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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 Automatic pool monitors
by Klemmson
Sun 06 Aug, 2023 17:36
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: 322, Posts: 894

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by markcholland
Fri 22 Sep, 2023 07:57
Pool Equipment & Other Pool Maintenance
Automatic pool cleaners, vacuum heads, pool covers,
decks, fencing, pool alarms and security ....

Topics: 1037, Posts: 3162

Last post Re: Leaking Pool?
by mknmike
Tue 19 Sep, 2023 19:34

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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
hose adapters for a Smith Corp pump

by markcholland » Fri 22 Sep, 2023 07:57

Does anyone know whether it's possible to buy hose adapters for the 2-inch pipe ports on a standard pool pump? I find some candidates on the web but I'm just not sure of...

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Last post by markcholland
Fri 22 Sep, 2023 07:57
Leaking Pool?
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by mknmike » Sat 04 Jun, 2022 11:39

We have owned this 1950’s style pool for about a year at this newly purchased property.

I noticed I had to add water or the skimmer would suck air.

We started...
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Last post by mknmike
Tue 19 Sep, 2023 19:34
Water Feature Issue

by Bluesmokey » Fri 15 Sep, 2023 16:04

Greetings All from Sunny Florida!

When we bought this house less than a year ago, I had to learn pool care. It has been fun and I have learned a lot. The pool has a...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sun 17 Sep, 2023 03:03
Pool on top of pool cover

by amajidi » Sat 16 Sep, 2023 10:42

I have an IG Pool with a tarp like cover. I closed the pool last week and there is a lot of water. We have had rain, but I suspect that there is a hole or the tarp is...

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Last post by Teapot1
Sat 16 Sep, 2023 12:23
Solar and Variable Speed Pump

by jamepc » Wed 13 Sep, 2023 15:56

Hello,
Currently I has a single speed pump (that's on its way out) that's wired to come on when the solar collectors are warmer then the pool water (Hayward GL-235).
I'm...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Thu 14 Sep, 2023 10:27
Leak from pvc returnine to filter

by dra444 » Sat 02 Sep, 2023 15:24

What kind of sealant do you guys use? I'm trying to seal this myself if not may have to replace the pipe.

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Last post by dra444
Sat 02 Sep, 2023 23:23
The cost of installing pool cover

by jamesPet » Mon 04 Jun, 2012 16:15

Hello guys, I am considering to buy a pool cover of my own but my regular contractor told me the cost of installation and now I wonder if I should still do it. I was...

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Last post by custompoolfilter
Thu 10 Aug, 2023 16:51
Jandy Trueclear Chlorinator questions

by onequik1 » Sun 06 Aug, 2023 12:12

12k salt water pool in AZ, Jandy Trueclear chlorinator stopped making chlorine, or enough to matter. Has been hot summer with 30 days above 110 degrees. Running pump at...

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Last post by Teapot1
Tue 08 Aug, 2023 15:16
Automatic pool monitors

by Klemmson » Sun 06 Aug, 2023 17:36

Does anyone have experience with any of the automatic/electronic pool monitoring systems such as Water Guru or Sutro? Are they worth the money?

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Sun 06 Aug, 2023 17:36
Automatic pool monitors

by Klemmson » Sun 06 Aug, 2023 13:58

Does anyone have experience with any of the automatic/electronic pool monitoring systems such as Water Guru or Sutro? Are they worth the money?

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Last post by Klemmson
Sun 06 Aug, 2023 13:58
Air got introduced while vacuuming. Air trapped in the system?
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Attachment(s) by Verrefication » Mon 24 Jul, 2023 14:18

My wife wanted to vacuum the pool and did everything correct except that rather than routing the hose under the water, thru the skimmer into the feedback she went above...
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Last post by Teapot1
Thu 03 Aug, 2023 01:43
Lifebuoy Pool Alarm

by Klemmson » Sat 29 Jul, 2023 19:54

Does anyone have experience with the Lifebouy Pool Alarm System. Does it work as advertised? I have a young grandson coming to visit, and feel an extra level of security...

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Last post by Teapot1
Mon 31 Jul, 2023 02:18
Hayward CL200 Chlorine Feeder

by AsterBai » Fri 28 Jul, 2023 10:06

Hi, I have a newly installed CL200 Chlorine feeder. I was trying to refill it, when I open the lid, the water is at about half of the container, but it starts to fill up...

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Last post by Teapot1
Sat 29 Jul, 2023 01:14
LOOKING FOR A SPECIFIC WINTER COVER

by Ydhtbiotsao » Wed 26 Jul, 2023 20:21

I’ve had a 14' round Above Ground pool placed below ground for my retired wife. It eliminates the danger of deck or rickety ladder collapse. I have a 50’ chain link...

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Last post by Ydhtbiotsao
Wed 26 Jul, 2023 20:21
Question about manual vaccuming

by dra444 » Thu 13 Jul, 2023 19:50

Hello everyone, New pool owner here. I have some dead algae in my pool that my automatic vacuum can't pick up. My system doesn't have a way to close the drain only the...

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Last post by dra444
Mon 24 Jul, 2023 22:25
Pool vacuum sucked air and now can’t get PSI above 0

by Cawarre » Sun 23 Jul, 2023 11:06

My pool vacuum hose came off, surfaced and sucked some air. Luckily I was out there and it only sucked water for 30 seconds or so and I shut the pump off. Now I can’t...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Mon 24 Jul, 2023 13:22
SPX4000B Diffuser

by Conlin47 » Sun 23 Jul, 2023 15:36

I am trying to get my pump running again but I need a new diffuser that is hard to find. I am going to replace the whole pump assembly soon just need a month or two. The...

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Last post by Teapot1
Mon 24 Jul, 2023 01:45
Raypak Pool Heater
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by gmcgann » Fri 16 Jun, 2023 17:02

This is the third season I've had this Raypak 106A analog heater. Last year, the second season, I had to pull the burner tray and blow it out with compressed air to get...
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Last post by Teapot1
Tue 18 Jul, 2023 01:03
Pentair Suntouch shows alternatively ON/OFF

by RobAmz » Sat 15 Jul, 2023 16:41

Hi everyone,
I have a solar heated pool with a “Pentair Suntouch” control panel. Recently I noticed that when I set temp lower than water temp, the Pentair shows “Water...

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Last post by RobAmz
Sat 15 Jul, 2023 16:41

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