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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: overdose of CYA
by Denniswiseman
Thu 21 Mar, 2019 03:57
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: 265, Posts: 703

Last post Re: Need help with ice probem
by Teapot
Sun 24 Feb, 2019 07:50
Pool Equipment & Other Pool Maintenance
Automatic pool cleaners, vacuum heads, pool covers,
decks, fencing, pool alarms and security ....

Topics: 663, Posts: 2060

Last post Search for Hayward Air Contro…
by Tom_Calgary
Sun 24 Mar, 2019 13:49

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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
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 Tom_Calgary
Sun 24 Mar, 2019 13:49
Pumping water off of a winter pool cover

by Steve0514 » Tue 19 Mar, 2019 17:22

Hello Folks,
My name is Steve and Im the owner of an above ground 15 foot round swimming pool here in New York City. I've owned this pool for about 17 and I've run into...

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Last post by Steve0514
Sat 23 Mar, 2019 06:54
What Pool cleaner to purchase

by David007 » Fri 22 Mar, 2019 10:52

Greetings All

I have a pool in a Mobile Home Park 25x50, using chlorine

I use a dolphin DX3 which uses a bag as a filter. Works fine for larger debri but stirs up...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Fri 22 Mar, 2019 16:40
overdose of CYA

by bph99 » Wed 20 Mar, 2019 12:44

I have an 80 m3 tiled pool in Portugal with a salt chlorinator.

During the winter, when we were not in Portugal, the pool water turned green and a well-meaning...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Thu 21 Mar, 2019 03:57
Small hose inside Hayward C5520

by timslatt » Tue 19 Mar, 2019 20:17

I’m replacing the filters in my Hayward C5520, and there was a small hose inside the filter that was apparently not connected to anything. There is also a piece of wood...

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Last post by Teapot
Wed 20 Mar, 2019 16:11
Pentair DE Grid screen pops off

by andreseng » Sun 17 Mar, 2019 17:04

I have a Pentair 48 DE Filter. I replaced it completely 2 years ago after about 20 years of service as I was looking at replacing all the grids. Made more sense to just...

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Last post by Teapot
Mon 18 Mar, 2019 08:38
Private Outdoor Pool Surface Cleaning - Questionnaire

by spnshlaura » Tue 30 Oct, 2012 06:27

Hi there,

I am a final year university student looking to design a mid-range surface cleaner that will automatically collect the leaves from the surface of outside...

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Last post by aishley3423
Wed 06 Mar, 2019 15:09
Booster pump turns on no output

by Wesleyd123 » Sat 02 Mar, 2019 13:59

Hello I am a new pool owner, I have an in ground pool about 28-30k gallons. I have a Jandy DEL 60 and a PB4 Booster Pump. When the Jandy pump is on water flows the...

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Last post by Teapot
Sun 03 Mar, 2019 07:03
Need help with ice probem

by Cobrajetken » Sat 23 Feb, 2019 10:56

I have a problem. The evel if my winterized oval oil has risen to the level of the top rail. The pool is covered with a layer of about 4 or 5 inches of ice which is now...

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Last post by Teapot
Sun 24 Feb, 2019 07:50
Selling used equipment?

by jw2317 » Fri 15 Feb, 2019 11:06

Is there a market to sell used pool equipment? I bought a house that has a Rheem P-M407A-EN-C heater and a Swimquip HRP-24 filter. I can find technical info on them but...

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Last post by Teapot
Sat 16 Feb, 2019 02:59
Pool pump losing pressure

by Derek C » Thu 24 Jan, 2019 09:39

Hi all,

My splash pool is around 13 years old and I replaced the pump early in 2018. The pump works just fine but the moment I plug my Zodiac pool cleaner into the...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 06 Feb, 2019 07:00
Mild weather maintenance

by cap10gus » Tue 05 Feb, 2019 09:00

I have a Salt Water pool in central Texas. Throughout the winter the water temperature was in the low 50's to upper 40's, I didnt winterize the pool except for freeze...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Tue 05 Feb, 2019 16:35
Bottom skimmer/cleaner issue

by Swirvkat » Sun 03 Feb, 2019 14:24

I have owned a pool for a year now. I have always had issues with the skimmer and always had to manually clean the bottom of the pool. My skimmer which is attached to...

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Last post by Teapot
Mon 04 Feb, 2019 13:36
Opinions on the Dolphin/Nautilus Plus Pool Cleaner

by PyroJim » Sat 26 Jan, 2019 16:37

I'd like to hear from anyone that owns a Dolphion-Nautilus Plus pool cleaner.

How do you like it?

Other than cleaning the filters, have you ever taken it apart? Is it...

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Last post by Teapot
Mon 28 Jan, 2019 16:20
Wheels stopped turning on Polaris

by gaelpride » Mon 13 Aug, 2018 12:02

I have an older Polaris model pool cleaner- it has one wheel on the left side, and three on the right, all driven by a cog-gear system. recently the right had wheels...

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Last post by PyroJim
Sat 26 Jan, 2019 16:22
understanding pool timer

Attachment(s) by milomak » Thu 17 Jan, 2019 10:29

The below picture shows my timer at 17h03

Pool Timer Resize.jpg

from my reading it is meant to run from 08h00 to 16h30 so that the pump has stopped rnning seems...

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Last post by milomak
Fri 18 Jan, 2019 13:13
Robotic pool cleaner question

by SFBayArea » Mon 17 Jun, 2013 14:12

Hi guys,

I am building my pool and hope to have it done in the next three to four weeks. In my contract PB provides me with the pool cleaner. I understand that most...

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Last post by Teapot
Wed 09 Jan, 2019 18:02
How to start with cleaning?

by brendalwilliamson » Wed 17 Oct, 2018 04:11

Hi all,

I’m new to this forum. I was in a small trouble and I need you guys to help me out. First of all, let me introduce myself. I’m Alice from Old Toronto. We have a...

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Last post by Teapot
Tue 08 Jan, 2019 12:56
Losing water under pool cover

by maw9110 » Mon 31 Dec, 2018 11:12

Hi all and Happy New Year,

This year was my first year to close my pool for the winter as I live in the south and do not have a harsh winter. However, I discovered that...

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Last post by Teapot
Thu 03 Jan, 2019 12:22

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