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too much DE??

by jj » Mon 08 May, 2006 19:11

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I broke down my Pentair FNS Plus Vertical Grid DE Filter and cleaned all the grids 100%. The pool and filter is about one year old.

35,000 gallons...

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I just got this filter today and was reading the owners manual. It describes "slurry" as a milky texture. So basically, it should be mixed...

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Last post by rockpirate
Thu 07 Jun, 2007 17:12
I'm I putting filter on correct option

by marie » Thu 07 Jun, 2007 10:34

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1. I have a sand filter. After vacumuming on backwash to remove leaves, how do I back wash the filter? My water is cloudy and I'm running my filter...

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Thank you for the information.

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Thu 07 Jun, 2007 14:31
Best Test Kit

by PoolRobR » Thu 07 Jun, 2007 05:08

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Hi All,

I'm looking for a really good test kit for use with my pool. I have some test strips, but they are not very accurate when compared with...

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Wander over to www dot troublefreepool dot com (it's another great pool forum) and look for a section call TF Test kits. It's a real nice kit at a...

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Last post by Buggsw
Thu 07 Jun, 2007 14:24
brown water

by shiloah » Wed 06 Jun, 2007 05:58

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Hey,

We just filled up the pool the second time the 1st time water was clear as ever. Had to drain because of leveling.

Then we put outdoor...

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Outdoor chlorine? I'm not familiar with that.

Was your fill water from a different source?

Sounds like metals in your pool. Have your water...

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Last post by Buggsw
Thu 07 Jun, 2007 04:07
How long can we go without a pump/filter?

by K » Wed 06 Jun, 2007 06:26

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Old pump DOA.

New water delivered yesterday - filled the whole pool.

New pump/filter are still in-transit - hope to have them next week.

Is...

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Pour in liquid chlorine every day can help.

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Last post by Buggsw
Thu 07 Jun, 2007 04:04
Water testing advice

by Alan 123 » Wed 06 Jun, 2007 09:42

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I'm using aquachek test strips and our water in pool was filled yesterday.

My first question is after dipping strip and waiting 15 seconds, should...

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I just bought some Aquacheck test strips and I have to say, I don't like them.

They are very difficult to read and yes you should read them...

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Last post by Buggsw
Thu 07 Jun, 2007 04:01
New Pool Owner with Pool unattended for 6 months

by barr4420 » Wed 06 Jun, 2007 18:58

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Hello,

Just moved in a new house and it has small inground pool around 8000 gallons. Long story short it was green and with the right balance of...

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He's making your water very acidic which may help to lighten the stains, and kill the resistant algae, then he is neutralizing the acid with the...

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Last post by Buggsw
Thu 07 Jun, 2007 03:49
cloudy green water

by marie » Tue 05 Jun, 2007 15:16

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33,000 gallon, 1 hp pump, sand filter, vinyl lining, 20x40 inground pool

cl - 4

PH - 7.2

TA - 70

Calcium Hardness - 100

CYA - 30

TDS -...

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You are losing your chlorine because you still have organisms in your pool that are consuming your chlorine. Keep adding chlorine until it holds it's...

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Last post by Buggsw
Thu 07 Jun, 2007 03:35
Sand or Cartridge filter?....that is the question

by Mark » Wed 06 Jun, 2007 22:31

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First I am glad that there is a Forum for pools. I am going to become a new pool owner and your imput will be greatly appreciated.

My pool is to...

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DE filters will provide the best and fastest filtering of all, if properly sized.

DE stands for diatamaceous earth. Everytime you backwash, you need...

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Last post by Buggsw
Thu 07 Jun, 2007 03:25
Pump size ?

by doubleup21 » Sat 19 May, 2007 07:51

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I just purchased a 18 round x54 agp.I have a 120sf cartridge filter.They gave me a 2hp 2 sp pump.I have a few friends that have pools.They are...

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I am new to this but according to endless study on the internet - and a guide on eBay of all places - your friends are right.

My understanding is...

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Last post by K
Wed 06 Jun, 2007 06:36
dirty water

by mer » Tue 05 Jun, 2007 03:20

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we have just filled our pool from a town well, but the water is brownish green why is it this colour and will it be safe to swim in, if so how do we...

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Is the "town well" for drinking water?

The water is colored because it has impurities. That's not necessarily bad but there in there,...

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Last post by 45pools
Tue 05 Jun, 2007 06:50
low suction

by ulm4lyf » Sun 03 Jun, 2007 16:59

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I bought my house in October and I have never owned a pool before so this has been a learning process for me. I had a Polaris 269 that the previous...

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Above or inground? If you have a main drain make sure you have the valve for the main drain shut for better suction, if you don't then it sounds like...

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Last post by Walter
Mon 04 Jun, 2007 10:20
Brand new pool owner

by chimicole » Sat 02 Jun, 2007 12:34

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Help everyone... :wink:

Hubby bought me a test kit, cause I wanted to keep our pool nice and clean for the children and ourselves to enjoy...

I...

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Since you are showing no CYA, dichlor is fine to use. It will lower your pH a bit as it's mildly acidic, but it is stabilized so should add to your...

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Last post by Buggsw
Sun 03 Jun, 2007 12:25
Chlorine Free Pool

by beadgal05 » Sat 02 Jun, 2007 16:03

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I have an in-ground pool that is 13,500 gallons and we use Baquacil its chlorine-free its better for the skin,clothes ect,,, I'm wondering if anyone...

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Backglass, you are so funny! LOL!

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Last post by Buggsw
Sat 02 Jun, 2007 21:17
HIGH TA

by mgfampm » Tue 15 May, 2007 20:00

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we have one of those easy set up above ground pools. Holds about 6000 gallons. My TA is 180 and need to lower. I'm not understanding how much...

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Make sure your pH doesn't go below 7.2

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Last post by Buggsw
Fri 01 Jun, 2007 16:13
New pool owner of pool not used in 2 years

by Journeytaker » Fri 01 Jun, 2007 09:14

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Hello everyone!

I hope that someone can help me. We bought a house with a swimming pool that was so bad frogs were living in it. It was dark...

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It's fantastic that you know aeration increases pH. You are a quick study.

You are correct the CYA stabilizes chlorine. Too much though, is not...

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Last post by Buggsw
Fri 01 Jun, 2007 16:09
Lights or no lights

by thump224 » Tue 01 May, 2007 13:09

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I am about to install my own inground pool (with help from a lot of experienced people). It is a 12 x 24 vinyl lined pool. I have heard that built in...

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How do you feel about the LED Hayward lights?

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Last post by Jason B
Fri 01 Jun, 2007 10:08
why should i add all these chemicals??

by dunrite12 » Thu 31 May, 2007 22:07

okay so ive been workin at Dunrite Pools for a moth now and i havnt a clue what im doin half the time. I mostly do water test wich is real easy but...

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Last post by dunrite12
Thu 31 May, 2007 22:07
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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Last post by Backglass
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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Last post by Robin9999
Thu 31 May, 2007 08:18

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