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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: Robotic pool cleaner ques…
by Teapot
Wed 09 Jan, 2019 18:02
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: 263, Posts: 698

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by Teapot
Thu 03 Jan, 2019 12:22
Pool Equipment & Other Pool Maintenance
Automatic pool cleaners, vacuum heads, pool covers,
decks, fencing, pool alarms and security ....

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Last post Re: Trying to reduce water ev…
by saradanyal
Thu 27 Dec, 2018 05:12

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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 Aaronges
Wed 20 Sep, 2017 06:38
Robotic pool cleaner question
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by SFBayArea » Mon 17 Jun, 2013 14:12

Hi guys,

I am building my pool and hope to have it done in the next three to four weeks. In my contract PB provides me with the pool cleaner. I understand that most...
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Last post by Teapot
Wed 09 Jan, 2019 18:02
How to start with cleaning?

by brendalwilliamson » Wed 17 Oct, 2018 04:11

Hi all,

I’m new to this forum. I was in a small trouble and I need you guys to help me out. First of all, let me introduce myself. I’m Alice from Old Toronto. We have a...

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Last post by Teapot
Tue 08 Jan, 2019 12:56
Losing water under pool cover

by maw9110 » Mon 31 Dec, 2018 11:12

Hi all and Happy New Year,

This year was my first year to close my pool for the winter as I live in the south and do not have a harsh winter. However, I discovered that...

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Last post by Teapot
Thu 03 Jan, 2019 12:22
Trying to reduce water evaporation - need help on pool covers

by BJcsir » Fri 23 Nov, 2018 15:06

Hi all

I'm new here, and I'm new to pools.

Having recently moved into a rental home in Cape Town (South Africa) with a pool, I've discovered that we're running out of...

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Last post by saradanyal
Thu 27 Dec, 2018 05:12
Pool Arduino controller to read pH, ORP and temperature
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Attachment(s) by paulr33 » Sat 06 Jan, 2018 03:07

Hi All,

Another project I am working on is a pool sensor controller using an arduino and an ORP and PH sensor together with water temp which will run via PoE to my RRD...
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Last post by Teapot
Tue 25 Dec, 2018 06:52
Fill for FREE!
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by Krusty » Tue 03 Nov, 2009 10:59

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 portion of the bill and...
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Last post by Denniswiseman
Mon 17 Dec, 2018 12:25
air pillow deflated

by confused » Mon 27 Oct, 2008 08:54

we winterized our pool about a month ago and yesterday we looked out there and the air pillow has either deflated or popped. We did not blow it up real tight when we put...

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Last post by lucyjohn987
Tue 04 Dec, 2018 05:26
Couldn't pump water off of winter cover?
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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 Natkarbo
Wed 17 Oct, 2018 15:05
Best pool covers

by Charles M. Carter » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 01:58

Which is the best pool cover- for all the seasons?
Solar Covers
Solar Cover Reels
Solar Cover Alternatives
Winter Covers
Safety Covers
Cover Accessories
Leaf Net Covers...

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Last post by saradanyal
Wed 17 Oct, 2018 04:49
Photometers

by SamVimes » Fri 12 Oct, 2018 13:07

Does anyone have a view/opinion about using photometers? I've been looking at the PoolLab 1.0 which appears to be good value.

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Last post by SamVimes
Fri 12 Oct, 2018 13:07
Anyone got a solution to pool covers blowing off in the Wind?

by Perifractic » Wed 07 Mar, 2018 01:04

Hi guys, we live in the Hills so have a lovely view at the expense of high winds sometimes. I've tried absolutely everything to stop the solar pool cover from blowing...

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Last post by goomba12
Thu 11 Oct, 2018 16:30
vita spa hottub weak flow

by Arran1 » Thu 11 Oct, 2018 05:16

Hi

Just used my vita spa hottub and noticed that when press the number 1 button twice the water comes out of the jets but not as hard as it used to? checked filters and...

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Last post by Arran1
Thu 11 Oct, 2018 05:16
tery all season. I dont know if that wo

by John86045 » Mon 08 Oct, 2018 02:02

China is well known as the basis of different products manufacturer of electronic gadgets or devices. There are a lot of wholesale drop shippers who get their products...

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Last post by John86045
Mon 08 Oct, 2018 02:02
Jandy LT400N Heater, no power

by cdclw » Fri 05 Oct, 2018 12:38

LT 400N Heater no power/lights on heater control panel. I have troubleshooting flowchart. Fuse was, blown, replaced. On transformer, I have 26 VAC coming in (I think...

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Last post by cdclw
Fri 05 Oct, 2018 12:38
Solar blankets / covers: blue vs. silver back vs. clear
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by tacoma5050 » Mon 04 May, 2009 09:25

Solar blankets / covers: blue vs. aluminized silver back vs. black vs. clear

For years I have used a semi clear blue solar blanket on my 16x32 in-ground pool.

I...
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Last post by John86045
Fri 05 Oct, 2018 06:33
Hayward Pool Filter

by [email protected] » Mon 24 Sep, 2018 09:53

Can anyone tell me an easy way to distinguish between a Hayward EC65a and a EC75a perflex DE pool filter? I am not sure which model I have and there is no identification...

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Last post by [email protected]
Mon 24 Sep, 2018 09:53
Floating bugs and on the bottom

by Jazzmatazz » Sat 04 Jun, 2016 07:03

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 to understand if the...

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Last post by GladysMeyer
Sat 22 Sep, 2018 02:57
Replacement winter covers

by BobWatts » Fri 21 Sep, 2018 21:42

It's time to cover my pool for the upcoming winter and I'm going to need a new winter cover. Can anyone recommend where I can buy a good/dependable cover(above ground)...

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Last post by BobWatts
Fri 21 Sep, 2018 21:42
How can I stop filter water leaking from good o-ring?

by Perifractic » Sat 15 Sep, 2018 19:33

Edit: I solved this by taking to the hand tightener with a wrench.

Hi guys, please see this video: (solved)

I've removed and clean this 1 year old o-ring, and the...

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Last post by Perifractic
Sat 15 Sep, 2018 19:33

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