimming pools having moved into a house last spring that had a 32' x 16' pool. We had a superb summer although quite costly in terms...

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not much, just make sure you get the most out of the sun. I have known people to aim it away from the sun I have no clue why. also make sure the...

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Wed 04 Mar, 2009 08:07
Pool not filling

by rsoxfan » Mon 02 Mar, 2009 20:09

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I have a spliiover part to my pool and i came out this morning and it was completely drained... and my overall pool leve; is lower... i have no idea...

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You didn't really give much detail about the automatic level controller your pool has, rsoxfan.

One problem I have frequently encountered in...

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Tue 03 Mar, 2009 01:21
Vacuuming Debris at bottom of pool

by rsoxfan » Sun 01 Mar, 2009 14:01

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I dont seem to be getting any suction when i hook my hose up... i took the basket out and hooked the hose into the round vacuum hole but no...

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i assumed that since the hose is actually in the water that water was filling the hose, but i will try again and make sure the hose is filled....

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Sun 01 Mar, 2009 16:34
When should the $$$Price$$$ look suspicious!

by GerryH » Sat 28 Feb, 2009 17:48

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This winter I found my pool cleaner to be on its last season so I began shopping. I currently have a Stay-Rite Calypso ( which followed a...

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Although I haven't had one open in several years, there used to be several differences. Did they warrant that much of an increase in price? I don't...

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Sat 28 Feb, 2009 21:46
Non filtered and non circulating pool (help needed)

by mjfenwick » Mon 23 Feb, 2009 03:48

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:( i live in the philippines and have a 18000 gallon below ground pool.i have free flowing water and drain into the ocean so i dont use any...

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An inline mesh might try to kill of algae going through it, but you would need to build a bit of a bank in the pool itself to inhibit growth on the...

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Wed 25 Feb, 2009 10:57
New Pool Owner Needs Help

by John450r » Sun 15 Feb, 2009 21:36

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Got my test kit from Leslie's and here's my numbers:

FC: 2.5ppm

TC: Same as FC (2.5ppm), which yields 0 CC. Ideas?

pH: 7.8

TA: 145ppm

CH:...

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If your pool is exposed to direct sunlight, then you should have more CYA. 30-50 ppm is good unless you have a lot of sun as in a desert area in...

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Tue 24 Feb, 2009 20:47
help with chemicals, new clueless owner

by ciccablanc » Thu 20 Nov, 2008 11:50

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HI, We recently bought a house with a pool. I've never had an inground pool before. this is a nice size pool. The water looks GREAT sparkling and...

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A lot of people battle pH/TA because they do not understand that a higher TA level causes the pH to rise faster. So if you aren't using an acidic...

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Tue 24 Feb, 2009 14:37
Pump hose collapses

by jwerwin » Wed 20 Aug, 2008 05:51

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Why is the hose from my above ground pool to my Intex 2500 gph pump collapsing?

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Well my friend, if your unit truly is pumping out 2500gph, thats about 41gpm which is getting close to the limit of 1.5" rigid PVC pipe. If you...

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Mon 23 Feb, 2009 08:26
Can I put salt in my saltwater pool while Shocking it(Algie)

by BenniefromSA » Sat 03 Jan, 2009 05:56

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I pool is light green, and i have just shocked it with HTH Shock-it. Would you think i can through the 25Kg salt in at the same time, or wait?...

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A salt pool with 3000 ppm salt does not have a hard time keeping everything in solution. Sea water has closer to 35,000 ppm salt and the saturation...

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Wed 28 Jan, 2009 20:52
draining pool

by john cornwall » Wed 31 Dec, 2008 04:27

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i have an infinity edge pool no drain 3 years old , should i pump out water and renew water after 3 years or is ok

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You should only drain if certain parameters get so far above normal that dilution is not a good idea. Calcium hardness, TDS and CYA cannot be lowered...

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Wed 28 Jan, 2009 11:08

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