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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 Jaccuzi necessary to use the …
by Mike_Snoo
Sun 20 Sep, 2020 10:27
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: 285, Posts: 760

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by Teapot
Tue 22 Sep, 2020 17:07
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: Aquapro filter basket cov…
by Mkstretch
Sun 13 Sep, 2020 09:03

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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
Leaving pump on over winter?

by bendee » Tue 22 Sep, 2020 01:51

Hi all,
Relative newbie pool owner here.
We inherited a heated inground outdoor pool when we bought our house last year. Its a 10m by 4m pool about 13000 gallons. It...

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Last post by Teapot
Tue 22 Sep, 2020 17:07
Jaccuzi necessary to use the spillover?

by Mike_Snoo » Sun 20 Sep, 2020 10:27

Hi,

I have a UV Ozone Generator in a pool with a jacuzzi. In the past I always put the jacuzzi to spillover to replace the water with the pool water where the chlorine...

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Last post by Mike_Snoo
Sun 20 Sep, 2020 10:27
Aquapro filter basket cover

by Mkstretch » Sat 12 Sep, 2020 20:56

I have a hard time getting the filter cover back on without it leaking most of the time. Does anyone else experience this?

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Last post by Mkstretch
Sun 13 Sep, 2020 09:03
Pool Heater Sizing

by pb11186 » Sat 02 May, 2020 22:02

Hey everyone,

I'm installing a 12x25 fibreglass pool this summer. From what i am reading, the recommended heater size for natural gas is 100,000 to 150,000 btu. Anyone...

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Last post by pb11186
Wed 02 Sep, 2020 07:58
Winter ice pillow physics

by garymadaras » Sun 30 Aug, 2020 13:37

Despite growing up with a large inground pool ( never using a winter pool pillow), this will be my first year as an adult winterizing an large oval above ground pool. I...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sun 30 Aug, 2020 16:24
Slatted Pool Cover In US?

by atkinson40 » Thu 20 Aug, 2020 17:06

I'm in San Diego. Water evaporation is expensive. My water bill last year was $750 for 2 months

I think I've cut it in half by doing bubble covers but they are not easy...

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Last post by atkinson40
Thu 27 Aug, 2020 16:39
Using Polaris Vacuum - booster pump waterfall

by ace1992 » Tue 25 Aug, 2020 11:09

Hello,

New to this forum and owning a salt water pool.

The previous owner left a polaris which does not work - according to the previous pool guy they had.

I was...

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Last post by ace1992
Tue 25 Aug, 2020 11:09
Never lube Jandy Valve

by SanAntonio9900 » Sun 23 Aug, 2020 17:51

My outlet automated never lube Jandy valve, keeps jamming when it tries to move? And won't move by itself..
I can manually turn it, when I want to switch to SPA mode...

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Last post by Teapot
Sun 23 Aug, 2020 23:48
Need help with Intex saltwater system!
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by jwemt81 » Sat 20 Jun, 2009 12:39

We have a saltwater filter and pump system made by Intex for our above ground pool. We had a very heavy rain storm last night and when we went outside this morning the...
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Last post by Intex32x16poolguy
Sat 15 Aug, 2020 20:23
Help identifying this backflow valve

by Sempaidavid » Thu 13 Aug, 2020 17:18

My backflow valve is leaking badly and I’d like to replace just the internals hopefully. But I can’t find a brand name anywhere on there. Can anyone identify it?

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Fri 14 Aug, 2020 03:29
Pool pump not moving water

by resullins » Sun 10 May, 2020 22:19

I'm opening my pool for the season, and my pump seems to stop moving water after a few hours. A backwash fixes the problem, but as I'm trying to get my chemicals right,...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Tue 11 Aug, 2020 11:03
Intex Filter pump to Summer Waves Elite Pool

by ajd2010 » Mon 03 Aug, 2020 14:47

Hello,

I have a 20 x 48 Summer Waves Elite Pool that purchased a couple of years ago, and I decided to purchase a new cartridge filter which is an Intex 28633EG Krystal...

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Last post by sherbear74
Tue 11 Aug, 2020 01:56
Pool Cleaner Spring Filter vs Fine Filter?

by R3DB34RD » Wed 05 Aug, 2020 21:33

I have a Pentair Kreepy Krauly Prowler 920. It came with a “Spring” filter which is a thin mesh film and a fine filter that is pleated and can pick up fines like sand....

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Last post by R3DB34RD
Wed 05 Aug, 2020 21:33
Pentair easytouch

by Fabman27 » Sun 02 Aug, 2020 10:43

New to forum so sorry in advance if this was asked before. Went outside this morning after a night of lots of rain. My ic 40 swg b has no lights. Easy touch control...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 05 Aug, 2020 02:58
Hayward H Series Heater Winterization

by TheVillage38 » Thu 30 Jul, 2020 04:08

Other than pulling all the drain plugs, does the H series heater need the pressure switch disconnected as well?

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Last post by TheVillage38
Thu 30 Jul, 2020 04:08
Semi inground and ladder

by pdidy68 » Mon 27 Jul, 2020 08:13

Hi all,

I am getting a semi inground installed this week and have a quick question about entry and exit. This is what I purchased:
12'x24'x52" Hampton Oval Pool,...

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Last post by pdidy68
Mon 27 Jul, 2020 08:13
Pentair Chlorinator

by Colatech » Sun 26 Jul, 2020 17:14

Hi all and thanks in advance
Jut moved into a new house with an I ground pool. Had had a hard time keeping chlorine levels up, having to add liquid quite a bit. The...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Mon 27 Jul, 2020 02:08
How often/long to run filter

by hitlayers » Tue 30 Jun, 2020 14:44

Hello everyone, new to the whole pool scene, I live in NY and I was wondering how long should I run my pump for? What time of day? Does it go by the hp of your pump and...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 22 Jul, 2020 02:50
Main drain port at skimmer - close or open?

by daryl75 » Mon 13 Jul, 2020 22:07

There are 2 ports under my skimmer basket - one to pump and one to main drain (I assume, since there no valves elsewhere for opening / closing the main drain). When the...

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Last post by daryl75
Sun 19 Jul, 2020 15:33

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