Basics for New Pool Owners

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Can I turn a light pebble tec pool into a 'black bottom'pool

by dgperilman » Sat 06 Sep, 2008 12:43

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I have a very large 25K gallon pool with pebble tec (just got this house) and it has solar. The solar inspection said they were working fine but I...

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:evil: Do Not, repeat, DO NOT paint your pool! Hopefully, you have not done this. Painting a pool is never a good idea. It doesn't make any...

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Mon 10 Nov, 2008 11:39
Buying a house with existing swimming pool

by au0rey » Tue 30 Sep, 2008 20:06

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Hi everybody! We saw a house recently which we like. However, it comes with a rectangular swimming pool. We have never had a pool before and have no...

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I just joined this forum and you have either bought the house with the pool or not. Either way, I want to answer your questions and ask you a few....

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Sun 09 Nov, 2008 16:20
close swim pool with leak

by conclady » Sat 08 Nov, 2008 13:41

We just bought a house last year. we're learning as we go. our pool has a leak probly below the steps. The water is only 4 inches in the shallow end....

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Sat 08 Nov, 2008 13:41
pool stain after adding winterizing chemicals

by reedglen62 » Wed 08 Oct, 2008 20:45

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I just closed my pool for the first time. It is a SWG system. I added a kit that states non-chlorine chemicals...Within 24 hours my pool developed a...

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thanks for the info. will check it out.....

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Fri 24 Oct, 2008 19:16
Getting pool ready for winter

by louvigne » Fri 19 Sep, 2008 10:24

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We are new pool owners this year and want to know if there are any special procedures that you need to follow in order to get your pool ready for...

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What if you live in a warm climate? What steps would you take to prepare for winter? Do you still run your pump and add chemicles?

If you do not...

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Thu 23 Oct, 2008 13:10
renting a house with pool...water is blue, but..

by my2kidsmom » Mon 06 Oct, 2008 08:23

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We are renting a house and moved in in mid-Sept. I've been doing alot of reading to figure out how to take care of the pool. The house was on the...

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You need to keep the free chlorine between 1ppm and 3ppm. Ususally around 2 is okay. Chlorine above 5ppm is generally considered too high for...

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Sat 18 Oct, 2008 19:21
Too many chemicals...Too much information !!!

by SteveW1971 » Sun 27 Jul, 2008 11:44

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Hello, I have never owned a pool before and don't understand the jargon so when I recently had the pool opened, the pool guys blew through here like...

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Prepare to go crazy. Guess what? Once you "master" all of the jargon and chemical usage guidelines you will find that your pool is still a...

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Sun 05 Oct, 2008 07:35
sealing flagstone

by gregg » Fri 22 Aug, 2008 11:08

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Just built an inground saltwater pool with flagstone coping. Need to seal the flagstone because its shedding on some stones and I want to protect it....

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Hi Greg,

We're building a pool and are going to use three rivers flagstone right the way down to the waterline.

How does flagstone hold up?,...

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Sat 04 Oct, 2008 01:10
No Bottom Drain in a New Pool. Is this going to be a Problem

by smcrea » Sat 20 Sep, 2008 02:05

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We are getting our in ground shotcrete pool built and it seems that the pool company may have difficulty installing a bottom drain due to the amount...

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Main drains play an important role in circulation and keeping the pool clean but are not necessary. In a perfect world 60-70% of your suction should...

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Last post by muss08
Sun 21 Sep, 2008 20:53
Want to find a private pool to hire in the Uk

by Dunk Tank Dave » Tue 16 Sep, 2008 06:07

Hi all,

This is a big longshot, but I'm trying to find someone with a Pool in the UK , preferably in the South East who would be willing to hire it...

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Tue 16 Sep, 2008 06:07
Water Waste

by Ojetin » Fri 12 Sep, 2008 18:08

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:!: The service tech who opened our pool recommened that we run our pump 24/7. We have a free form pool with a spa / spillover to pool and water...

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Are you sure the water in your alley is from the pool? If a check valve is not installed in between the spa and pool then the water level can drop in...

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Last post by muss08
Sun 14 Sep, 2008 09:21
loop lock cover without patio

by tpm » Sat 06 Sep, 2008 12:00

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Hello again

Has anyone installed a loop lock cover BRFORE the patio was finished? I have a new pool but the patio will wait 'till after the winter...

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Thanks for the reply Muss. Any idea what the cost for these temporary stakes may be?

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Wed 10 Sep, 2008 04:04
DE powder

by olivia » Mon 08 Sep, 2008 13:52

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I forgot to switch the valve back to pool after backwash and I dump DE powder into skimmer basket. Then I realized the mistake and turned the valve...

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If the DE is all in the spa and you can vacuum to waste, vacuum the water out of the spa. However you do it, you want to vacuum the DE out of the...

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Mon 08 Sep, 2008 14:35
2 Questions: Salt vs. Chlorine/Soil Injection Necessary?

by NewPoolFamily » Mon 01 Sep, 2008 11:35

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My husband and I are in the process of getting bids from 3 different pool companies to put in an in ground pool in the Dallas area.

2 questions:...

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Thanks for the help!

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Sat 06 Sep, 2008 13:53
Swimming Pools Supply,swimming pools,Swimming Pools Supply

by swimming pools » Mon 18 Aug, 2008 06:44

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We are internationally certified pool contractors. We are providing affordable swimming pool services. You can find information about Swimming Pools...

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Hello friend,

We are the supplier for the swimming pool accessories, such as automatic cleaner, brush, skimmer, hose, test kits. if you need any...

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Wed 03 Sep, 2008 10:04
SWG with automatic pool cover

by KMM » Wed 27 Aug, 2008 21:28

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I have signed a contract for installation and expect construction to begin in the next two weeks. I am still up in the air regarding sanitation. The...

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Nature2 works better for spas than for pools (and you are right to be concerned about metal staining), but you should be able to manage your pool...

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Last post by chem geek
Thu 28 Aug, 2008 18:43
New pool electrical service

by snipley » Wed 27 Aug, 2008 16:46

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I'm having a pool installed in a few weeks and just wondered what electrical amp service i need to have ready for install. It is a 1 h/p pump and gas...

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This will control your pump and filter plus the heater will only run during the time the filter is running. At least with a heat pump heater. If you...

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Thu 28 Aug, 2008 17:21
Adding DE

by tpm » Sun 24 Aug, 2008 08:34

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Hello

I have a Hayward 6020 I believe that calls for 7.5 lbs of DE. Someone told me after the initial adding to only add 80% which is 6 lbs. Is...

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pretty sure it is a half pound, it looks about the same size a a small coffee can which you need 2 to equal a pound of DE.

Thanks for the reply! :)

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Last post by Guest
Mon 25 Aug, 2008 16:21
Am I Being Taken For A Ride

by lovebdus » Mon 25 Aug, 2008 09:38

We bought a 33' above ground pool from a large recreational company - never again. They sold us lbs and lbs of chemicals to start with. The pool was...

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Mon 25 Aug, 2008 09:38
New House New Pool (or new to us at least!)

by peekay » Mon 25 Aug, 2008 05:30

Hello

I wonder if you can help me, I am from england and have just moved into a new house with an indoor pool...Some background...

We recently...

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Mon 25 Aug, 2008 05:30

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