Basics for New Pool Owners

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area surrounding pool

by mission » Thu 09 Aug, 2007 00:00

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We have installed a round 18' soft walled pool and had to dig...

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Thu 09 Aug, 2007 00:00
Pool plaster and grout colors

by italiavb » Tue 07 Aug, 2007 09:46

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HELP! Having a gunite pool installed and the contractor has indicated to me that I should maintain the same color for plaster and tile grout. I want...

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its a lot easier for your contractor to keep everything the same color. he doesn't have to worry about overspray and you won't complain when white...

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Tue 07 Aug, 2007 16:41
Pump, Filter and Waste

by kgmboss » Tue 07 Aug, 2007 10:44

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Pump, Filter and Waste

Is there an optimum height these should be set at in relation to the pool water height, as i am re-positioning the equipment,...

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Are you referring to the height of the pipes connecting to the filter? If so, it all depends on the strength of your pump although they do tend to...

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Tue 07 Aug, 2007 14:43
Pump

by WhoAmI » Tue 07 Aug, 2007 07:05

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Hi,

I would like to know how much time I should filter the water per day?

The filter does 14000 liters per hour the pool has near 50000 liters....

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You want your pool to "turn over" at least once a day (filter all the water). To do a proper calculation, in addition to your pumps volume...

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Tue 07 Aug, 2007 09:34
Intek pool very cloudy?!?

by Debster » Sun 05 Aug, 2007 00:33

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Hello,

I Just purchased one of the intek pools. It holds 529 gallons. I figured I could learn about pool care and see if I can handle it then...

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Thanks for the explanation. 4 ounces WOW, not sure I can handle that much chlorine :lol:

Yea, I was definately thinking the smaller the easier...

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Last post by Debster
Tue 07 Aug, 2007 06:23
Thanks for having this forum :)

by Debster » Mon 06 Aug, 2007 20:01

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As I stated in another post, I purchased a small pool to get my feet wet (no pun intended) on taking care of a pool. I actually enjoyed going to the...

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It's all about relativity and inertia. One person in 500 gallons would be equivalent to 20 people in 10,000 gallons so you can see how a small pool...

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Last post by chem geek
Mon 06 Aug, 2007 21:58
Best why to lower alkalinity

by Stuart 8 » Sat 04 Aug, 2007 01:17

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I have just bought a house and I am the proud owner of my first ever pool. The previous owner left me instructions on maintanance but they never...

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While draining and refilling a portion of your pool WILL work, it's a "sledgehammer to kill a fly" move.

You can lower TA with Muriatic...

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Sat 04 Aug, 2007 09:01
phosphates...chemgeek, backglass are u out there.

by pooldad07 » Sun 15 Jul, 2007 17:58

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I finally thought i solved our green pool problem. Culprit was phosphates. We had a level of 750 and the pool store had me buy phosfree and for 9...

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It is possible you needed 2 treatments of phosphate remover to begin with. The phosphate remover usually sold at pool stores like leslies is nt very...

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Sat 04 Aug, 2007 04:04
Keeping a skimmer down and level

by darwinsti » Fri 03 Aug, 2007 11:28

Can anyone tell me what is the best way to keep my surface skimmer on my easy set 18X4 pool level and sucking water? Everything i try, adjusting it...

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Fri 03 Aug, 2007 11:28
too much chlorine

by margaret » Mon 30 Jul, 2007 22:11

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I am new at this. I have an 18x40 inground vinyl pool. Since opening this season, I can't seem to balance the chemicals. Chlorine is always high off...

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once again, thanks for the rapid reply, I will use your suggestion.
Heading out to the store to get baking soda.
2 more things:
a. do I sprinkle ALL...

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Last post by Backglass
Tue 31 Jul, 2007 18:08
pool floor

by miltonmaribel » Sat 28 Jul, 2007 21:54

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We just got our pool install (7-15-07) .

