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Which Salt Chlorinator?

by JDM571 » Mon 22 Feb, 2010 01:48

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Hey,

I;ve recently moved into a property with a pool, and i've noticed my chlorinator wasn't working properly. It worked for the first few days,...

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The Hurlcon VX is very good gear, 5yr cell warranty.

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Mon 22 Feb, 2010 14:41
new pool owner

by fhorta » Sat 30 Jan, 2010 12:47

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thank you all for having this site available.

i'm a new inground pool owner. since i moved in water has looked clear. have had to deal with leaves...

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What to do with water all depends on the chemistry. Take a sample of water into your LPS and have it tested. The most important test is the TDS or...

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Last post by Guru
Fri 19 Feb, 2010 14:56
Pool Equipment

by POOL FOOL » Fri 19 Feb, 2010 10:00

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We just bought a home with an inground pool and attached spa (spa overflows into the pool).

I have no experience with pools and am trying to...

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Sorry, I see it has a spillway. It could either be a spa jet pump OR it's for the vacuum. The best way to tell is to simply run each pump one at a...

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Last post by Guru
Fri 19 Feb, 2010 13:08
Pipe Depth

by Myuseridisthis » Sun 31 Jan, 2010 13:20

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Hi - I am wondering if anyone can answer what depth (or range) PVC pool piping should be at. Is there any code or is it "anything goes"?...

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The pipe should be below the lowest possible frost line. You should also contact your local city or county department of building inspections to see...

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Sun 31 Jan, 2010 19:26
Light green water

by Kate » Tue 19 Jun, 2007 08:15

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We have a pool testing kit, though with all the chemicals we've dumped into this pit I can't say it'll provide meaningful results... so here's the...

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even a bad kit or strips are fine if used very regularly

cya and hardness need proper testing periodically but even the most basic test kit will do...

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Last post by red47
Tue 19 Jan, 2010 17:20
1st Time Pool Owner Guidance Please

by LVpoolowner » Thu 31 Dec, 2009 14:08

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Hello -

I recently purchased a home with an inground pool and attached spa. I don't know much of anything about pools so we have the same pool...

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One place you can start reading is the Pool School .

The main advantage to having a pool service is the convenience of having them do the manual...

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Last post by chem geek
Thu 31 Dec, 2009 15:33
Grubs and spiders in the pool

by kidagain » Sun 27 Sep, 2009 09:34

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I have grubs, spiders and black water beetles in the pool by the hundreds for the past month. My pool is 5 years old and this is the first year that...

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I too would recommend alot of chlorine and you may also want to shock your pool. This will allow the chlorine to work at its peak performance and...

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Last post by annm
Thu 17 Dec, 2009 16:52
DIY online pool kits

by Splint » Sat 03 Oct, 2009 10:19

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I'm looking at buying an inground pool and trying to install myself. I'm looking at possibly buying online. Possibly poolwarehouse of...

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I found a great source for DIY above ground pool kits.

These can be made to look like inground pools at a fraction of the cost.

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Last post by annm
Thu 17 Dec, 2009 16:40
Put the Pool on Hold

by rockydawg » Thu 10 Dec, 2009 15:40

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I'm considering buying a house that has an attached, enclosed pool. The pool is 8' X 15' X 5'. The only thing I know about this pool is that it is...

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winterize or keep adding bleach or chlorine to protect the water
Though it is nice to protect the water over winter time, it can be remedied quite...

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Last post by czechmate
Thu 17 Dec, 2009 10:16
Chemical inbalance but which do I adjust first?

by rehab » Tue 01 Dec, 2009 04:19

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Hi,
I have a new (2 weeks old) salt water concrete pool about 60,000lts.
Latest Pool shop tests of the water are as follows
Salt 5500
Sunscreen 35...

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You can get the Taylor K-2006 for a good online price here or you can get the TF100 from tftestkits.net here . The latter kit ha 36% more volume of...

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Last post by chem geek
Thu 03 Dec, 2009 01:46
Bought House, Gained a Pool

by Noggin » Mon 30 Nov, 2009 08:03

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My wife and I bought a house here in Austin, TX about a month ago and the owner at the time leased the home back from us for the month of November...

