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Not sure if my filter is working the way it should be

by lee12 » Tue 29 May, 2007 17:04

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I opened my pool yesterday, vacumed shocked turned on the filter, at first the one jet was pushing out with a great deal of force, you were able to...

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What was your filter pressure reading before & after? This will tell you if it's jut dirty and needing a backwash or something is wrong.

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Thu 31 May, 2007 14:07
New pool, sand filter, does it make sense to switch to salt?

by Robin9999 » Wed 30 May, 2007 12:23

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Hi Everyone,

This may be a stupid question.

I've had my pool for 1 month now and have yet to jump in. Water is still cool. (72 deg)

My wife...

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Thanks Guys,

My son is not allegric to Cholrine.

Any suggestions on manfactures to explore? I have not idea of what switching over the salt is...

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Thu 31 May, 2007 08:18
2 questions

by vshayEvich » Wed 30 May, 2007 09:41

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Hi all.....since i'm a new pool owner I have some dumb questions. We finally got rid of our green swamp and it's crystal blue. The PH is a tiny bit...

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I don't own a vinyl pool, but I have read that those floaters are not recommended for vinyl pools. Only because the floater may get too close to the...

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Last post by Buggsw
Wed 30 May, 2007 23:39
Have no Clue

by haileya » Wed 30 May, 2007 18:39

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Hello,

I am new here so I will be happy to soak in any advice you've got!!

Anyways-I just bought a house with a pool and hot tub. I have never...

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Congratulations on your new home and pool/spa.

Pool care can be so easy, once you get the hang of it. There are all kinds of pool chems that you...

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Last post by Buggsw
Wed 30 May, 2007 23:25
Please help

by rpd2470 » Wed 30 May, 2007 19:29

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I have a Aqua Rite and my water appears to be cloudy. I can't seem to figure out the system. This is probably a silly thing to ask but when I hit the...

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Test your water for the levels.

You may have low chlorine and or high pH.

Sorry, I don't know anything about the AquaRite, other than you still...

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Last post by Buggsw
Wed 30 May, 2007 23:11
Total alkalinity and ph level

by Tom198 » Wed 30 May, 2007 21:11

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My newly opened pool has high total alkalinity about 220, and low ph, about 6.8. If I add muriatic acid to lower the total alkalinity, this is sure...

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Stop using tablets and dry shock if that's what you are using. They are probably lowering your pH.

Use liquid chlorine instead, when you need...

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Last post by Buggsw
Wed 30 May, 2007 22:25
Proper Method?

by m4kaveli » Wed 30 May, 2007 21:17

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I have a new 27' above ground pool with heater. Which is approx 17,000 gallons. I have a reading of TA about 200 and PH that stays exactly at 7.9....

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OK, cool. I'll turn the filter on high for a few hours tonight and dump about a gallon or so in see tomorrow morning what we got. Thanks for your...

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Last post by Guest
Wed 30 May, 2007 22:03
I found a great resource for help!!!!

by poolid10t » Wed 30 May, 2007 14:44

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I found a great resource for help

go to

swimmingpool com

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Except there is no forum. :roll:

Great help.

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Last post by Backglass
Wed 30 May, 2007 15:29
Austin Tx. Gunite or Fiberglass

by ledstones » Thu 01 Feb, 2007 13:30

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We are looking into putting in a pool in Austin Tx. All we want is a small simple no frills pool with a hot tub. Therefore we're leaning towards...

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Fiber-Glass/Concrete-Gunnite - Either will work - it's all about the engineering and design, based on YOUR exact location (even a few yards can make...

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Last post by MyPool
Wed 30 May, 2007 07:45
3 days of Green Swamp

by vshayEvich » Mon 28 May, 2007 07:04

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Happy Memorial Day Everyone! This is my first post, as I am a new pool owner. We bought a house with a pool and the previous owners told us that...

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I prefer liquid chlorine myself.

It's cheaper and doesn't add other things you may not need.

Happy to hear your pool is looking better.

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Last post by Buggsw
Wed 30 May, 2007 00:43
salt system

by withoutaclue » Sat 26 May, 2007 16:13

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We are having a concrete pool installed. I inquired about a salt system and my pool builder said that he wasn't too familiar with the salt systems;...

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We put in 60+ custom pools and spas in a year and every single one is Salt Water, easy to add salt and is better on the skin for you.

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Last post by Walter
Tue 29 May, 2007 11:46
How do I find the return line

by tomzabob » Mon 28 May, 2007 12:20

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I hear talk on this forum about a return line. Where is that? IS it near the skimmer? How do I locate it.

Thanks

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Yep, that would be it.

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Last post by Buggsw
Tue 29 May, 2007 00:50
Help with new pool ? ...

by Guest » Mon 28 May, 2007 22:10

We are looking at a Southwind pool, but I can't seem to figure out who manufactures it or if it is aluminum. I am thinking the dealer says it is...

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Last post by Guest
Mon 28 May, 2007 22:10
Need lots of help!

by northernnycpl » Mon 28 May, 2007 16:04

Hi everybody. I really hope someone will be able to help us out. I think we have several problems. We bought a new house last year, and then I...

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Mon 28 May, 2007 16:04
New pool owner....solar blanket and perfect water balance?

by Robin9999 » Wed 23 May, 2007 11:52

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Hi Everyone,

I am new to all this, so sorry for my silly question. (I have to to jump in.... 66 Deg is still a little too cold for me)

Since...

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I live in Florida pool is now at 83, will get over 90 soon.

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Last post by Guest
Wed 23 May, 2007 17:16
Pristine Blue, Anyone?

by PoolRobR » Wed 23 May, 2007 15:10

Hi All,

We bought a house and it has a pool, our first. Our pool store recommended Pristine Blue as we indicated we were interested in a chlorine...

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Wed 23 May, 2007 15:10
Lost 3" in 8 hrs. !!!

by BrickPool » Wed 16 May, 2007 15:28

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Let me start off by saying that this is my first pool and I don't know anything abouts pools. The pool guy came out on 5/12 to open the pool....

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All my valves/main drain were all screwed up. The handles were taken off and put on the wrong position..meaning they look like they were off when...

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Wed 23 May, 2007 12:53
How to use solar cover?

by solar cover question » Mon 21 May, 2007 11:41

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Could anyone tell me how to attach a solar cover to a cover reel for a kidney shaped pool?

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The rings are a type of solar device that come in different sizes up to 60" in diameter that you put into the pool and they will float on the...

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Last post by all4him
Wed 23 May, 2007 07:18
cloudy greenish water?

by purplehaze » Tue 22 May, 2007 21:04

Hi I have just bought an 18 foot above ground pool. It has been so cool where i live that we have not been able to get in pool but i have been trying...

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Last post by purplehaze
Tue 22 May, 2007 21:04
can you put inground pool in when it rains constantly?

by sls1107 » Mon 21 May, 2007 16:14

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We have had rain in this area for at least 2 days out of the week can an in ground pool be put in or not?

The ground has been dug for the pool the...

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I would not rush the pool, let the weather get better that way pool is done right.

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Mon 21 May, 2007 21:10

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