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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: Spa spill over
by Kevin2467
Wed 01 Jan, 2020 14:46
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: 276, Posts: 734

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by Denniswiseman
Thu 26 Dec, 2019 14:54
Pool Equipment & Other Pool Maintenance
Automatic pool cleaners, vacuum heads, pool covers,
decks, fencing, pool alarms and security ....

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by intecamerica
Wed 29 Jan, 2020 02:16

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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
How To Balance Your Pool Water

by francisthomas » Thu 09 Nov, 2017 04:46

The first step to accomplishing perfect water balance is testing. If it’s the begin of the pool season, take a sample of your water to your nearest pool store to have it...

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Last post by intecamerica
Wed 29 Jan, 2020 02:16
Astral (Hurlcon) RolaChem RP9 pH only fault

by trashnetter » Wed 22 Jan, 2020 00:48

Hi all
Im having trouble with my Astral RolaChem RP9 PH only system.
When the system starts up, all seems fine but after a while the display starts to show random...

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Last post by trashnetter
Wed 22 Jan, 2020 00:48
Opening hydrostatic valve to prevent pool popping

by Pdo001 » Mon 13 Jan, 2020 16:14

Hi all,

New to the forum. I have an inground concrete pool. The pool was left unkept and it turned into a swamp by the time I got it. So I drained it to facilitate...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 15 Jan, 2020 03:12
Spa spill over

Attachment(s) by Kevin2467 » Tue 31 Dec, 2019 17:00

On windy days the the wind catches the water from the spa spill over and throws is on the deck and landscaping. The salt water eventually kills the landscaping. Any...

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Last post by Kevin2467
Wed 01 Jan, 2020 14:46
inedequate pool filter pump

by Uelijelar » Thu 26 Dec, 2019 06:57

I bought 10ft Pool with filter pump included. All attached as per guide. Pump making a noise so assumed would do the job it was meant to do. Pool unused for a few days,...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Thu 26 Dec, 2019 14:54
Pump Tripping Breaker After Manual Air Relief Valve Failure

by FARMAN33 » Fri 20 Dec, 2019 15:32

Pumps and equipment have been working fine. Go out a few days ago and everything is quiet. Looking over the equipment, I see that I had a catastrophic failure of the...

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Last post by FARMAN33
Fri 20 Dec, 2019 15:32
Pressure Side Pool Sweep Slow

by Flipsonic » Mon 16 Dec, 2019 10:53

I had a Pentair 1 HP booster pump which failed this past summer. It was replaced with a Polaris PB4SQ booster pump. It is energy efficient and works with low flow VS...

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Last post by Flipsonic
Mon 16 Dec, 2019 10:53
Do I need a pool cover pump?

by Mdw106 » Sun 15 Dec, 2019 21:35

Hi,
My existing pool cover pump has dead spot and because of the weight it makes the water pool up on top. Others have told me that they don’t use the pump at all.
I...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Mon 16 Dec, 2019 02:40
Opening from heavy winter

by JakeStone » Tue 07 May, 2019 15:59

Hi. Hope I am posting in the correct thread.
First got my licences 2 yrs ago - , so last year was my first time (hand held part of it), city loved my pool! yeah!
OK,...

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Last post by Nancystomy
Sun 08 Dec, 2019 21:32
Confused re Filters / Chlorinators etc.

by AussieGuy » Mon 25 Nov, 2019 23:17

hi all.

So we have just installed our first above ground pool (the bestways stuff..)

We purchased
also up sold on
and

So i'm getting myself all confused as to the...

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Last post by AussieGuy
Tue 26 Nov, 2019 23:36
Seized “air intake valve”?

by Alnel » Tue 26 Nov, 2019 01:54

Hi

Not sure what this part is called but is seized up. It allows air into the jets and probably has a bust seal as they are stuck with bubbles at all times.

Any hints...

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Last post by Alnel
Tue 26 Nov, 2019 01:54
Closing pool

by Arcus777 » Sat 16 Nov, 2019 16:44

Am I at risk of having a damaged pool because it hasn't been opened in three years,since the summer of 2016

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Last post by Arcus777
Sat 16 Nov, 2019 16:44
Closing pool: bottom drain

by mirsiniri » Wed 06 Nov, 2019 18:42

Hello I tried to blow air to clear the bottom drain pipe with a Shopvac 5hp, via the pipe from the pump side. However even though I tried, I didn't see any bubbles...

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Last post by mirsiniri
Wed 06 Nov, 2019 18:42
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 MarkGregg
Sun 03 Nov, 2019 18:10
Couldn't pump water off of winter cover?

by junkmail9999 » Thu 27 May, 2010 08:29

Sorry if this is all dumb, but this is my first time opening my new pool in the spring...I got it late last fall.

I have a solid pool cover, not mesh. My pool pillow...

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Last post by Zielot11
Fri 01 Nov, 2019 09:57
Strange white crystals coming out of MPV

Attachment(s) by Eddles » Mon 28 Oct, 2019 17:37

Hi all,

I've just spotted that there's strange white crystals coming out of the MPV from the backwash connection of the sand filter - looks a bit like salt? What's...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Tue 29 Oct, 2019 07:01
Manifold check

by Ecampbellaz » Sat 19 Oct, 2019 00:45

Does anyone have a way to checkout the manifold for cracks ? Besides close inspection with an eye loop. I have a pentair fns 36 de filter. Fixed a standpipe leak and...

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Last post by Ecampbellaz
Sat 19 Oct, 2019 00:45
Partial/Sunbelt Pool Closing Questions

by maw9110 » Fri 27 Sep, 2019 11:07

Hello all!

I have read some different ways people partially close their pools when in the sunbelt areas. For reference, I am in Southern Tennessee where freezing...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Fri 18 Oct, 2019 15:32
Emptying wet vac

by Eddles » Wed 16 Oct, 2019 07:09

Hi all,

I have to drain my 1200 litre hot tub weekly. I have a drain pump but it can't drain the whole tub, it leaves about 30 litres of water in it. I have a 9 litre...

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Last post by Eddles
Wed 16 Oct, 2019 07:09

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