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backwashing

by margaret NJ » Tue 28 Aug, 2007 15:26

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I have a haywood DE filter, 16x38 inground vinyl, 33,000 gallons of water.

What is the difference from backwashing and waste.

When should I...

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Wed 29 Aug, 2007 18:05
Is it ok to use a tab float on a vinyl lined IG pool?

by Pool Guru » Tue 28 Aug, 2007 02:45

I had someone ask me last week if it was ok to use a tab float in an IG vinyl lined pool. The pool is less than a few weeks old. Thanks in advance...

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Tue 28 Aug, 2007 02:45
Ground zero

by square bear » Sun 26 Aug, 2007 04:33

Am ready to erect a 7m teardrop ag pool. The pool has to match with a deck that is semi constructed. I am concerned that there will be a bit of...

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Last post by square bear
Sun 26 Aug, 2007 04:33
2 speed pump

by pooldad1000 » Sat 25 Aug, 2007 13:14

I have a 2 speed, 2hp pump on a sand filter with a 10,000gal. above gnd. pool. I have been running pump on high speed for about 1 hour inthe morn.,...

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Sat 25 Aug, 2007 13:14
backwash blow back

by mlmullins » Thu 23 Aug, 2007 16:14

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We bought our house in February and now have our first pool. We don't know the history of the pool because it was a forclosure but the liner was all...

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Thanks for the info but what is a valve gasket and where do I find it? Is this a do-it-yourself type thing or should I have a professional do it?

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Fri 24 Aug, 2007 08:22
New Pool Owner Pool Has Been GREEN for a Month
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by bamamelena » Sun 22 Jul, 2007 19:18

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Hi Ya'll!

We just bought our house in April, and we're new pool owners. I was so excited, and have enjoyed my pool, and even the work, until a...

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Thanks for the tips. When a pool doesn't clear on its own, especially in an above-ground pool without a floor drain, then using OMNI Liquid Floc Plus...
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Last post by chem geek
Thu 23 Aug, 2007 12:56
Mother of all algae problems
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by Colinod » Tue 14 Aug, 2007 21:08

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I have the mother of all algae problems, and debris problems too.

About 10 years ago, I guess my dad might have said something along the lines of...

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your correct the back hole closest to you and wall is suction and needs cleaning.

the one you are talking about is shallow & goes down to main...
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Wed 22 Aug, 2007 20:31
Switching from Synergy

by njguy24 » Wed 22 Aug, 2007 19:12

Can anyone direct me on how to switch from Synergy to regular chlorine? I'm worried about making the swtich, but I'm sure it can be done. I'm...

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Wed 22 Aug, 2007 19:12
Shock ?

by Guest » Sat 18 Aug, 2007 14:13

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What is the best shock to use with Pristine Blue?

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It is quite possible I did a duplicate post. Sorry if I did! I am guilty of being scatterbrained sometimes..

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Tue 21 Aug, 2007 19:29
HELLLLPPPP!!!!

by darwinsti » Sun 19 Aug, 2007 09:34

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Okay, i've shocked, super clarified, and vaccumed the pool. It is still cloudy green. Not slimy at all just cloudy green.

I even put 1.5L of bleach...

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If I remember correctly from your earlier posts you have an 18' diameter round EasySet pool that is 4' deep. That would be a volume of 3.14 x...

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Last post by chem geek
Tue 21 Aug, 2007 18:50
Pool Filter Turning RED???

by barger » Tue 14 Aug, 2007 08:20

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I have a problem with my pool filter turning red... I wash it out everyday and change it once a week? It done this once befor but I didnt do anything...

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I have a problem with my pool filter turning red... I wash it out everyday and change it once a week? It done this once befor but I didnt do anything...

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Sun 19 Aug, 2007 20:27
sand filter

by calasparra » Sun 22 Jul, 2007 08:38

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Hi! When do you need to replace the sand in the filter?

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At the pool place I worked, we recommended you check the sand yearly and remove any clumps and replace what was removed. Change the sand completely...

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Sun 19 Aug, 2007 20:10
Pool Light

by jmfell » Wed 15 Aug, 2007 12:25

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I am looking at adding a pool light to my 12x24x52 pool. I am looking at the Nitelighter Above-Ground Pool Light.

Is anyone using this light?...

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You will need a 50w and it still will not light up the entire pool. I used to work at a place that sold the nightlighter. The customers were very...

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Sun 19 Aug, 2007 19:43
ballpark of how much chemicals are going to cost for 45,000
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by buzzbait » Mon 06 Aug, 2007 11:19

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Newby here!

In a week my mother closes on her house in North Alabama.I will be mowing the 2 acres and taking care of the pool :shock: .The pool guy...

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Yea!Im going through the CYA reagent quick!
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Sat 18 Aug, 2007 21:56
in-line chlorinator: to use or not to use

by sydneyfnp » Fri 17 Aug, 2007 20:15

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Our pool has an in-line chlorinator, but from what i'm reading it almost sounds like the pucks you put in them create more of a problem than they're...

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It is very advantageous for vacations, etc. It is also handy to use if your CYA levels are low and you need to bring them up.

If you already have...

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Last post by Backglass
Sat 18 Aug, 2007 10:02
how do I know what my pool is made of?

by sydneyfnp » Fri 17 Aug, 2007 20:04

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This may sound dumb, but I have no idea how to tell what our pool is made of. It's an older in-ground type. I know there is no liner, but not sure...

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Its a plaster pool

What is plaster and gunite?

Plaster is the coating over the gunite pool shell that is made of crushed white marble dust....

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Last post by mr_clean
Fri 17 Aug, 2007 22:09
pool testing kit

by sydneyfnp » Fri 17 Aug, 2007 13:01

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any recommendations on which are good/which to avoid? Someone on one of the other threads had mentioned Taylor - any thoughts?

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thanks again!

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Fri 17 Aug, 2007 20:06
help with bleachcalc

by darwinsti » Thu 16 Aug, 2007 17:32

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i must be either illeterate or just stupid. How exactly do i use the bleachcalc? I have an 18 by 4 foot vinal round pool. it is about 2-3 inches from...

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Thanx, i got the bleachcalc now. It tells me to add 1.5 liters of bleach to bring my ppm up. hopefully after the rain passes today i'll be able to...

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Last post by darwinsti
Fri 17 Aug, 2007 07:22
phosphates

by martosman » Tue 14 Aug, 2007 19:19

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my pool has been cloudy for a month

my pool guy is telling me that the phosphates in my pool are to high

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when you have cloudy water the first thing you do is check chemical readings to make sure all chemicals are correct or take water sample to pool...

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Last post by mr_clean
Thu 16 Aug, 2007 16:33
Floatron

by katlos » Sun 23 Jul, 2006 08:28

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we just bought a house with a pool. the previous had a "Floatron" in his pool. he swore by it but it sounds too good to be true. does...

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Snake Oil....save your money.

The floatron, pool frog, pool wizard, etc all work by adding copper and/or silver to your water...just like a cheap...

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Wed 15 Aug, 2007 08:46

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