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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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by Teapot1
Fri 24 Mar, 2023 18:12
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: 314, Posts: 871

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by mknmike
Fri 27 Jan, 2023 09:26
Pool Equipment & Other Pool Maintenance
Automatic pool cleaners, vacuum heads, pool covers,
decks, fencing, pool alarms and security ....

Topics: 999, Posts: 3018

Last post Re: Pump pressure questions
by Teapot1
Tue 28 Mar, 2023 15:57

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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 pressure questions

by VegasDude » Tue 28 Mar, 2023 14:58

I suspect my filter needs to be cleaned; I'm waiting for some warmer weather, but I wanted to get some ideas as to my filter pressure.

I have a vacuum line and a...

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Last post by Teapot1
Tue 28 Mar, 2023 15:57
Suction Style Pool Cleaners

by bisel » Thu 28 Apr, 2022 23:18

Hello all,

We just had our pool resurfaced with PebbleTec and finding that my Hayward PoolVac not moving about very well. This cleaner is basically the same cleaner we...

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Last post by Teapot1
Fri 24 Mar, 2023 18:12
Weekly pool service and filter maintenance

by Sacgurl » Sat 11 Feb, 2023 16:13

I’ve read that we should acid-clean-soak the filter cartridges upon opening the pool for the season, and at closing it down. I’d like to know if this is a service that...

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Last post by Teapot1
Sun 12 Feb, 2023 02:46
Cheap option for linking a second salt cell

by Lownerpool » Tue 31 Jan, 2023 06:49

Hello, first of all I’m a newbie but I do have people that can help me.

I bought a 2nd salt cell (compupool 3 salt cell grc/j40-3) becaise I was told you can’t them...

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Last post by Lownerpool
Tue 31 Jan, 2023 06:49
Help!!

by jlthla » Mon 30 Jan, 2023 17:13

so I had a 220V 2 speed Century Pump connected to a Pantair 2 speed relay. I'm in the process of replacing the motor but sadly, I didn't make notes of which wire goes...

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Last post by jlthla
Mon 30 Jan, 2023 17:13
Submersible? Winter water getting high

by mknmike » Wed 25 Jan, 2023 12:14

My pool guy suggested maybe putting a sump pump on the top step. I dropped the water really low, but I think the pool is nearly filled to the tile already. Not good with...

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Last post by mknmike
Fri 27 Jan, 2023 09:26
Pool heater / heat pump frosted lines from evap coil to expansion valve

by Aaajaws » Mon 23 Jan, 2023 18:53

Located in SW Florida a new home to me but not a new heater . Noticed the Freon lines from the evaporator coil to I believe is the expansion valve lines developed frost...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Tue 24 Jan, 2023 13:10
Pump conversion

by Laroosta » Mon 09 Jan, 2023 12:01

Hello everyone. First time posting here. I have a pump out on my pool water falls... it is a Pentair Challenger 2 HP 115/230V Up Rated Single Speed Pool Pump (also have...

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Last post by Laroosta
Tue 17 Jan, 2023 15:49
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
Mon 02 Jan, 2023 01:00
Spa heater circuit breaker

by New-swim-guy » Fri 30 Dec, 2022 17:21

I have a Pentair 250 minimax heater connected to a cam pool upgrade panel. The heater starts runs and heats up as it should but after running for about 15 to 20 minutes...

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Last post by Teapot1
Sat 31 Dec, 2022 11:00
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
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

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