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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: stains
by Denniswiseman
Thu 12 Sep, 2019 15:41
Opening / Closing / Winterizing the Pool
Tips and problems concerning filling new pools.
Spring pool opening and fall pool closing.
Seasonal pool maintenance tips & advice.

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Last post Closing Above ground pool wit…
by nelsonatc
Sat 07 Sep, 2019 20:51
Pool Equipment & Other Pool Maintenance
Automatic pool cleaners, vacuum heads, pool covers,
decks, fencing, pool alarms and security ....

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by segalion
Fri 13 Sep, 2019 02:44

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Step by Step Instructions for Ensuring Easy Pool Opening

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 Aaronges
Wed 20 Sep, 2017 06:38
DIY automation system (raspipool)

by segalion » Fri 13 Sep, 2019 02:44

I have taken a quick look to the forum and I dont see many automation related posts. I can´t see a proper section, so I post here.

I only want to promote a project I am...

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Last post by segalion
Fri 13 Sep, 2019 02:44
stains

by jtarrh » Thu 12 Sep, 2019 08:55

Our pool water is clear as ice, but we recently have gotten dark stains on the bottom of liner. Seems to be splotchy and not in any specific area. Any ideas to remove?...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Thu 12 Sep, 2019 15:41
Closing Above ground pool with a slow leak.

by nelsonatc » Sat 07 Sep, 2019 20:51

I live in Rhode Island, and the temperatures are starting to drop, past the point where the kids and I no longer have any interest in swimming for the season.

So, my...

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Last post by nelsonatc
Sat 07 Sep, 2019 20:51
Paramount UV and Variable Speed Pump

by Lymond01 » Fri 31 May, 2019 19:06

Hello -- a few basics about my pool: varying depth but shallow (5 foot laplane, 4 foot main, 2 foot shelf, 16000 Gallons); variable speed pump; UV filter; cartridge...

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Last post by Teapot
Mon 26 Aug, 2019 00:54
Paramount ultra UV

by MarkGregg » Sat 24 Aug, 2019 18:34

Any thoughts on this? Just changed out the bulbs.

When I flip pump on the UV light comes on briefly so I know it has power but then the light goes out.

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Last post by Teapot
Sun 25 Aug, 2019 11:27
Does anyone soak their cartridge filters?

by MarkGregg » Sat 24 Aug, 2019 18:46

Other than spraying out I wondered if I could soak in a rubber trash can with some acid?

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Last post by MarkGregg
Sat 24 Aug, 2019 18:46
Pentair IntelliFlo VSF Recommendations

by Flipsonic » Thu 22 Aug, 2019 12:08

Just installed yesterday as my 1 HP WhisperFlo finally died after 14 years. I'm new to the VSF pump but it doesn't seem so complicated after a few hours of playing with...

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Last post by Flipsonic
Sat 24 Aug, 2019 09:06
Low flow and low pressure. What is wrong?

Attachment(s) by tensor » Sun 11 Dec, 2016 05:22

Situation:

I was away for 2-3 months and nobody took care of the pool. In fact, the pump was simply left on 24/7. No salt was added. Rain came.Eventually, the salt...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Thu 22 Aug, 2019 06:49
Hayward ec65

by b.courtney001 » Wed 21 Aug, 2019 15:31

I have this filter. No problems all summer. All of a sudden it’s building pressure in 1 day. Just took it apart cleaned the fingers. Reinstalled and added de. Back up 10...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Thu 22 Aug, 2019 02:49
slide valve piston

by braunmike » Sat 10 Aug, 2019 19:15

I broke my slide valve piston handle, the piston would not turn to allow me to backwash the pool. I unscrewed the lock ring and tried to remove the entire piston. When I...

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Last post by braunmike
Sat 10 Aug, 2019 19:15
robot help!

by rscott99 » Tue 06 Aug, 2019 16:12

I have an Earth Elements Clean Machine robot. When you turn it on it moves forward a few feet and then just stops. The company no longer sells or supports this product...

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Last post by rscott99
Wed 07 Aug, 2019 18:53
HELP!!! Dirt coming back in through return

by christans » Mon 05 Aug, 2019 09:58

Good morning

I have an above ground 28" pool and have yet to be able to clear the water up this summer. I have replaced the sand filter, pump and Kreepy Krauly...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 07 Aug, 2019 06:58
Algea possible filtration inadequacy

by ChrisnAmber » Sat 03 Aug, 2019 14:15

For the last few years everytime the water temp gets in the 80's we consistently have algea overgrowth. Same thing happened this year . So for the last 4 weeks we've...

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Last post by Teapot
Sat 03 Aug, 2019 18:05
Whisperflo Motor Swap

by Flipsonic » Sat 03 Aug, 2019 00:09

My Whisperflo 1 HP motor finally died after 15 years. The replacement VS pump will not be installed for another week. The summer sun is unforgiving out here in Northern...

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Last post by Flipsonic
Sat 03 Aug, 2019 15:01
Booster pump failing?

by poolsport » Wed 31 Jul, 2019 15:51

Hello,
ISSUE # 1: I have a standard Model LAO1N booster pump for my Polaris 280. I am having a strange issue.

I ran the pump overnight and shut it off the following...

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Last post by Teapot
Thu 01 Aug, 2019 01:15
Want to replace sand filter to a cartridge filter.

by filter311 » Tue 30 Jul, 2019 15:48

I have a 9000 gallon in ground pool that currently has a 1.5hp pump, 2” suction piping, a 24” Hayward sand filter, caretaker 5 port infloor cleaning system with 11 in...

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Last post by Teapot
Wed 31 Jul, 2019 01:18
wood fired pool heater

by Tully83 » Mon 29 Jul, 2019 21:50

Does anyone have a wood fired pool heater?

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Last post by Tully83
Mon 29 Jul, 2019 21:50
sand filter issue

by gary2beach » Sun 28 Jul, 2019 11:31

Hi All, please help, I am at a loss.

18 x 34' above ground pool installed about 17 years ago, 200 lb sand filter with 1 hp pump.

Water was crystal clear a month ago,...

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Last post by Teapot
Sun 28 Jul, 2019 14:58
IntelliTouch not activating new Pentair VSF

by TXaquaholics » Fri 26 Jul, 2019 12:23

We just replaced our Pentair WhisperFlo single speed with a new professionally installed VSF pump (011056). It's powered directly/continuously from the breaker (not...

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Last post by TXaquaholics
Fri 26 Jul, 2019 12:23

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