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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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Last post by Backglass
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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Last post by Backglass
Sat 21 Jul, 2007 19:06
Chlorine

by doobs41378 » Fri 20 Jul, 2007 08:58

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I have a 27 ft pool that holds approximately 16,000 gallons of water. I just replaced the liner and so the water is fresh. I went to the store and...

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To bring the chlorine up, you need to use a 99% di-chlor.

To bring the chlorine up, you need to use CHLORINE. No matter the style. Bleach is...

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Last post by Backglass
Sat 21 Jul, 2007 19:04
Draining treated water on lawn?

by EZduzit » Wed 18 Jul, 2007 19:08

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I just bought a small abpove ground pool (12 foot) for my 3 1/2 year old grandaughter that we are raising. I've used it several times but have never...

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Thanks for the answers people. I didn't think the chemicals would hurt the lawn much if any, but it's better safe then sorry.

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Last post by Guest
Sat 21 Jul, 2007 10:12
problem vacuuming

by mokiepoet » Thu 19 Jul, 2007 21:44

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Hi,

I have a 18 x 4 easy set pool with a kyrstal clear filter. Every time I try to vacuum the dirt on the floor, it comes right back into the pool....

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I have used algae guard, shocks and clairifiers. It is a cartridge filter- the knee high is a great idea, I'm going to try that. thanks

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Last post by Guest
Fri 20 Jul, 2007 20:58
backwashing

by kris » Thu 12 Jul, 2007 19:45

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New to this pool stuff. This may be a stupid question but do all filters backwash. I have a Jacuzzi crf75 and I dont think it is supposed to be...

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You can buy a cartridge filter cleaner to use on the cartridge. The same product works well with sand filters, it's just used a little differently....

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Last post by Cheri
Fri 20 Jul, 2007 16:40
I may make an enemy but...

by Michael Silvester » Tue 17 Jul, 2007 03:43

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G'day Everyone,

I hope no one get's upset, but I see a whole lot of posts here about how to

clean up a really green pool. So I though I'd write...

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I think there needs to be some sort of "stickie" with the summary advice that Michael, Backglass, and others (including myself) give on...

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Last post by Backglass
Wed 18 Jul, 2007 08:31
Please help me start my pool

by Devyn's Mommy » Tue 17 Jul, 2007 21:43

I just bought a pool from walmart its an intex or something like that. its 3 and half feet deep and 16 feet around we got it all set up exact putting...

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Last post by Devyn's Mommy
Tue 17 Jul, 2007 21:43
oval vs round above ground pool

by roger1 » Tue 17 Jul, 2007 21:19

I have read in this forum that oval pool walls tend to bow out on the straight sides despite using blocks. Is this normal to some extent and is it...

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Tue 17 Jul, 2007 21:19
Can't keep clorine level up.

by finaddict » Mon 16 Jul, 2007 19:11

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I have an 18' round intex pool with about 3 1/2 feet of water. I had an algae out brake. I killed the algae and removed it from the pool along with...

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So, 18' I presume is the diameter so that with a 3.5 foot depth is 891 cubic feet or 6660 gallons. 3 quarts of 12.5% chlorinating liquid would raise...

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Last post by chem geek
Mon 16 Jul, 2007 20:00
Completely frustrated!
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by kristalou » Thu 28 Jun, 2007 18:38

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I am probably going to sound like a complete idiot but that is probably because I am one when it comes to all of this pool stuff. I recently bought...

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And it's all because you took the time to learn about your water and understand your test numbers. Looking back, it wasnt really that hard was it!...
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Last post by Backglass
Sat 14 Jul, 2007 10:21
does anyone know anything or R we all here to ask questions?

by beifstu » Thu 12 Jul, 2007 19:32

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So many topics with so many views but it seems like nobody is replying...I am here to find answers and I am just as pool dumb today as when I found...

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you are definately a rare find on this forum and i truly respect the response you left to my other post. I have definately decided to go with a heat...

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Last post by Backglass
Thu 12 Jul, 2007 21:02
Buckling Pool walls

by amaahs » Wed 11 Jul, 2007 12:41

I just recently installed a 12x24 above ground pool. I filled with water 4 days ago and I'm noticing very small buckling in the bottom close to the...

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Last post by amaahs
Wed 11 Jul, 2007 12:41
In Balance in Chemicals?

by Pool User » Tue 10 Jul, 2007 11:18

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I have two pools: First one the sides are stained green but I don't think it's algae, in fact, a pool company is telling me its from the heater, is...

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Green is either Algae or Copper. If you are sure it isn't Algae then... ;)

which can be removed by lowering your pH to 6.8 - 6.9 for a few days...

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Last post by Backglass
Tue 10 Jul, 2007 21:09
Easy set pool far from easy

by bwc71 » Mon 02 Jul, 2007 19:53

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HI my easy set pool is driving me crazyt. its only a 1000 gallon pool and I keep geeting algae. if I add the chlorine than it gets cloudy. ANy help...

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Hi, I used one of the larger 18 foot by 4 foot pools for approximately 3 years before getting my regular above ground pool. It is important that the...

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Last post by poolgranny
Tue 10 Jul, 2007 12:42
buying a used one

by Fiberglass - Should I??? » Mon 09 Jul, 2007 23:10

A homeowner about 250 miles away has a 16 x 38' Viking fiberglass pool that they have never installed and are selling for $8500. The pool is 3 years...

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Last post by Fiberglass - Should I???
Mon 09 Jul, 2007 23:10
tree near pool

by beifstu » Wed 04 Jul, 2007 15:40

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I am having a fiberglass pool installed next month and I am worried about a very young maple tree that will be near it. The tree will be about 6 feet...

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I have numerous old Pecan trees in my backyard some with huge feeder roots that while digging I have found head towards my pool. Yet none have done...

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Last post by carllieb
Mon 09 Jul, 2007 10:59
pool not level & now on top of drain

by mission » Sat 07 Jul, 2007 20:12

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We just set up our new 18' round above ground pool...low and behold it's not level! Went to attach the garden hose to the drain on the side but the...

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Thanks for the response. I did manage to figure it out. I took off one of the filter hoses and attached the vacuum hose to it to drain it away from...

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Last post by mission
Sat 07 Jul, 2007 22:13

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