The pool floor on one side of the pool have some heel prints or indentations from our feet thats what we...

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We just got our pool install (7-15-07) .
The pool floor on one side of the pool have some heel prints or indentations from our feet thats what we...

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Mon 30 Jul, 2007 08:50
muriatic acid

by Kris » Sat 28 Jul, 2007 13:10

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How long do you have to wait to swim after adding a gallon of muriatic acid into the pool?

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I would give it 10-15 minutes if you pour near your your return with the pump running. If you have good circulation it mixes in pretty fast.

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Mon 30 Jul, 2007 08:15
Solar Cover Vs orginal cover

by wampa » Sun 29 Jul, 2007 15:52

When putting my pool to bed over night. Should I put the solar cover plus the top cover on.

Will this do anything wrong? should I be running the...

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Last post by wampa
Sun 29 Jul, 2007 15:52
Best test kit? and where to buy

by wampa » Sat 28 Jul, 2007 03:52

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First off Hello guys!! Iam a Complete Noob!!

I live over the Pond in Not so sunny england/South coast, had no sun for about 8 weeks now but lots...

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First off Hello guys!! Iam a Complete Noob!!

I live over the Pond in Not so sunny england/South coast, had no sun for about 8 weeks now but lots of...

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Last post by Backglass
Sat 28 Jul, 2007 08:53
too much chlorine

by april11923 » Fri 27 Jul, 2007 10:46

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hello

im a new pool owner all my levels are fine except it has too much chlorine what do i do? should i put something in it or will the sun uv...

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Welcome.

Why do you think you have too much chlorine? If your test kit says you overdosed, just wait...it will go down on it's own.

Now, if...

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Last post by Backglass
Fri 27 Jul, 2007 20:10
Intex Above ground pool

by Guest » Thu 26 Jul, 2007 07:00

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Got it up. all working well. Just a quick question.

Do I run the filter and Heater pump 24/7 or only for a specific time?

The Pool is 12ftx30in...

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What about if u need to heat, Iam in not so Hot or sunny england!

Overnight Temps 14 degrees if I switch it off takes about 2 days to heat back...

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Last post by wampa
Thu 26 Jul, 2007 09:14
New pool owner. Need help with cloudy water/chems
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by Whit » Thu 19 Jul, 2007 09:38

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I have an inground liner pool, approx. 22,000 gal cap. Pool water is cloudy and no shock trt is working. Maybe added to much backing soda about 5...

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When algae gets killed it goes through phases that look like the pictures in this link . So the green turns to blue-gray, then cloudy, then dull,...
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Wed 25 Jul, 2007 15:34
What pool light to get??? Or fiberoptic?

by Jason B » Thu 31 May, 2007 21:29

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My current light is burnt out and I was thining of going with one of the Hayward Color Logic led lights. Anyone have one? Suggestions?

I've heard...

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I have the pentair fiberworks fiber optic lighting, I love it, it makes the entire pool just glow with color. there is no power to the water,...

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Last post by Guest
Wed 25 Jul, 2007 10:37
Hose to filter leaks

by anjellenee » Fri 20 Jul, 2007 20:29

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The hose leading from pump to filter kept popping off at the pump. I replaced clamps and hose but it still is leaking slowly at the filter. I've...

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The hose leading from pump to filter kept popping off at the pump. I replaced clamps and hose but it still is leaking slowly at the filter. I've...

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Last post by mamcwifey
Mon 23 Jul, 2007 11:08
LIQUID BLEACH

by mikeNJ » Thu 19 Jul, 2007 21:06

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I NEED TO KNOW HOW MUCH BLEACH TO PUT IN A 6000 GALLON POOL.ITS BRAND NEW WITH NO CHEMICALS ADDED YET.PLEASE HELP

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Yeah...what he said. :lol:

You must work for a pool store or chlorine company!

Bleach is the cheapest and fastest way to go, although it is a pain...

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Sat 21 Jul, 2007 19:06

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