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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 Recommended saltwater pool te…
by RichieW
Wed 07 Sep, 2022 04:49
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: 313, Posts: 864

Last post Re: Closing Pool Myself First…
by mknmike
Tue 22 Nov, 2022 08:32
Pool Equipment & Other Pool Maintenance
Automatic pool cleaners, vacuum heads, pool covers,
decks, fencing, pool alarms and security ....

Topics: 993, Posts: 3006

Last post Re: Pump shorted, can it be f…
by Teapot1
Tue 22 Nov, 2022 12:18

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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
Pump shorted, can it be fixed?

by tloomos » Tue 15 Nov, 2022 14:02

Noticed my breaker had tripped so I reset it, and within a few seconds it tripped again. When I opened up the wiring compartment on the pump, it was charred and you...

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Last post by Teapot1
Tue 22 Nov, 2022 12:18
Closing Pool Myself First Time

by mknmike » Sun 13 Nov, 2022 11:09

I thought I’d document what I’m doing, even if it’s just for me or my family to come back to in the future and maybe learn from some lessons.

1) Remove Solar Cover...

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Last post by mknmike
Tue 22 Nov, 2022 08:32
RV antifreeze ok to use in pool lines?

by mknmike » Fri 18 Nov, 2022 10:45

RV antifreeze seems much cheaper (<$4/gallon) than Pool antifreeze when I search (~$10-30/gallon). But this article says they are the same thing.

I have blown...

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Last post by mknmike
Sat 19 Nov, 2022 21:51
Polaris 360 not working

by skos007 » Thu 10 Nov, 2022 09:14

I replaced the Polaris motor however Polaris 360 not moving.

It's about a 20 year old pool. I changed out all the screen filters. Polaris rebuilt last year and was...

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Last post by Teapot1
Thu 10 Nov, 2022 11:36
Help needed... closing pool

by Tas199 » Mon 17 Oct, 2022 11:11

I have an almost 30 year old inground 20x40 vinyl liner pool. 2 years ago - found that I was losing water; found and patched hole in liner; during winter, more lost...

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Last post by Teapot1
Wed 02 Nov, 2022 11:35
Help needed... closing pool

by Tas199 » Mon 17 Oct, 2022 09:03

It's been a 2 year battle - but I've finally gotten a new liner installed 10/10/2022. Originally had a problem with losing water 2 years ago, when figured out - it was...

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Last post by Teapot1
Wed 02 Nov, 2022 11:33
Does solar cover help with leaves?

by mknmike » Mon 26 Sep, 2022 14:08

It’s fall, and the heat benefit of a solar cover is obvious, not to mention water savings.

But I’m wondering if it will help keep leaves and debris out.

Once the...

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Last post by mknmike
Sun 30 Oct, 2022 18:04
Radio/music for swimming pool?

by Eddles » Sat 29 Oct, 2022 18:57

Hi all. I'm deaf, so I don't know much about radios or music in general. My parents built their swimming pool and installed a mains powered cd stereo with wall speakers....

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Last post by Teapot1
Sun 30 Oct, 2022 01:39
which pump to drain above ground pool?

by jgy2001 » Tue 25 Oct, 2022 21:32

We have a 1000 gallon above ground pool. Getting ready to drain the pool for winter.
We used the normal pool pump to drain about half the water. Now the water level is...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Fri 28 Oct, 2022 11:13
Winterizing inground pool in NE

by erjdriver » Wed 28 Sep, 2022 16:16

Hi,

Winterizing my inground pool - pvc pipes.

Is that necessary - i.e. pvc???

I'm looking for an air blower - what's the cheapest/workable one.

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Last post by Teapot1
Thu 06 Oct, 2022 23:56
Skimmer Cover with Vacuum Port

by crimsonashes » Sun 02 Oct, 2022 20:37

Hello,

I just had my pool closed for the winter for the first time, and the pool guy used a specially made skimmer plate cover with vacuum port attachment to blow out...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Mon 03 Oct, 2022 02:39
Raypak Heat Exchanger

by njchino0726 » Tue 20 Sep, 2022 10:24

Hello,

I have the following heater: Raypak Digital Natural Gas Pool Heater 266k BTU | Electronic Ignition | P-R266A-EN-C 009217 P-M266A-EN-C 009963. Unfortunately the...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 21 Sep, 2022 01:38
Upgrade AquaLink

by RWnTX » Sat 17 Sep, 2022 17:06

I would like to be able to program more functions. Currently, I can assign programmed times to the filter pump on and off, aux cleaner pump on and off, and the waterfall...

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Last post by RWnTX
Sat 17 Sep, 2022 17:06
Pool Light Depth Below Water Surface

by Geoff_Bali » Sun 11 Sep, 2022 21:10

Hi All

I have 3 underwater lights permanently mounted at equal distances along the length of my 12 meter long pool. The problem is these are recessed lights and have a...

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Last post by Geoff_Bali
Fri 16 Sep, 2022 00:01
pressure gauge broke off in socket

by DanRobbins » Wed 14 Sep, 2022 08:55

When I unscrewed the pool gauge the stem broke off in the socket. I have seen others ask this question and tried the eaze off solution. The largest bit was just a tiny...

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Last post by DanRobbins
Wed 14 Sep, 2022 08:55
Ancient LETRO three wheel pressure robot

by mknmike » Sat 28 May, 2022 09:47

In a few days I hope to add some pictures. Sorry I don’t have any good ones right now.

I replaced the spring with membrane in the piece that screws into the wall. It...

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Last post by mknmike
Mon 12 Sep, 2022 17:24
Recommended saltwater pool testing kits.

by RichieW » Wed 07 Sep, 2022 04:49

Morning all,
My first post!
I am looking for a saltwater pool testing kit that covers all bases but doesn't cost a fortune. Have you any suggestions please?
Thanks for...

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Last post by RichieW
Wed 07 Sep, 2022 04:49
Caretaker In-floor Pop-ups...not popping!

by hydroengineerjoe » Fri 02 Sep, 2022 09:57

Hello,
I have owned an inground pool (6 years) that uses floor pop-ups to clean the pool. I did a Caretaker rebuild kit about 4 years ago when it first stopped cycling,...

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Last post by hydroengineerjoe
Fri 02 Sep, 2022 09:57
Diagnose pool light failure?

by jefferis » Tue 30 Aug, 2022 09:41

I have an underwater pool light that stopped working. The symptoms are:
it turned on briefly but then went out
attempts to turn it on and off fail
when I turn it on,...

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Last post by jefferis
Thu 01 Sep, 2022 12:02

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