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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: Can't vacuum out pool
by Teapot1
Tue 28 Jun, 2022 10:47
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: 306, Posts: 840

Last post Re: Green on Opening
by Teapot1
Fri 10 Jun, 2022 10:22
Pool Equipment & Other Pool Maintenance
Automatic pool cleaners, vacuum heads, pool covers,
decks, fencing, pool alarms and security ....

Topics: 964, Posts: 2886

Last post Re: Leaking Pool?
by Teapot1
Fri 01 Jul, 2022 22:33

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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
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 Teapot1
Fri 01 Jul, 2022 22:33
Pump won't pump

by Bunkedbed » Tue 21 Jun, 2022 18:28

Hey, I'm hoping you kind souls can help me out with an issue I've been trying to tackle for a while now - opening the pool.

My setup is an 18ft diameter by 4ft deep...

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Last post by Teapot1
Wed 29 Jun, 2022 01:29
Can't vacuum out pool

by boardgamegeek31 » Mon 27 Jun, 2022 18:28

Hello
I've been having a problem with figuring out how to get the vacuum on my above ground pool to work. It has a 1.0 hp hayward pump with a sand filter. I replaced...

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Last post by Teapot1
Tue 28 Jun, 2022 10:47
DE not sticking on Filter: back in pool

by wonfineday » Fri 17 Jun, 2022 15:29

My filter was working fine. Then backwashed and cleaned it thoroughly. I added DE through the skimmer, and it all ended up back in the pool. I opened up the filter and...

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Last post by Teapot1
Fri 24 Jun, 2022 07:55
Hayward heater LO code persists!

by Pierceb823 » Wed 15 Jun, 2022 09:13

Hayward heater LO code persists! H250FND Had an ignition failure code IF. Replaced flame sensor and ignitor. Didn’t fix it. Got a new main control board. Fixed the IF...

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Last post by Pierceb823
Wed 22 Jun, 2022 11:25
Intex 2800 GPH Sand Pump/Sand&Rocks in pool..

by Apologiax » Tue 21 Jun, 2022 13:29

20ft/48inch above ground round pool.

This is my second intext 2800 (The company replaced the first one) and I've used 2 different brands of 20 silica sand - However the...

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Last post by Teapot1
Wed 22 Jun, 2022 02:09
hayward H250 pilot lighting issue

by Don222 » Mon 20 Jun, 2022 09:30

Pilot not lighting. Had pool for 30 years and first time with this problem. H250 is difficult to see if pilot is lit. What should I be doing differently? Thanks

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Last post by Don222
Mon 20 Jun, 2022 09:30
Hayward Pump to Filter connection issue

by jred » Thu 16 Jun, 2022 14:46

Hello everyone,

I am new here. I have had this problem for a couple of years and have asked numerous pool places for help to no avail. I'm hopeful someone here can...

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Last post by Teapot1
Sat 18 Jun, 2022 14:52
Need replacement cartridge...can I buy based on the physical size?

by rfera » Wed 15 Jun, 2022 11:00

I need to purchase a replacement cartridge for my pool. The only one the local pool store has is $150. :shock: I only paid $199 for the whole filter last year! I found a...

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Last post by Teapot1
Wed 15 Jun, 2022 12:33
Changing T cell type in panel (Salt water pool)

by ivorysnowgirl » Tue 14 Jun, 2022 08:49

Hello All, So thankful to find a place I may be able to get some experienced, objective help.

I have a saltwater system with a T9 cell that needs to be replaced. I saw...

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Last post by ivorysnowgirl
Tue 14 Jun, 2022 08:49
Sand filter valve problems

by pepsidude27954 » Fri 10 Jun, 2022 17:26

Hello, I have a old sta rite sand filter model number t210wf. It uses a multi port valve assembly with part number wc112-147. When I went to assemble it for the summer,...

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Last post by pepsidude27954
Sat 11 Jun, 2022 11:03
Green on Opening

by Gingie » Tue 07 Jun, 2022 14:54

Hi All,

After 8 years, I'm finally turning to online experts for some advice. We are in Canada and every year that we have the pool opened, it's always a chase to get...

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Last post by Teapot1
Fri 10 Jun, 2022 10:22
Aquanaut 400 not vacuuming whole pool

by fhorta » Wed 08 Jun, 2022 12:08

Hi all. Suction cleaner pretty much turns and pivots on left wheel. Does on right wheel too, but not as much. Rarely goes to the shallow end , hangs around deep end. No...

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Last post by fhorta
Wed 08 Jun, 2022 12:08
Pool Heat Pump next to Air Conditioner

by jonostang » Tue 07 Jun, 2022 08:05

I'm about to install a heat pump for my pool. I live in Florida, but my pool is under a canopy of trees so it's all shade over the pool. I got a heat pump to bring up...

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Last post by Teapot1
Wed 08 Jun, 2022 01:42
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 ncalsuz
Mon 06 Jun, 2022 22:03
Polaris 380 does not run correctly

by skos007 » Mon 06 Jun, 2022 11:23

Polaris 380 does not run correctly

With the booster pump on and (backup valve & Polaris disconnected from hose), I get low water pressure from Polaris hose. Equal...

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Last post by skos007
Mon 06 Jun, 2022 11:23
UK alternative to Taylor K-2006 kit?

by Eddles » Wed 09 Feb, 2022 17:28

Hi all, I'm in the UK, and I'm responsible for my parent's pool A while ago, someone recommended the Taylor K-2006 FAS DPD kit which is excellent, and I like it a lot....

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Last post by Teapot1
Sun 05 Jun, 2022 12:48
Floating pool cover to keep it clean?

by mknmike » Sat 04 Jun, 2022 08:32

I’m a landlord of a property (with a pool) we purchased a year ago. So I’m a noob. I’m feeling very confident with my successes, and lucky in my decisions.

People have...

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Last post by mknmike
Sat 04 Jun, 2022 08:32
Stripped Hydro Timer Gear

by mknmike » Fri 03 Jun, 2022 13:35

Temporary fix applied. Might need a new gear for the hydro timer.

Here’s the brand, Hydro Timer ??

And here’s what I did to “fix” it:

And here it is...

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Last post by mknmike
Fri 03 Jun, 2022 23:10

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