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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 28 Jun, 2024 15:10
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: 324, Posts: 899

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by AllPoolSlides
Sun 24 Nov, 2024 18:31
Pool Equipment & Other Pool Maintenance
Automatic pool cleaners, vacuum heads, pool covers,
decks, fencing, pool alarms and security ....

Topics: 1064, Posts: 3240

Last post Re: Pool Pump Wiring Help
by Denniswiseman
Mon 30 Dec, 2024 14:39

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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
Pool Pump Wiring Help

by csdlee » Sun 29 Dec, 2024 16:11

I bought a new pool pump, but the wiring instructions did not come in the package. I have a 110 volt home electrical. The pool motor can be wired for 110 or 220...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Mon 30 Dec, 2024 14:39
mpv sending water to filter when set to waste

by Fieldmouse » Tue 26 Nov, 2024 16:54

Hi
have an issue with my pump which only popped up today. Went to vacuum floc waste to waste, but the mpv sent 50% to waste, 50% back to pool, thus making it messy. It...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 27 Nov, 2024 12:10
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 AllPoolSlides
Sun 24 Nov, 2024 18:31
Water on Pool Cover

by amajidi » Wed 26 Apr, 2023 14:59

Hi all,

I have a ~20x40 Inground pool covered w/ a pool cover and water bags. There is a significant amount of water and leaves. I do not plan to open the pool until...

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Last post by AllPoolSlides
Sun 24 Nov, 2024 18:22
Can I winterize without cleaning the pool?

by seelingknyc » Mon 04 Nov, 2024 10:03

I had the pool covered for the last few months for lack of use. Now algae has built up. Can I close/winterize the pool without cleaning it up?

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Last post by Teapot1
Sun 10 Nov, 2024 02:40
Closing the pool after partial closure.

by lzwald » Sat 02 Nov, 2024 16:05

Hello Folks,

I bought a house with an in-ground pool in April of this year (2024). Initially, pool was in bad shape (in part due to my negligence) -- mostly green with...

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Last post by lzwald
Sat 02 Nov, 2024 16:05
Help resetting Pentair Ultratemp Heat Pump after low water flow alarm

by Calvin2376 » Sat 12 Oct, 2024 17:13

My house lost power very briefly but for some reason it caused my pool pump to shut off (low voltage code). I flipped the breaker and that fixed the pool pump issue...

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Last post by Calvin2376
Sat 12 Oct, 2024 17:13
Pump motor filter conver

by murwiller » Tue 17 Sep, 2024 17:16

I have one of these - The transparent round twist on cover is broken (see right side of photo at the link) I wrote to Excel Pool Products about getting just the lid. No...

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Last post by Teapot1
Mon 23 Sep, 2024 02:15
floating Polaris 380

by marconewt » Mon 26 Aug, 2024 21:58

my 380 seems to run nicely except for it will float many times. Once I saw the bag full of air which seemed to help it to float. But without the airy bag, it will float...

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Last post by marconewt
Mon 26 Aug, 2024 21:58
Rheem Pool Heater Control Board

Attachment(s) by palmeroj » Mon 26 Aug, 2024 18:27

Hi everyone,

I have a bad control board on my Rheem pool heater. The connector for the temperature sensor (green arrow) came off the board. The solder points are very...

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Last post by palmeroj
Mon 26 Aug, 2024 18:27
Globrite to microlite swap

by U2vertigo1 » Mon 22 Jul, 2024 16:54

Hi all. I am attempting to install microlite where a globrite died.
I added the adapter thinking I was good to go.
Not so sure..
There is a vinyl raised faceplate around...

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Last post by U2vertigo1
Mon 22 Jul, 2024 16:54
Pool Filter filling with air when pool cleaner attached

by Zonie » Sun 07 Jul, 2024 18:13

Hi folks, we have truly stumped our pool tech. Our cartridge filter fills with air when connecting the pool cleaner through one of the two holes in the bottom of the...

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Last post by Zonie
Sat 20 Jul, 2024 15:20
Vac hose fitting for getting into tight spaces

by Writchey » Mon 21 May, 2012 13:47

You know the "wand" most home vacuum cleaners supply with their vacuum? The thing you fit to the end of the vac hose so you can get in cracks and crevices? I...

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Last post by Teapot1
Fri 28 Jun, 2024 15:10
Problems with my pump

by beastbrawl » Sun 09 Jun, 2024 18:48

Our pump won't push water into the pool with any power until we backwash the sand filter, and then the pressure only lasts for half a day. I looked online and it...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Fri 28 Jun, 2024 12:07
Should I switch to battery robot from water powered?

by mknmike » Mon 13 May, 2024 07:47

I only recently realized that the pump that powers the robot for my pool consumes more power than the main pump (which is also single speed).

My robot is functional...

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Last post by jordan01
Fri 21 Jun, 2024 09:10
thoughts on how to fix this?

Attachment(s) by DDC69729146 » Sun 02 Jun, 2024 14:36

Thoughts on How to fix this?
an ice storm and long frozen spell we went thru. froze the top of the water and the weight of the ice pulled the return line down and thru...

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Last post by DDC69729146
Sun 02 Jun, 2024 14:36
Intellichem Thread

by cinoaz » Tue 28 May, 2024 14:30

If anyone else out there is using the Pentair Intellichem, here is a spot we can lament together on our decision to purchase it. Not saying its bad, but, for something...

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Last post by Teapot1
Tue 28 May, 2024 14:47
Regular pool maintenance in Turks and Caicos

by Pooltime » Wed 15 May, 2024 11:21

Hello,
Our house won't be ready for 5 months but the pool and hot tub are filled. What is the minimum maintenance I need or can I just leave it for 5 months-obviously...

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Last post by Teapot1
Thu 16 May, 2024 09:00
Vinyl liner replacement and step gasket

by tim0476 » Thu 09 May, 2024 07:42

Just got a new liner installed and had the pool company replace the step gasket, face plates, beauty strips etc. First let me say I have ZERO confidence in this pool...

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Last post by tim0476
Mon 13 May, 2024 12:44

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