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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: DE filter grids do not dr…
by Teapot
Mon 16 Apr, 2018 01:15
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: 259, Posts: 677

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by Teapot
Fri 04 May, 2018 12:20
Pool Equipment & Other Pool Maintenance
Automatic pool cleaners, vacuum heads, pool covers,
decks, fencing, pool alarms and security ....

Topics: 631, Posts: 1981

Last post Re: Sand filter
by Teapot
Sat 26 May, 2018 07:04

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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

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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...

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Hi, Im looking to upgrade my current swimming pool deeper and bigger with steps into the pool. Can anyone recommend a builder for the...
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Last post by Aaronges
Wed 20 Sep, 2017 06:38
Sand filter

by AlanBol » Fri 25 May, 2018 15:51

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Might be a silly question , looking at changing my sand filter , looked at 2 filters , same quantity of sand , one tall and thin one short and wide...

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Short fat/round filters are useless, the don't have enough height to allow a decent backwash and you wash the media out of the filter.
The diameter...

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Last post by Teapot
Sat 26 May, 2018 07:04
Trouble shooting Pentair Sand Dollar Filter

by zeern2003 » Tue 22 May, 2018 21:56

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Hi everyone.
We have a 15x30 above ground pool with a Pentair Sand Dollar filter.
We have finally gotten our water chemistry straight, but every...

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If you were told 150lbs of sand then your filter should be an SD40 (can you check) using grade 20 silica sand
It is possible to check for air in the...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 23 May, 2018 08:04
Lost flow after vacuuming

by theconsultant » Mon 21 May, 2018 16:12

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HI there,

I set up my pool and things were going great. I had excellent flow back into the pool and then decided to vacuum. After I finished...

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I'm not familiar with that setup but is air trapped in the filter?
That pressure doesn't seem excessive is that the same as a clean pressure?
Have...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Tue 22 May, 2018 02:23
Professional leak detection

by y2k600f4 » Sun 20 May, 2018 12:52

Hello, I have a 16x32 vinyl inground pool ~22k gallons that is 10 years old this summer. As of now I have been able to tackle all the maintenance...

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Last post by y2k600f4
Sun 20 May, 2018 12:52
Filter valves

by crzypatsfan » Wed 16 May, 2018 17:30

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Does anyone ha e any knowledge of which valves are which on my filter system... I have 3 valves and it seems that I can't get the bottom drains to...

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Main drains do very little, because they also reduce the action of the skimmers they are pretty pointless and of course potentially dangerous. Handy...

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Last post by Teapot
Thu 17 May, 2018 03:15
Polaris p825

by crzypatsfan » Wed 16 May, 2018 17:26

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I don't think this thing is worth the money. It spends all the time on the deep end and never cleans the entire surface. Also it seems like it blows...

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Do it by hand, manual cleaning. Quicker more accurate (no missed bits), quite relaxing and saves a lot of money.
Sold my pool robot to someone else

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Last post by Teapot
Wed 16 May, 2018 17:42
New Member/New Pool need advice on what Pool system i should choose

by ballyscanlon » Tue 15 May, 2018 19:34

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hi.

i am a new forum member. in the next month my pool contractor till be completing our 20x40 inground concrete pool with a pebbletec sheen...

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I would absolutely not fit an ioniser to a pool with a plaster/quarts/pebbletec finish.
Ionisers add copper, copper silver ions to the water. In a...

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Last post by Teapot
Wed 16 May, 2018 16:32
Problem starting pump with new hayward multiport and filter

by phillipjko » Wed 02 May, 2018 22:11

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I had everything new installed. Super pump, Hayward Multiport SP0714g11m, SWG, etcc. I attached everything, the pump was in recirculate mode. I...

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This stuff is tricky when you can't see what going on. Are you sure the new multiport is plumbed round the right way?

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Last post by Teapot
Fri 04 May, 2018 12:20
Easiest auto cleaner to self repair

by streamer1 » Sat 06 Jun, 2009 13:21

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We have had a Great White pool cleaner for several years, and have been quite happy with it. However, once a year we have to have many parts replaced...

