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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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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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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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Last post by Backglass
Wed 15 Aug, 2007 08:46
A few questions about maintaining my equipment

by Just_another_newbie » Mon 13 Aug, 2007 21:23

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I just moved into a new house with my first pool.

A few questions:

What does the filter need? I know i need to backwash/rinse etc, but is there...

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What does the filter need? I know i need to backwash/rinse etc, but is there something else i need to do? I keep reading about adding things to it....

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Last post by Backglass
Tue 14 Aug, 2007 08:58
OXYGEN

by RIK200877 » Sun 12 Aug, 2007 07:32

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Hi ive just install an easy setup pool in my garden approx. 1000 gallon. Ive add the water treatment as stated in the manual. Oxygen level is now far...

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So I can still blow bubbles under water and it won't peal the skin off of everyone?!?!

YIPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! :lol:

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Last post by Guest
Sun 12 Aug, 2007 13:04
When going on vacation..how to keep numbers correct

by Debster » Fri 10 Aug, 2007 15:59

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I was reading some posts and it seems every time someone comes back from vacation the pool has algae since they could not keep the maintanence going...

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The metal ion solution that pool tech refers to (copper is the primary algaecide; silver is the primary disinfectant though is too slow to use alone)...

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Last post by chem geek
Sat 11 Aug, 2007 13:05
update on my pool water

by Debster » Fri 10 Aug, 2007 06:11

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It has been a few days and my water is still staying clear since I started using bleach. I have a small 8' X 30" intex pool.

If anyone is...

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Thanks chem geek, I do try to go slow. Sometimes the bucket is too heavy (I pour in bucket of pool water) so the first dump is faster then it should...

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Last post by Debster
Sat 11 Aug, 2007 10:00
Is there a way I can tell if Autofill feature is working?

by G » Thu 09 Aug, 2007 20:31

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I'm a newbie to pools, so please excuse my ignorance.

I have a new home with a pool that has an autofill feature. I was told I never needed to add...

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Thanks. It's interesting that this morning it's back up to just below the normal water line. Seems like it's only working intermittently. Per your...

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Last post by Guest
Fri 10 Aug, 2007 07:10
How can you get pix on a thread here from photobucket?

by buzzbait » Thu 09 Aug, 2007 10:13

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I can do this on other sites useing but not here!Anybody know how to post pix on a thread here?

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That s*ck's!

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Thu 09 Aug, 2007 14:28

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