Basics for New Pool Owners

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Tan bugs that look like swimming crickets

by Faith » Sat 22 Sep, 2007 18:37

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I had a pump problem and had the pumped turned off for about 2 weeks. Fixed the problem and had a HUGE tadpole problem. I put in stop yellow and...

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remove all bugs from pool as possible, have no idea what kind of bug. They will not live in water that has good chlorine level all the time.

you...

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Sat 22 Sep, 2007 23:35
Pentair Deck Jets

by R_and_B » Wed 27 Jun, 2007 12:42

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I would like to buy 6 of these to add at the roman end of my 10m x 4m pool.

Does anyone know where I can get them?

My problem is that I am in Spain...

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The only place I know of which will ship internationally is Pool Supply World. It looks like they have the deck jets like you are looking for here:...

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Mon 17 Sep, 2007 16:24
New to all this

by Pool Noob » Tue 11 Sep, 2007 18:12

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Hi, I just purchased a house with my first pool. I have never done anything to a pool before besides swim in other people, after they do alll the...

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Thanks for the info. You can probably tell by my questions that I have absolutely no idea about pools at this stage, I appreciate the help.

When I...

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Last post by Pool Noob
Wed 12 Sep, 2007 00:30
Drained pool concerns

by LarDog » Sun 09 Sep, 2007 01:12

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We are thinking of buying a house with a pool. The pool has been drained. What concerns are there with a pool that has been drained?

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Thanks for your reply. The house going back to the bank (short sale). The bank had it drained for safety reasons I guess. I think it has been dry for...

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Sun 09 Sep, 2007 14:35
slecting pool cover

by corky » Tue 04 Sep, 2007 13:57

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Hi,

We live in the North East and I'm trying to figure out what kind of pool cover to buy.

When we had our old pool, we would drain below the...

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I live in San Antonio and have an In Ground Pool 15 x30

I use a safety cover made of heavy vinyl which has a place in the middle to open up and...

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Last post by all4him
Wed 05 Sep, 2007 10:53
No filter tank pressure

by smichaelb » Sat 01 Sep, 2007 00:06

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My filter tank is not keeping its pressure up. With the pump on, it rises up then suddenly drops to zero. After about 10 seconds, it rises again only...

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you can check impeller for debris by taking out pump basket and putting your finger down inside small hole at bottom. You should be able to turn it...

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Sat 01 Sep, 2007 17:10
Please Help!!

by alexjimenez » Fri 31 Aug, 2007 15:25

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I am a new owner of a above ground pool. Here are my issues. It started out with a green pool. The pump was dead so i had to replace it. New pump...

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how many gallons? or how big and deep?

When did you start cleaning?

what type of filter?

You need to buy a good test kit that shows

FC-Free...

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Last post by mr_clean
Fri 31 Aug, 2007 16:14
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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yes

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Last post by mr_clean
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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Last post by Pool Guru
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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Last post by mr_clean
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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Last post by accessories4pools
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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Last post by Guest
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

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