Basics for New Pool Owners

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New pool

by Jsewa » Mon 05 Sep, 2016 18:30

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We just had a 20x40 8' deep end installed. First swim was today. Everything is great but at the deepest part of pool the bottom 6" or so is VERY...

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It may be because of the concrete base.

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Tue 27 Dec, 2016 00:32
Pump operation and cleaning (newbie alert)

by new555 » Tue 13 Dec, 2016 23:44

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Hello,

I am a brand new pool owner. My pool company seemed to set the pool to run with the following schedule:

Filter / Pump: 10 am to 2 pm (all...

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I can answer my own question... Thanks for all the input. This forum seems full of questions, but very little responses.

In case you run into this...

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Wed 21 Dec, 2016 03:40
Pool Fence

by marvinwalters » Mon 28 Nov, 2016 23:12

Can you suggest what kind of fence should be installed near the pool?

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Mon 28 Nov, 2016 23:12
What is a flotation device?

by Lesli » Wed 23 Nov, 2016 01:04

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What is a flotation device? Is it really useful during the freezing winter?

I build my pool before the summer. This is the first winter we are...

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Thanks, Denniswiseman.
So, I will be careful this winter, taking very cautions.

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Wed 23 Nov, 2016 22:15
Water level was raise after it rains

by Sanguix » Sun 23 Oct, 2016 17:58

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Hi

My water lever raises about 3 inchs from my skimmer and I'm scared that the water level will rise again.

I should lower it again right? Any...

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If you have winterised it, yes lower the level to where you had it before
How did you winterise it, if it was done for you professionally you will...

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Mon 24 Oct, 2016 14:03
No Suction

by OneBadUukha » Fri 21 Oct, 2016 18:52

Hi everyone.

I live in an area with occasional strong winds. It's that time of year. I've been running my pump a couple of hours per day with the...

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Fri 21 Oct, 2016 18:52
For New Pool Owners

by radarada » Fri 16 Sep, 2016 01:44

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Here is something I've got for the new pool owners out here. I gotta a very interesting and informative read for you ppl

If anyone is planning to...

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What did the winterizing kit consist of
You can add liquid chlorine to the pool water but it will require mixing, spread it all around the pool and...

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Sat 08 Oct, 2016 17:08
Dirt coming thru my jets when i vacum
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by mr.t » Sun 26 Sep, 2010 13:53

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can some one tell me why the dirt is coming out of the jets when vacuuming the pool?
i have a sand filter.....

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Is there some propriety additive that can be added to the skimmer to make the your filter more efficient
We add Diatomaceous Earth to our sand filter...
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Wed 28 Sep, 2016 12:45
Robotic Pool Cleaners

by cjsolar » Sat 19 May, 2007 15:36

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I am a semi new pool owner. I have an inground liner pool and am looking for a robotic pool cleaner. There are no steps in the pool, just ladders....

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tigershark is good. the good thing about this product is that it is available on two styles: STANDARD and QUICK CLEAN. Standard cleaning takes 4...

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Thu 01 Sep, 2016 21:41
Above Ground Cable and Winch

by stretchspool » Fri 19 Aug, 2016 09:25

All, I am in need of some help... I am getting ready to close my pool in a few weeks and once again find myself ready to go buy a new cable and winch...

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Fri 19 Aug, 2016 09:25
Promoting your Pool Company

by ChulaVistaPoolGuy » Wed 15 Jun, 2016 18:30

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Im sure there are other pool cleaning/ pool service business owners in this forum how are you guys going about promoting your business? i am just...

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Your clients will most likely be homeowners and owners of apartment and condominium complexes and hotels and motels, but you can also target schools...

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Wed 17 Aug, 2016 22:15
Marketing a new pool business

by ThePoolGuy619 » Tue 02 Aug, 2016 13:38

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Hey guys!! I am trying to get some more clients and expand my pool cleaning business.

i am looking to get more attention to my website, check it...

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Submit articles that pertain to your sites content. Article posting is a good way to get your site known to the web community and at the same time...

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Wed 17 Aug, 2016 21:54
Why it is Important to Clean Water Damage Immediately

by poolfilters » Tue 04 Sep, 2012 05:11

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Why it is Important to Clean Water Damage Immediately?

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when it comes to water damage, the most essential aspect of mitigation is responding promptly. health is the most important part of life. water...

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Wed 10 Aug, 2016 23:39
White spots on bottom of pool liner?

by Coronet » Fri 13 Jul, 2007 16:00

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Hello I have had a 15 ft aboveground pool for two months. It has a vinyl overlap liner. I am starting to see white spots on the bottom of the pool....

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The white spots you are seeing is not some type of creepy-crawly crud that will attack, but it is a sign of unbalanced water elements.
The water you...

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Wed 10 Aug, 2016 21:41
What does the "whirlpool" setting do?

by jsthomps » Fri 26 Aug, 2005 17:07

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Hi,
I just bought a house that has a pool. I have a Jacuzzi Sand Filter With a Dial Valve. The settings are:
- filter
- backwash
- drain
- rinse...

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The whirlpool feature bypasses the filter. The reason for this is that the filter will decrease the water flow and pressure, so bypassing it will...

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Tue 09 Aug, 2016 22:46
Horsepower question

by ixboombox » Thu 04 Aug, 2016 21:50

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Hello all. I love these forums, been a lurker. I have what might sound like a stupid question. I had someone come look at my pool and he said I have...

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Your pump would reasonably deliver 3000 gal/hr which for ur pool size is abs fine.Don't worry about doing any R&D, as long as it works fine

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Tue 09 Aug, 2016 10:10
pool will not hold chlorine level

by jaybayarea408 » Tue 19 Jul, 2016 21:51

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Please help to get my pool to chlorine level. I am very new to this and my pool size is about 35,000 to 40,000 (In-Ground) with filter and pump and...

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lets start from the basics. Firstly you need a stabalised pool. Do not use any propriety chemicals. Use the following:- Soda Ash (sodium carbonate)...

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Last post by kanny
Mon 08 Aug, 2016 12:37
Indoor Pool Part way Demolition Question

by pred8er » Mon 08 Aug, 2016 10:29

Hi All,

I have a house (that I have current rented out the tenants) that has an Indoor Pool. I would like to do a part way demolition on this....

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Mon 08 Aug, 2016 10:29
Keep Pool Winterized Through Season?

by quadzilla200 » Sun 07 Aug, 2016 09:18

We just purchased a home that is going to be getting renovated, which has an in ground pool. Nobody has been living in it this year so it has...

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Sun 07 Aug, 2016 09:18
Ph levels rise overnight

by ivasku.adrian » Sun 24 Jul, 2016 08:47

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Hello.

I am new to all this but I am trying to learn the basics. I have a high PH problem. I get my ph to 7.4 and in the morning is 8.2.

I have...

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The first thing in water chemistry is to get the chemicals right.
So for raising pH use sodium carbonate (soda ash). For chlorine use calcium...

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Sat 06 Aug, 2016 10:55

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