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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 Automatic pool monitors
by Klemmson
Sun 06 Aug, 2023 17:36
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: 322, Posts: 894

Last post hose adapters for a Smith Cor…
by markcholland
Fri 22 Sep, 2023 07:57
Pool Equipment & Other Pool Maintenance
Automatic pool cleaners, vacuum heads, pool covers,
decks, fencing, pool alarms and security ....

Topics: 1042, Posts: 3174

Last post Any uses for old pool equipme…
by Fultra
Sun 26 Nov, 2023 11:26

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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
Any uses for old pool equipment?

by Fultra » Sun 26 Nov, 2023 11:26

Last year I moved into a house that had a decommissioned pool, a raised floor and rooms have been built on top of the pool. All of the filter equipment has been left...

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Last post by Fultra
Sun 26 Nov, 2023 11:26
Booster pump problem - Pentair LA01N Single Speed

by oroepke » Tue 07 Nov, 2023 10:35

Hello everyone,
I have a 12,000 gal salt pool, built in 2010 and it seems that every 5 years or less my booster pump for the pool cleaner goes bad. I can tell that the...

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Last post by oroepke
Tue 07 Nov, 2023 10:35
Endless pool technical problem

by Tomomac » Sat 14 Jul, 2018 17:37

Good Afternoon,

Can anyone help. - I have an Endless Pools unit that has a technical issue.

For those that know - the unit itself is fairly straight forward. It has a...

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Last post by rrkerns58
Fri 03 Nov, 2023 07:23
Water or sand tubes for cover

by mknmike » Thu 26 Oct, 2023 07:37

Due to the location of my mesh cover anchors, some spots can allow leaves to blow under the cover and into the pool. I am wondering if many people use and like using...

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Last post by mknmike
Thu 26 Oct, 2023 07:37
Please Help Me Optimize My Electricity Usage

by AZ_Pool » Fri 06 Oct, 2023 10:22

I won't lie, the pool pump sure has increased my electricity bill. Duh, right? I know what you are saying: "Having a pool ain't cheap buddy!" I hear ya....

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Last post by mknmike
Thu 26 Oct, 2023 07:24
Leaking Pool?
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by mknmike » Sat 04 Jun, 2022 11:39

We have owned this 1950’s style pool for about a year at this newly purchased property.

I noticed I had to add water or the skimmer would suck air.

We started...
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Last post by mknmike
Fri 06 Oct, 2023 14:45
Pool light

by Phil.c » Tue 26 Sep, 2023 02:36

My indoor pool was installed twenty three years ago, it has one light at the far end, originally a bulb, not a sealed beam type, the bulb lit the whole pool but bulbs...

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Last post by Teapot1
Tue 26 Sep, 2023 04:13
hose adapters for a Smith Corp pump

by markcholland » Fri 22 Sep, 2023 07:57

Does anyone know whether it's possible to buy hose adapters for the 2-inch pipe ports on a standard pool pump? I find some candidates on the web but I'm just not sure of...

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Last post by markcholland
Fri 22 Sep, 2023 07:57
Water Feature Issue

by Bluesmokey » Fri 15 Sep, 2023 16:04

Greetings All from Sunny Florida!

When we bought this house less than a year ago, I had to learn pool care. It has been fun and I have learned a lot. The pool has a...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sun 17 Sep, 2023 03:03
Pool on top of pool cover

by amajidi » Sat 16 Sep, 2023 10:42

I have an IG Pool with a tarp like cover. I closed the pool last week and there is a lot of water. We have had rain, but I suspect that there is a hole or the tarp is...

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Last post by Teapot1
Sat 16 Sep, 2023 12:23
Solar and Variable Speed Pump

by jamepc » Wed 13 Sep, 2023 15:56

Hello,
Currently I has a single speed pump (that's on its way out) that's wired to come on when the solar collectors are warmer then the pool water (Hayward GL-235).
I'm...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Thu 14 Sep, 2023 10:27
Leak from pvc returnine to filter

by dra444 » Sat 02 Sep, 2023 15:24

What kind of sealant do you guys use? I'm trying to seal this myself if not may have to replace the pipe.

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Last post by dra444
Sat 02 Sep, 2023 23:23
The cost of installing pool cover

by jamesPet » Mon 04 Jun, 2012 16:15

Hello guys, I am considering to buy a pool cover of my own but my regular contractor told me the cost of installation and now I wonder if I should still do it. I was...

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Last post by custompoolfilter
Thu 10 Aug, 2023 16:51
Jandy Trueclear Chlorinator questions

by onequik1 » Sun 06 Aug, 2023 12:12

12k salt water pool in AZ, Jandy Trueclear chlorinator stopped making chlorine, or enough to matter. Has been hot summer with 30 days above 110 degrees. Running pump at...

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Last post by Teapot1
Tue 08 Aug, 2023 15:16
Automatic pool monitors

by Klemmson » Sun 06 Aug, 2023 17:36

Does anyone have experience with any of the automatic/electronic pool monitoring systems such as Water Guru or Sutro? Are they worth the money?

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Last post by Klemmson
Sun 06 Aug, 2023 17:36
Automatic pool monitors

by Klemmson » Sun 06 Aug, 2023 13:58

Does anyone have experience with any of the automatic/electronic pool monitoring systems such as Water Guru or Sutro? Are they worth the money?

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Last post by Klemmson
Sun 06 Aug, 2023 13:58
Air got introduced while vacuuming. Air trapped in the system?
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Attachment(s) by Verrefication » Mon 24 Jul, 2023 14:18

My wife wanted to vacuum the pool and did everything correct except that rather than routing the hose under the water, thru the skimmer into the feedback she went above...
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Last post by Teapot1
Thu 03 Aug, 2023 01:43
Lifebuoy Pool Alarm

by Klemmson » Sat 29 Jul, 2023 19:54

Does anyone have experience with the Lifebouy Pool Alarm System. Does it work as advertised? I have a young grandson coming to visit, and feel an extra level of security...

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Last post by Teapot1
Mon 31 Jul, 2023 02:18
Hayward CL200 Chlorine Feeder

by AsterBai » Fri 28 Jul, 2023 10:06

Hi, I have a newly installed CL200 Chlorine feeder. I was trying to refill it, when I open the lid, the water is at about half of the container, but it starts to fill up...

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Last post by Teapot1
Sat 29 Jul, 2023 01:14

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