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Routine Pool Cleaning & Maintenance
Adding chemicals, vacuuming, backwashing,
brushing, filter care, filter cleaning, replacing
worn or broken pool parts

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by Denniswiseman
Wed 03 Jul, 2019 16:30
Opening / Closing / Winterizing the Pool
Tips and problems concerning filling new pools.
Spring pool opening and fall pool closing.
Seasonal pool maintenance tips & advice.

Topics: 268, Posts: 715

Last post New pool owner here planning …
by 97Widerider
Mon 03 Jun, 2019 13:07
Pool Equipment & Other Pool Maintenance
Automatic pool cleaners, vacuum heads, pool covers,
decks, fencing, pool alarms and security ....

Topics: 695, Posts: 2170

Last post Re: Temporary reverse flow
by Denniswiseman
Fri 12 Jul, 2019 06:08

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Step by Step Instructions for Ensuring Easy Pool Opening

by sbelgrave » Tue 01 Apr, 2008 08:05

While I know there is no perfect equation that meets the demands of all pools when opening one, I thought I'd at least throw out what I have and see what you guys think....

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Last post by Aaronges
Wed 20 Sep, 2017 06:38
Temporary reverse flow

by Thekatocat » Thu 11 Jul, 2019 10:08

When my pumps starts up there is a gush of reverse flow causing my skimmer and floater valve to upturn, after the gush, the skimmer returns to normal flow and suction?

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Fri 12 Jul, 2019 06:08
After New Motor installation Thump Sound

by Paul1978 » Wed 10 Jul, 2019 23:48

Hello!

I've just installed a new pool motor, new seal shaft, new defuser, impeller, new seal plate and all new gaskets. The pump is

Whiperflo. I've done that before,...

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Last post by Teapot
Thu 11 Jul, 2019 08:24
Aquapure 1400 Help!

by Kevin2467 » Sun 07 Jul, 2019 08:47

I have an aquapure PLC 1400 for my 19,000 gallon pool. I have a jandy control aqualink RS system and it’s controlled with a jandy palm PDA PS8. I replace the aquapure...

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Last post by Kevin2467
Wed 10 Jul, 2019 10:00
Replaced capacitor and now it's smoking

by wilburfw » Tue 02 Jul, 2019 17:43

We just replaced the capacitor on our pool pump motor and when we turned it on, it started smoking. The capacitor has 2 terminals.

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Last post by Teapot
Fri 05 Jul, 2019 16:07
Need help with diverter setup

Attachment(s) by beerose » Thu 04 Jul, 2019 09:11

So we just moved into our house and have never owned a pool. I know the setup on the Pentair 3 way diverters are incorrect but we can’t find anything online for our type...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Fri 05 Jul, 2019 03:19
Pool water exiting through backwash hose when filtering

by tracylynnxx » Wed 03 Jul, 2019 08:11

Hi.
Water was exiting through my backwash hose during filtering and there was low pressure. I was told that it was most likely a faulty valve. The valve was roughly 7...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 03 Jul, 2019 16:30
Vacuuming issue with Summer Waves pool

by SwampFox76 » Mon 01 Jul, 2019 17:26

I'm trying to figure out how to vacuum my pool with my current setup, I have the Intex Krystal Clear 12" Sand Filter attached to a Summer Waves Elite 14 x 42 pool,...

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Last post by SwampFox76
Mon 01 Jul, 2019 17:26
Inspection window problem

by kieronma » Sun 30 Jun, 2019 15:28

When I back wash my sand filter it goes cloudy and then clear. I can see this in the little glass inspection window. When I turn it to filter after a while the...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sun 30 Jun, 2019 16:55
Advise

by atersda » Sun 30 Jun, 2019 15:30

new to the forum.....we are getting out above ground pool installed tomorrow

I have a few questions:

I keep hearing about the pool frog system...is it worth it?

whats...

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Last post by atersda
Sun 30 Jun, 2019 15:30
Low Suction Through Vacuum Head
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by tdfuller » Tue 24 May, 2011 21:42

Greetings to all! I am an experienced, pool owner for 13 years, and completely self managed pool owner for the last 7 years, except for the installation of my DE filter...
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Last post by Tony002
Thu 27 Jun, 2019 16:48
Aquaslide, brownsville texas, slide parts

by Gustavo01 » Sun 28 Jan, 2018 22:07

Hello,
I have an old slide made by Aquaslide, from Brownsville Texas and I am looking for parts (leg supports, tubing, etc.). Apparently the company is no longer in...

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Last post by Guest
Tue 25 Jun, 2019 01:32
Pars for an older slide

by 68ponyman » Tue 03 May, 2016 09:46

I'm looking for parts for the slide on my pool. The pool was put in during the 80s and I assume the slide was put in then ... or possibly the 90s. The bottom of the...

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Last post by dlstraling
Tue 25 Jun, 2019 01:26
Search for Hayward Air Control knob

by Tom_Calgary » Sun 24 Mar, 2019 13:49

Hello,

I am trying to replace two Hayward air control parts for the pool steps of my in-ground pool. The air controls allow for a jacuzzi-type experience for those...

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Last post by Teapot
Sun 23 Jun, 2019 13:55
Backwash Question

Attachment(s) by Cornholio » Thu 20 Jun, 2019 18:43

Howdy,

First post here, new home owner with a pool but I used to clean pools ~20 years ago while in high school and in college.

Since I am familiar with cleaning and...

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Last post by Teapot
Fri 21 Jun, 2019 22:51
Filter doesn't let water through

by Disvet2 » Thu 20 Jun, 2019 10:38

Our Sequel II DE filter won't let water through after 3 to 4 hours. We just opened our pool and cleaned it, backwashed the filter, added new DE and turned it back on....

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Last post by Teapot
Thu 20 Jun, 2019 11:15
High Pressure when vacuuming ?

by Bobcat82 » Tue 18 Jun, 2019 07:53

Good day and thanks in advance ,

I am having an issue when it comes to vacuuming my pool --> The suction is strong - and the "vacuum works fine " for the...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Tue 18 Jun, 2019 09:29
Urgent- Heat pump choice: Hayward vs AquaCal

by tech135797531 » Fri 14 Jun, 2019 08:09

Dear friends.

I am in the middle of installing a 10,000 gal saltwater fiberglass pool (by San Juan). My installer's initial recommendation for an electric heat pump was...

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Last post by Teapot
Mon 17 Jun, 2019 10:52
Sunquest Solar Panel leaks

by Wilsonbmw » Wed 05 Jun, 2019 11:58

I installed pool solar panels on roof in 2018. i just opened pool and see that one of the 2'x20' panels on roof has holes (currently exploring warranty claim). The...

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Last post by Wilsonbmw
Fri 07 Jun, 2019 06:52
Waste setting causes pump to "un-prime"
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by Anaya » Tue 04 Jun, 2019 10:29

Hi all, this is my first post on this forum, but I have read a lot of posts and they've helped me a lot, so I am looking forward to getting help figuring out what I am...
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Last post by Teapot
Wed 05 Jun, 2019 17:22

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