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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: dedicated suction line fo…
by Teapot1
Wed 22 Sep, 2021 04:05
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: 296, Posts: 793

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by Denniswiseman
Sat 25 Sep, 2021 04:20
Pool Equipment & Other Pool Maintenance
Automatic pool cleaners, vacuum heads, pool covers,
decks, fencing, pool alarms and security ....

Topics: 909, Posts: 2656

Last post Re: Go back to single speed p…
by Teapot1
Sat 25 Sep, 2021 13:34

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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
Go back to single speed pump?

by fozzybear » Fri 24 Sep, 2021 17:59

Hi, I have an old inground pool built with the house in the 60s. The suction line from the skimmer to the pump has been replaced with 2" PVC. The return lines are...

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Last post by Teapot1
Sat 25 Sep, 2021 13:34
Interupted while closing the pool....now I have a mess!

by GrenlochNess » Fri 24 Sep, 2021 16:52

Hello Everyone, I'm new to the group and have a new problem. Should I just cover and figure things out in the spring? Should I just dump Algeaecide, cover and deal with...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sat 25 Sep, 2021 04:20
dedicated suction line for vacuum

by scotseadoo » Tue 21 Sep, 2021 17:34

I'm replacing skimmer, plaster, & tile and trying find best way to connect a dedicated vacuum outlet into existing single pump 2 drain system. What would be best...

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Last post by Teapot1
Wed 22 Sep, 2021 04:05
can no longer control temp from device using screenlogic app

by geb724 » Sun 29 Aug, 2021 11:15

i just had a new pentair mastertemp 250 heater installed replacing an old mastertemp 250. i was able to control temp from iphone/ipad using the screenlogic app for many...

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Last post by NickG
Tue 21 Sep, 2021 11:28
Lights

by debt.disappear » Sat 18 Sep, 2021 23:38

I have a handy aqualink system. It has 3 laminar deck jets a pool light, spa, heater and chlorinator. Out of the blue on a roughly three year old system the pool light...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sun 19 Sep, 2021 08:49
Closing pool with Cyclone - skimmer hole has no threading

by dpado » Fri 17 Sep, 2021 16:18

I have a fiberglass pool with one skimmer. I am closing my own pool for the first time and have purchased a Cyclone Pro air blower to blow out the lines. The Cyclone...

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Last post by dpado
Fri 17 Sep, 2021 16:18
Fine Fall Out Removal

Attachment(s) by jsf721 » Thu 02 Sep, 2021 15:46

I got a ton of leaves and pine needles in my pool from the storms.

I added Orenda PR10000 to remove the high phosphates. It worked but the max dose leaves alot of fine...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Fri 17 Sep, 2021 11:08
Best Test Kit

by jsf721 » Tue 14 Sep, 2021 17:04

I need to buy a test kit so that I dont have to go to the pool store to test my water.

Need all the basics plus Phosphates, CYA and metals

What do you reccommend?

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 15 Sep, 2021 09:57
Tank Drains When Pump is Off?

by DMZ in LV » Tue 14 Sep, 2021 16:49

My tank drains back into the pool when the pump is turned off. This creates a situation where the pump has to strain and sometime does an auto shutoff because it can't...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 15 Sep, 2021 01:49
Solar blanket reel cover

by jvanhill » Tue 14 Sep, 2021 00:15

I have a 30 foot above ground pool with a solar blanket and reel. I would like to leave the blanket on the reel over winter and was looking for winter covers but I can...

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Last post by Teapot1
Tue 14 Sep, 2021 10:10
pump problem - what can I do with water till it's pumping again

by daveneo » Wed 08 Sep, 2021 06:51

do I add anything to helop ? been a week - can I winterize without having circulation? needs quick advice - seems water just sitting is not good = solar cover still on -...

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Last post by daveneo
Sat 11 Sep, 2021 20:15
Cartridge filter not filtering

by flyfyshyr » Fri 10 Sep, 2021 14:21

Greetings - I am in the midst of rebooting the pool after a year of no use due to plumbing leaks. Leaks are repaired and I am faced with a pond coloured pool. Have been...

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Last post by flyfyshyr
Sat 11 Sep, 2021 07:57
Pool Automation

by CHILINVLN » Fri 25 Jun, 2021 11:47

I'm in the process of having my pool built and the equipment and lighting doesn't include any basic automation. Using the LED light as an example, it will be wired to a...

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Last post by Teapot1
Thu 09 Sep, 2021 13:45
Problem Pool Stats

by jsf721 » Wed 08 Sep, 2021 13:35

FC 10.49
TC 10.49
PH 7.9
Total Alkalinity 67
Calcium Hardness 157
Cynaric Acid 98
Iron .1
Copper 0
Phosphates 242
TDS 200

Just did another Orenda Phosphate remover...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Thu 09 Sep, 2021 10:37
intex pump not working properly

by Frank » Sun 05 Sep, 2021 13:21

My intex pump pulls water out of the pool just fine, but is not pumping water back into the pool. The sand is two years old. I just backwashed. Sometimes it will pump...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Mon 06 Sep, 2021 02:51
Salt Cell plate bent

by paco@missall.net » Wed 01 Sep, 2021 13:22

I just purchased a replacement salt cell and noticed that one of the plates is slightly bent and in contact with the adjacent plate. Only the corner of the plate is in...

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Last post by Teapot1
Thu 02 Sep, 2021 08:45
Small black dots on pool surface

by Ken1 » Wed 01 Sep, 2021 09:56

Had my inground pool resurfaced 3 years ago. 2 years ago ,I used a metal brush on a drill grinding paint off pool deck .I never considered the metal from the brush...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 01 Sep, 2021 12:11
sta-rite pool pump not primming

by habudab » Tue 31 Aug, 2021 08:03

my pump is not priming properly. I noticed it started when the union was leaking. so i replace the union and it is tight and sealed at this point. I took the pump apart...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Tue 31 Aug, 2021 15:39
Replacing Standpipe

by bertschej » Mon 16 Aug, 2021 17:10

Hello!

I am hoping you guys can provide some guidance on a repair I have to make to my father-in-law's pool. He has an American Products (Pentair) vertical DE filter...

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Tue 31 Aug, 2021 04:33

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