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Well I went back tonight and checked it and added some pH reducer. Now, free chlorine was too high but I think that's normal for a day or two after...

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Last post by Noggin
Tue 01 Dec, 2009 21:20
water behind liner

by Freaked Out in Norfolk » Mon 16 Nov, 2009 01:29

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I have an 18x45 in ground salt water pool w/ vinyl liner. It was installed 2 years ago and is 50' from the Elizabeth River. This past week we endured...

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did the liner tear or break??

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Tue 01 Dec, 2009 02:50
Please advise

by sandbachdragon » Thu 27 Aug, 2009 06:43

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Just joined the forum today. I don't know if anyone can assist. I have a property in Greece with a swimming pool I only get to visit a couple of...

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"Licensed plumber" will not tell you much about "sunlight damage" to a plaster.
It really is not the core of of potential...

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Last post by czechmate
Fri 20 Nov, 2009 12:43
What pool chemicals should not be stored together?

by Guest » Thu 12 Nov, 2009 15:23

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I want to store some chemicals together in a utility box.

I know chlorine and muriatic acid do not mix but what other chemicals should not be stored...

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Well, last night I've been reading a book and saw some guidelines with regards to handling of Swimming Pool Chemicals. I want to share this to you...

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Last post by Helen
Wed 18 Nov, 2009 22:42
Pool Closing - Blowing Out the Lines

by mugman17 » Thu 29 Oct, 2009 11:16

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Hi guys:

Need some help with closing our pool. This is our first time. It seems every site we go to has a different way to do it. Anyway, we have...

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Hi guys:

Need some help with closing our pool. This is our first time. It seems every site we go to has a different way to do it. Anyway, we have...

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Last post by czechmate
Thu 29 Oct, 2009 20:32
Sweeper

by A » Fri 23 Oct, 2009 22:27

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Hi,
I'm a new pool owner of a pool as follows:
16,000 gallons, Polaris sweeper/vacuum, Pentair Filter, A.O Smith Pump for filter and Franklin Gas...

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The next time it stops working, carefully take the unit to the surface and see if the wheels are turning. If not, gently roll the wheels backward a...

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Last post by Pool Clown
Sun 25 Oct, 2009 13:28
First In-Ground Pool. Im Lost!

by Silt » Mon 12 Oct, 2009 21:23

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Ive never had a pool before. My lady and I just bought a new house with a pool and called a pool guy to check everything out before hand. He has a...

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Hi,

There is no standard layout for valves but for a basic system with pool and spa sharing the same equipment I can give some general info.

You...

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Last post by Denali
Thu 15 Oct, 2009 14:39
Salt Water System - Is it beneficial

by Guest » Mon 31 Aug, 2009 14:22

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Hello,

I am having my pool replastered, it is 35,000 gallons and I was wondering if I should change it to a salt water system. I have only heard...

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At the YMCA we have an in-line salt system with a Chloramatic SWG cell. Members do say that the water feels better and softer. You're still using...

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Last post by RMS1
Fri 25 Sep, 2009 20:54
Robotic Cleaner - Dirt Devil Rampage or TigerShark QC

by ji8834 » Fri 18 Sep, 2009 19:32

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I am a new pool owner and trying to buy a robotic pool cleaner. any idea about Dirt Devil Rampage or Tiger Shark QC? they both have 3 years warranty,...

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Go with the tigershark it's a great cleaner. The dirt devil is just a leased name, they made vacuum cleaners for carpet not pools, and just because...

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Last post by timthepoolguy
Thu 24 Sep, 2009 20:42
Missing pool guy

by esa1178 » Wed 09 Sep, 2009 19:41

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My pool guy has gone missing. A such I have to stabilize the pool. If I give you all my pool test levels, can you help me select the right amount of...

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For future reference, use the Pool Calculator to determine what chems you need.

First, your PH and TA is far too low. Start with 130 oz by weight...

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Thu 10 Sep, 2009 15:36

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