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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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Last post Re: Tools For Cleaning
by BillyGrand
Thu 09 Dec, 2021 10:02
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: 300, Posts: 819

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by samirpatki
Sat 15 Jan, 2022 09:13
Pool Equipment & Other Pool Maintenance
Automatic pool cleaners, vacuum heads, pool covers,
decks, fencing, pool alarms and security ....

Topics: 928, Posts: 2742

Last post Re: Independent chlorinator r…
by Teapot1
Sun 23 Jan, 2022 03:22

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Step by Step Instructions for Ensuring Easy Pool Opening
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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 Denniswiseman
Wed 19 May, 2021 04:23
Independent chlorinator reviews under test conditions.

by Up2you2 » Thu 06 Jan, 2022 23:15

Currently I am using a Astral chlorine dispenser.
I am more than prepared to consider some kind of an electrical alternative, if again I can convince myself of the...

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Last post by Teapot1
Sun 23 Jan, 2022 03:22
Pentair Minimax Heater Issue

by bdejulius » Sat 16 May, 2020 08:50

Hello. I have a Pentair Minimax 250CH pool heater. When the heater is running, it works great, but I am having a bit of trouble with turning it on and off.

The pilot...

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Last post by hoster12
Sun 16 Jan, 2022 21:25
Debris at the bottom of the pool

by samirpatki » Sat 15 Jan, 2022 09:13

Hello Everyone

We have recently moved to a house with an outdoor pool. Being a new pool owners, still learning various aspects of the pool.
We had storm few weeks ago...

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Last post by samirpatki
Sat 15 Jan, 2022 09:13
Hydropro20 error E07

by ultimatepip » Sat 15 Jan, 2022 06:39

Hi,

I have a hydroPRO20 heat pump. It’s currently 2degC outside, so switched the heater on to avoid any freezing issues. It gives an error E07 which seems to indicate...

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Last post by ultimatepip
Sat 15 Jan, 2022 06:39
Swimming Pool Equipment - FOR SALE

by Tyrrell2 » Sun 09 Jan, 2022 15:16

Dear Pool Forums Users,

In 2021 we moved into a house in Oxfordshire, UK with a full service, heated Swimming Pool (with jets) in the garden, and with a very young...

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Last post by Tyrrell2
Sun 09 Jan, 2022 15:16
Do these cover repair quotes seem reasonable?

by Involute » Tue 04 Jan, 2022 14:10

We have a rectangular in-ground pool with an integrated cover that rolls up via a hydraulic motor into a vault at one end. The rolling up stopped the other day and the...

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Last post by Teapot1
Fri 07 Jan, 2022 09:59
Filter media independent review.

by Up2you2 » Thu 06 Jan, 2022 23:11

Can anybody please point me to any filter media reviews, under the same test conditions, that would differentiate the pros and cons of each alternative?

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Last post by Teapot1
Fri 07 Jan, 2022 09:46
Pentair Intelliflow VSF Pump - How long to run?

by foamfoot » Wed 29 Dec, 2021 12:39

Hello, we are new pool owners and hoping for some advice. We have a normal/smallish sized kidney shaped pool about 8ft deep at the deep end. We have a Pentair...

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Last post by foamfoot
Thu 30 Dec, 2021 13:22
Sagging Clogged Mesh Cover
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by mknmike » Sun 14 Nov, 2021 11:14

I’ve got an in-ground pool of a size I can’t recall but think it’s 18’x28’ with a green mesh. There’s one section between the spring loaded straps that collects all the...
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Last post by Teapot1
Tue 14 Dec, 2021 14:26
Tools For Cleaning

by Hariiesmarrttin » Mon 28 Mar, 2016 17:46

In my pool very small insects grown they getting dirtier my pool and it causes many diseases . can anyone tell which tool is used to clean my pool online available.

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Last post by BillyGrand
Thu 09 Dec, 2021 10:02
Replacing pool filter

Attachment(s) by dongiulio » Sun 05 Dec, 2021 06:48

I tried them all, I can't fix my bestway sand filter (HDPE) in any solid way.

I need to replace the filter tank, and with it I guess the valve selector needs to go...

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Last post by dongiulio
Mon 06 Dec, 2021 05:33
Heat Pump Advice

by HeatPumpAdvice » Mon 29 Nov, 2021 20:45

I need to replace my 11-year-old Hayward Heat Pump HP21104T. Although it lasted 11 years it wasn't without a struggle. Every season from day one I had multiple service...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Fri 03 Dec, 2021 10:46
Pool Draining vs Reverse Osmosis on a 25 yr. old pool

by steve1189 » Wed 01 Dec, 2021 20:18

Hello all- I've never owned a pool before, my wife grew up with one and we've bought a house w/ an inground concrete pool.
For some unknown reason when they built it...

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Last post by Teapot1
Thu 02 Dec, 2021 04:59
Minimax NT not heating the spa above 90-91 degrees

by mirots » Mon 29 Nov, 2021 10:51

Hi,

I have an old Minimax NT 400 heater which is still working. I am usually taking care of it on my own. I have a weird issue that Spa is not heating up above 90-91...

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Last post by Teapot1
Tue 30 Nov, 2021 10:50
Freeze Guard Advice

by flyboy » Tue 23 Nov, 2021 15:34

Hello everyone first time posting,

I bought my current house located in the Dallas Ft. Worth Texas area in 2020, with an inground pool in the backyard. I know...

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Last post by flyboy
Sat 27 Nov, 2021 16:34
Water Level Rising When Pump Runs

by Jen » Sat 11 Jul, 2020 13:54

Hi there! We run our pump overnight, and for the last few mornings, when I go out to empty the baskets, the water level is significantly higher than it was the night...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Mon 15 Nov, 2021 02:54
Polaris 360 wheels not moving however the tail whips. I can move one wheel no problem and all other 2 wheels move

Attachment(s) by skos007 » Sat 13 Nov, 2021 12:26

Polaris 360 wheels not moving however the tail whips. I can move one wheel no problem and all other 2 wheels move

I can move one wheel no problem and all other 2 wheels...

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Last post by skos007
Sat 13 Nov, 2021 12:26
Spa Heater says Service System

by drparrish21 » Thu 11 Nov, 2021 19:35

I have a Pentair Intelliflo Pump and Mastertemp 400 Heater. Pool setting is 18 PSI, spa is reading the same. Not enough PSI for the heater to kick on. I replaced the...

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Last post by Teapot1
Fri 12 Nov, 2021 02:41
Repair HDPE filter tank
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by dongiulio » Wed 20 Oct, 2021 02:36

Hello,

I've been using my pool filter for a while now and suddenly the sand tank started leaking from the bottom.

Checking it I found a tiny leak which I fixed hot...
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Last post by Teapot1
Thu 11 Nov, 2021 12:01

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