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Save your money and time and do it manually. Straight to the dirt patches, no missed bits and less stiring up of the pool water so it looks like you...

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Last post by Teapot
Sat 28 Apr, 2018 07:21
old pool return covers

Attachment(s) by Swieser » Mon 23 Apr, 2018 12:16

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I have an old pool probably built in in the late 70's with the house. I am having a hard time finding the flat covers that sit on the bottom of the...

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Yes, they do look old and are definitely returns and not drains? I might contact a stainless steel lazer cutting company and get some stainless ones...

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Last post by Teapot
Mon 23 Apr, 2018 16:13
DE filter grids do not drain

by zack823 » Sun 15 Apr, 2018 17:43

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I have a Hayward DE filter that is approximately 3 years old. This season after running the pool a little bit to start clearing it the pressure went...

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Have you tried soaking the grids in a cleaning solution?

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Last post by Teapot
Mon 16 Apr, 2018 01:15
LED light replacement

by highrockhome » Thu 05 Apr, 2018 16:47

We are trying to replace the LED light in our SWS pentair pool light only 2 years old. We can not get adequate info from the installer so that we can...

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Last post by highrockhome
Thu 05 Apr, 2018 16:47
Filter Backwash - Doesnt last lot

by JGarland2 » Sun 01 Apr, 2018 16:51

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I have a Jandy DE filter. I just replaced ALL of the filter grids with brand new ones a few months ago.

Everything was fine but lately the water...

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Your statement that the water is relatively clear indicates that you have an algae problem and your grids are getting blocked
An OCLT (overnight...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Mon 02 Apr, 2018 03:32
Backwash hose adapter broken!

by frc412 » Tue 20 Mar, 2018 18:53

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Hi all- I am hoping someone may have some insight on this issue i have. I went to connect my backwash hose to the filter and saw that the piece it...

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I can't see to clearly but I can see a hexagon which is probably a threaded fitting which should unscrew from the body
Get some grips on it and...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 21 Mar, 2018 02:38
Pool Arduino controller to read pH, ORP and temperature
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Attachment(s) by paulr33 » Sat 06 Jan, 2018 03:07

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Hi All,

Another project I am working on is a pool sensor controller using an arduino and an ORP and PH sensor together with water temp which will...

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Hi Paul, all looking good so far, do not worry about your pH to much, all within target.
More important is your CYA stabiliser, what is that level?
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Last post by Teapot
Sat 17 Mar, 2018 06:28
Swapping out pressure cleaner?

by jboddie33 » Fri 09 Mar, 2018 13:54

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We have a Pentair Legend Platinum, about 12 years old, with a booster pump and are looking to replace it. If we were to buy a Polaris 280, and...

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In theory yes, although there maybe some adapter required.

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Last post by Teapot
Fri 09 Mar, 2018 15:52
Anyone got a solution to pool covers blowing off in the Wind?

by Perifractic » Wed 07 Mar, 2018 01:04

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Hi guys, we live in the Hills so have a lovely view at the expense of high winds sometimes. I've tried absolutely everything to stop the solar pool...

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Being based in Europe, I don't believe I would be of much help with the shopping.

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Last post by Teapot
Fri 09 Mar, 2018 02:34
Pool Maintenance Tips
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by AquadynamicspoolLLC » Fri 27 Jan, 2017 11:41

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Hey All!

I wanted to provide some basic information and tips on pool maintenance, especially since pool season will be here before we know it. Feel...

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Thanks for sharing informative tips!! These tips are very useful for everyone who has the swimming pool.
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Last post by Poolcovers
Thu 08 Mar, 2018 05:24
Booster pump problem

by hunt31546 » Wed 07 Mar, 2018 16:04

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My pool pump (Hayward Super Pump model# C48L3N134B1) works fine, until my Booster Pump (Hayward Booster Pump model# C48D62A04) turns on, then the 20A...

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Is the breaker rated for motor use? Some are for regular electrical equipment. Motors can have a start up spike 3 times greater than the running load...

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Thu 08 Mar, 2018 03:06

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