Swimming Pool Maintenance & Equipment

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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 Rocha
Fri 23 Jun, 2017 09:18
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: 249, Posts: 642

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by MargaretCanipe
Wed 21 Jun, 2017 07:47
Pool Equipment & Other Pool Maintenance
Automatic pool cleaners, vacuum heads, pool covers,
decks, fencing, pool alarms and security ....

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by bodine50
Wed 21 Jun, 2017 07:40

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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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Hello,

There are few instruction for ensuring easy pool opening. For the swimming pool opening process you need all the necessary chemical and...
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Last post by Poonamdpi
Tue 06 Jun, 2017 02:34
vacuum loses suction quickly
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by Kenny » Wed 13 Jun, 2007 20:40

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When I'm vacuuming my above ground pool, I start with real good suction power. Within 2 or 3 minutes, I have lost all suction. I backwash the filter,...

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Have the same problem and can not figure out whats wrong!! Help me please!! Rocha thank you
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Last post by Rocha
Fri 23 Jun, 2017 09:18
Floating bugs and on the bottom

by Jazzmatazz » Sat 04 Jun, 2016 07:03

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Hi everyone, I'm Daniel!

I live in a condominium with a common pool maintained by a company hired by the condo.

I registered in this forum to try...

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Is it normal to have some bugs around?
No, it is not normal to have bugs around because there are many infectious bugs which can use water to spread...

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Last post by MargaretCanipe
Thu 22 Jun, 2017 00:43
Fill for FREE!
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by Krusty » Tue 03 Nov, 2009 10:59

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OK.....I used to pay for the water to fill my pool and had no problem with it, until the utility changed the rules. They used to waive the sewage...

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I liked the idea.
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Last post by MargaretCanipe
Wed 21 Jun, 2017 07:47
First time pool owner
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by bodine50 » Tue 20 Jun, 2017 19:12

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I just bought a new house that has a in ground pool looking to see if someone could tell me what position the valves need to be in to use a automatic...

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Ok will try that you have been a great help thank so much

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Last post by bodine50
Wed 21 Jun, 2017 07:40
Sand or glass filter media, which is better?

by tstephens3956 » Mon 17 Jun, 2013 18:30

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I am replacing the sand in my filter since the water clarity is not very good right now. I am weighing the options of putting sand in the filter...

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Hello,

According to me, glass filter media is better as compared to sand filter media. It not only provides you superior filtering for better water...

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Last post by Poonamdpi
Wed 21 Jun, 2017 03:05
No backwash, rinse, or bypass to waste

by gnieche » Tue 20 Jun, 2017 11:31

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Hi all,

I'm fairly new to pool maintenance. I've had a pool for three years, but just took over the maintenance. I recently replaced the sand in my...

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When you recirculate you are on filter bypass so no pressure
Seeing as your problems started after the new spider gasket, I do suspect that when...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Tue 20 Jun, 2017 15:11
Sweep pump stopped working

by NJC2020 » Fri 16 Jun, 2017 05:21

IT has stopped working and seems to shake when I turn it on any advice ?

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Last post by NJC2020
Fri 16 Jun, 2017 05:21
COVERSTAR pool cover
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by juno1996 » Mon 18 May, 2009 14:11

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Has anyone else had significant problems with Coverstar's auto pool cover?

We had our installed just over 11 months ago and we just had to have both...

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My husband replaced my rope(2nd time broke) and figured out that it may take 2 people to install. The rope tends to twist and then frays as it is...
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Last post by LADYDI
Thu 15 Jun, 2017 19:04
pool vacuum help

Attachment(s) by NJC2020 » Wed 14 Jun, 2017 14:45

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Please assist with which valves to turn in order to get the vacuum working as I cant seem to work it out unnamed1.jpg

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Weren't you clearing the air out of your vacuum hose first

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Thu 15 Jun, 2017 15:02
Polaris280

by NJC2020 » Thu 15 Jun, 2017 14:45

I just bought a new net /bag

IS the polaris a vacuum as well as a cleaner ?

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Last post by NJC2020
Thu 15 Jun, 2017 14:45
no backwash, dirt comes back into pool on waste setting

by jojosam123 » Wed 07 Jun, 2017 17:44

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Hi, I am completely new to this forum, we have a 15 foot round above ground, very well looked after, had to replace pump this year because my husband...

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It seems that when you added the sand some has got into the MPV and ruined your spider gasket
It's an easy and cheap job to do

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Thu 08 Jun, 2017 02:15
Open Pool Help?

by NJC2020 » Mon 05 Jun, 2017 12:32

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Hello all ,

I have just started to take over opening the pool and cleaning it etc , as my Dad is now to old to do it after looking after his pool...

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Filter for as long as you need to clean and mix chemicals, no specific time. When you are slamming you leave on 24/7
Flocculant can cause more...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Tue 06 Jun, 2017 16:29
Issue with pump?

by daveyboy43 » Mon 05 Jun, 2017 21:30

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I have a Hayward EC-45 earth filter. Since opening the pool a few days ago I can't maintain constant flow to the pool. Tonight after cleaning my...

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What are your numbers and how do you test
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You may have an algae bloom that is rapidly blocking your filter and...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Tue 06 Jun, 2017 04:09
A&S Solar Recirculating System

by c18913 » Thu 30 May, 2013 18:49

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We bought a house and have an A&S pool with a "solar re-circulation system". I'm embarrassed to say I have no idea what that means,...

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Sounds similar to mine. The skimmer pulls water from the top which would be the warmest water in the pool. The solar recirculation directs the water...

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Last post by Mac
Mon 05 Jun, 2017 21:42
Possible Filter Problem

by NJC2020 » Sun 04 Jun, 2017 11:35

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It seems that when the Filter is on , after a while water gushes into one of the skimmers. This leads to the water level dropping quite...

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All seems fine today strangely enough , maybe because the pool is quite full and the sun hasnt been out so much. I will come back if it occurs again...

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Last post by NJC2020
Mon 05 Jun, 2017 12:26
Basic advice on pool vacuum procedure

by richard_a » Mon 05 Jun, 2017 09:00

Hi all,

Just moved into a house with a pool which seems to have been reasonably well looked after. I need some help getting my head around some of...

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Last post by richard_a
Mon 05 Jun, 2017 09:00
sand getting into pool from fliter

by [email protected] » Sun 04 Jun, 2017 09:33

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I have a Hayward sand filter. I was getting algee and the sand was old so I changed the sand along with the laterals inside the filter. After doing...

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You didn't need to change the sand just do a Deep Clean of your filter
What grade sand did you use. 20 grade silica sand is generally considered the...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sun 04 Jun, 2017 10:09
Getting sand out of an above ground pool

by bethdeboard » Sat 03 Jun, 2017 19:20

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So last year was the first year that I've had my pool and while my sister and I were trying to figure out how the filter works, we accidentally shot...

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If it floats around it's not sand. You could also add some DE through your skimmer to make your filter more efficient
If it won't vacuum very well...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sun 04 Jun, 2017 03:53
Pool Maintenance Tips

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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Hello,

There are many ways to maintain the pool. You should clean the pool surface every few days.
To clean the swimming pool you should use the...

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Sat 03 Jun, 2017 09:42

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