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Sports Pools?

by dcmandy » Thu 07 Sep, 2006 13:50

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Hi! We're in the process of putting in a pool, and our next door neighbors have decided they would like one, too. Because of space limitations,...

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A sports pool generally takes up more room. The reason is that you have two shallow ends and two breaks or slopes to the deep part of the pool. Then...

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Sun 17 Dec, 2006 04:50
Brown patches on fllor of pool

by mimur » Sun 26 Nov, 2006 10:12

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I have light brown patches on the floor of my pool - just been filled. Chemicals and scrubibing don't make any difference. The water is clear and the...

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Many thanks - your idea worked - tiles now virtually spotless

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Wed 13 Dec, 2006 18:15
Pool coming out of ground

by RSF » Fri 01 Sep, 2006 06:08

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I just bought a 37 year old house with a pool (the pool is about 10 years old). It hasn't been used in over a year, so there was a lot of algae and...

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you can get a devise known as a hydrostatic valve, places in the sump pot it could be described as a mushroom, it is a plug with a sprung loaded top...

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Last post by Ickle
Sun 10 Dec, 2006 16:34
Time spent on maintenance

by jjfmca » Sun 26 Nov, 2006 19:46

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How much time do people spend on pool maintenance?

I have read that I should allow 4 - 8 hours per week. If that's true, maybe I had better forget...

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If you hire a pool â€œserviceâ€ professional, he/she will likely spend no more than 30 minutes a week at your pool covering the basics with maybe...

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Fri 08 Dec, 2006 14:03
Winter Time

by pontoon » Mon 27 Nov, 2006 15:42

Ok this will be my first winter with my pool, the ? I have is it will be getting into the 30's this week and with that my pool pump will kick on if...

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Last post by pontoon
Mon 27 Nov, 2006 15:42
Pool Genie? Automatic pool cleaner recommendations?

by odom_don » Mon 06 Nov, 2006 00:12

1. Does Pool Genie pool treatment actually work?

2. I need recommendations for an auto pool cleaner. I prefer not to

permanently install it as I...

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Last post by odom_don
Mon 06 Nov, 2006 00:12
price of a in ground pool

by flboy » Tue 10 Oct, 2006 21:05

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what is the average cost to build a pool in Florida with a screen?

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I just paid $50k for a large pool with brick pavers, spa, solar, gas heater and screen. For a basic pool with concrete deck you will probably pay...

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Last post by Robert
Wed 01 Nov, 2006 13:07
using untreated well water

by pooln00bs » Sat 08 Jul, 2006 00:03

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Hi

We just bought an "Easy Pool" that's 16' by 42" for the kids this summer that we are also using as a test to see if we are able...

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you can use well water with no problem IF you treat it right away.

I used some stuff from Leslie's Pool Supply called "METAL FREE", and...

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Last post by Guest
Mon 09 Oct, 2006 11:08
Sight Glass Replacement

by etm1109 » Sat 07 Oct, 2006 01:45

I replaced a sight glass. But it leaks even after tightening the 4 bolts.

Should the glass be glued and if so what kind?

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Sat 07 Oct, 2006 01:45
Bugs in new swimming pool

by Marcie Karimi » Mon 04 Sep, 2006 11:45

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Help!!! Discovered little black bugs - look like fleas since they hop around - in our new swimming pool and spa this morning. What can we do to get...

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Hello Marcie,

I am a pool owner myself. I am also a Board Certified Entomologist (entomologist is a fancy term for college educated insect...

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Last post by Scott the "bugman&
Thu 05 Oct, 2006 22:08
A cheap Pool

by Jon » Mon 05 Jun, 2006 07:20

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Hi My name is Jon and me and my family are looking into buying a pool 1 problem we can't find any that are cheap! Hope you can help me look we want...

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Depending on how handy you are - watch the classifieds in your area for free or cheap used above grounds. You can see them advertised very...

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Last post by KFS
Tue 03 Oct, 2006 10:03
beauty ring for skimmer box available?

by rodney » Sat 23 Sep, 2006 06:03

Hello all. This is my first post on this forum.

In process of having a gunite shell pool built. Interior finsih completed (pebble tech) and just...

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Last post by rodney
Sat 23 Sep, 2006 06:03
Leaking pool

by A.Y.- HELP!! » Sun 27 Aug, 2006 12:44

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Hi! Does anybody have any suggetions on how to find a hole in a pool liner? I have an above ground pool. I have let the water leak out untill it...

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:D Yes, there is a way to find a leak. You say that the water level stops after a certain point correct? First, normal evaporation will happen in the...

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Last post by Here in North Carolina
Mon 18 Sep, 2006 09:17
Where can I buy an above ground Roller?

by steq184 » Tue 12 Sep, 2006 14:28

Hello,

I am after a roller for my 15 foot above ground pool but having so much trouble to locate a seller, the roller needs to have wheels on one...

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Tue 12 Sep, 2006 14:28
Please Help! - solar cover use

by wisconsonite » Wed 23 Aug, 2006 16:00

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Just bought a house that comes with an in-ground pool. I just ordered a solar cover which hasn't arrived yet. My question is can I cover the pool and...

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Same here no problemo!

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Last post by Guest
Tue 05 Sep, 2006 16:39
Good pool temp.?

by Kurt » Tue 27 Jun, 2006 09:05

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Just wondering if there is a recommended temp. for keeping the pool at. I have a propane heater and the previous owner of the house had it set at 87F...

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84 is perfect for our household. Anything above that feels more like bathwater and - while nice - not in the least refreshing anymore.

80-82 is...

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Last post by Wolp8
Fri 01 Sep, 2006 12:32
Automatic Pool Vacuum Q's?

by Dirt Addict » Thu 31 Aug, 2006 13:24

.....We just had a 16x28 Doughboy above ground assembled in our back yard. So far so good. We got the automatic vacuum deal that runs around the pool...

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Thu 31 Aug, 2006 13:24
Winter Pool Covers

by poolgirl22 » Wed 30 Aug, 2006 23:42

My pool cover for my above ground pool seems to seep water from the pool to the top of the cover. This creates a nasty mess. Are pool covers supposed...

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Wed 30 Aug, 2006 23:42
sand filter

by wisconsonite » Fri 25 Aug, 2006 19:08

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How often should one replace the sand in a pool's sand type filter? I have a 17,000 gallon pool.

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it is recommended to do it 3-5 years depending on your maintaince that you do.

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Last post by Walter
Mon 28 Aug, 2006 08:29
Gunite

by pontoon » Mon 17 Jul, 2006 11:45

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I need to know if it is common to get some cracks in gunite? Were I live it has been getting into the 108 heat and I was on vacation at the time they...

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oh no if it is concrete then you can water it as much as you want, it will cure even if concrete is under water. I thought you meant you had plaster...

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Mon 28 Aug, 2006 08:19

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