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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: Bromine Pool
by Teapot
Thu 18 Feb, 2021 04:00
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: 290, Posts: 773

Last post Re: UK Pool opening - unexpec…
by Teapot
Tue 30 Mar, 2021 15:31
Pool Equipment & Other Pool Maintenance
Automatic pool cleaners, vacuum heads, pool covers,
decks, fencing, pool alarms and security ....

Topics: 852, Posts: 2512

Last post Cover needed for uneven deck
by Nicholg2286
Mon 19 Apr, 2021 05:44

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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
Cover needed for uneven deck

by Nicholg2286 » Mon 19 Apr, 2021 05:44

Does anyone make a pool cover for pools with decking that is varied height? I have 4 steps on my pool deck. I need a cover for off season use to keep leaves and debris...

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Last post by Nicholg2286
Mon 19 Apr, 2021 05:44
DE Filter recommendation

by jedfern » Sun 18 Apr, 2021 16:40

I'm looking for a recommendation to replace my DE filter. I have a 16k gal inground plaster pool currently with a Pentair FNS 60 PLUS VERTICAL GRID D.E. FILTER, a...

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Last post by Teapot
Mon 19 Apr, 2021 03:28
New pool pump wiring

by Shadowbane3214 » Mon 12 Apr, 2021 16:43

I have a new xtremepowerus pool pump model 75035. Im trying to wirevit for 115 volts. The wiring diagram had me move the white wire to position 1 and the black wire to...

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Last post by Shadowbane3214
Mon 12 Apr, 2021 16:43
Polaris 360 wheel rotates once then stops

by jwdylan » Sat 03 Apr, 2021 21:32

My brand new Polaris 360 pool cleaner worked perfectly out of the box for about 2 weeks and I couldn't be happier.
Then I noticed it was just sitting face down at the...

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Last post by jwdylan
Sat 03 Apr, 2021 21:32
Zodiac MX6 Hose alternative

Attachment(s) by Mike_Snoo » Sat 03 Apr, 2021 07:53

Hi,

I am having trouble with the Zodiac MX 6 hoses. It is like a wear part for my pool robot. Is there any alternative which last longer?

Mike

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Last post by Mike_Snoo
Sat 03 Apr, 2021 07:53
Coverstar Cover Digging into Tracks

by davida271104 » Thu 01 Apr, 2021 12:43

We have a Coverstar cover for our pool. Since late last summer the guides/carriage assembly has been digging into the tracks when we open the cover. Has anyone else...

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Last post by davida271104
Fri 02 Apr, 2021 13:55
UK Pool opening - unexpected test results in my SLAM

by molokoid » Tue 30 Mar, 2021 10:08

Hi all, hoping i can get some experienced guidance as to which way to go from here...

UK based, started pool opening a week ago. Vac'd to waste, brushed, tested and...

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Last post by Teapot
Tue 30 Mar, 2021 15:31
Zodiac iAquaLink 2.0 Problem - Pump turning on randomly

by AshburnPoolAmateur » Sun 31 May, 2020 12:31

Greetings. New to this forum. I am having trouble with a newly purchased Zodiac iAquaLink 2.0 System. It is the second system I’ve had installed - the first being a...

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Last post by Ptrenkner
Thu 18 Mar, 2021 10:48
Waterfall Issue

by Mbornhorst23 » Mon 15 Mar, 2021 14:25

Hi everyone. I am having an issue with the waterfall feature in our pool. it worked fine for years, now all of a sudden when I switch the valve from pool return to...

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Last post by Teapot
Tue 16 Mar, 2021 12:00
Vacuuming

by JMC » Mon 15 Mar, 2021 12:04

We have an above ground Intex pool 9 x 18 rectangular pool. This is a salt pool with a sand filter 1000 gal per hour system. The pump is 1/4 hp. When I try to vacuum the...

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Last post by Teapot
Tue 16 Mar, 2021 09:13
Pool Solar Coverings

by FLPools » Wed 10 Mar, 2021 20:29

Looking for feedback on bubble wrap style "solar" covers. I've purchased 2 in the last 3 years despite warranties. Apparently warranties are only for seams and...

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Last post by FLPools
Thu 11 Mar, 2021 14:09
Pool cover sheds

Attachment(s) by beanPoolOwner » Sat 06 Mar, 2021 13:45

I have purchased a cheap bubble pool cover from Amazon. It is great to warm the pool, but it has started to shed small pieces of its blue plastic. I find it in my pump...

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Last post by beanPoolOwner
Thu 11 Mar, 2021 03:47
hayward ec50

by gary2085 » Wed 10 Mar, 2021 15:15

i need to replace the diffuser and check valve on my ec50. i know how the check valve comes out but how do you remove the diffuser itself ????

thanks

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Last post by gary2085
Wed 10 Mar, 2021 15:15
Goog suction side pool cleaner

by Dwizzle67 » Wed 10 Mar, 2021 05:15

I'm looking for advice on the best pool cleaner to buy. I have a Zodiac MX8 that I do not like. It constantly gets jammed up by small oak leaves and acorns that...

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Last post by Dwizzle67
Wed 10 Mar, 2021 05:15
Polaris 360 where the single wheel side moves but the dual wheel side does not move.

by skos007 » Mon 08 Mar, 2021 10:46

I have a Polaris 360 where the single wheel side moves but the dual wheel side does not move. Both wheels on the 2 wheel side do not move. However the wheel on the...

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Last post by skos007
Mon 08 Mar, 2021 10:46
Clogged main drain?

by Nate » Sat 06 Mar, 2021 16:51

Sorry if this has been discussed before....I tried a quick search and didn’t see anything and nothing I’ve found googling really helps...

New to pools, never had one...

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Last post by Teapot
Sun 07 Mar, 2021 05:13
Equipment Froze in Texas. Now pump not pumping enough.

by RHR1956 » Tue 23 Feb, 2021 14:58

After everything thawed I was able to find a cracked Jandy Valve and replaced it. I ran water into the strainer pot for a few minutes to get some water back in the...

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Last post by dynamictiger
Sat 06 Mar, 2021 05:08
Help Identifying Old Parts

by bscott8880 » Sun 28 Feb, 2021 18:59

Hi All,

Last year we purchased a house from 1966 which included an original swimming pool (gunnite, we think). The pool itself has been neglected over the years by...

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Last post by dynamictiger
Sat 06 Mar, 2021 04:42
PVC Leak

by R3DB34RD » Tue 02 Mar, 2021 21:02

I have a leak at the pipe/valve joint circled. I haven’t done pool pvc repairs before but willing to try. The pool builder went fitting to fitting to fitting on this so...

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Last post by dynamictiger
Sat 06 Mar, 2021 04:38

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