Archive for 'Maintenance & Repairs' Category

I can’t correct my green pool problem even after $100’s and numerous water tests. 2 years of this problem.

Dec 27th, 2008 by admin | 6

Cheryl K asked: For two summers my pool has been green. I have added many gallons of shock, algecide, chlorine stabilizer, and pH reducer. The local pool supply store is out of ideas as am I. My free chlorine is low and the pH is high but nothing I add fixes the [...]

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Need help with getting started w/ my inground pool?

Dec 27th, 2008 by admin | 5

victor b asked: 1st time w/ pool I need the 411(info) on pools… what supplies do i need to get? Where? In other words i need info on opening my pool?Kansieo.com

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Are the chlorinating granules the same for a hot tub and a pool?

Dec 24th, 2008 by admin | 1

sage asked: I have a hot tub and it seems you can not find the chlorinating suppiles as well as the other supplies needed in larger amounts so it seems I am always runng out,I was thinking if the supplies are the same I would just purchase lhe larger supplies provided for pool use to [...]

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My Polaris 360 pool sweep just sits on the bottom of the pool, any troubleshooting suggestions?

Dec 24th, 2008 by admin | 1

Michael B asked: I took it to the pool supply shop and it has no structural issue, so I am looking for more “tricky” issues, like leaks and adjustments. ThanksCaffeinated Content

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My above ground vinvyl pool has turned GREEN?

Dec 23rd, 2008 by admin | 5

Julie asked: The weather was chilly, had the cover on it, Had taken turned the pump/filter off.. And tada yester pulled the cover off and what do You know GREEN POOL….
I did add some shock stuff, but belive I will need more.. The algae is only on the bottom of the pool.
I do recall [...]

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Can I add household bleach to my above ground swimming pool that already has chemicals in it?

Dec 19th, 2008 by admin | 4

Steven G asked: The chemical levels in my pool are correct according to the strip readings but I still have a green tint to it. I have added algaecide, clearifier and clorine tabs but the water is still green. I don’t know if there would be a chemical reaction to adding bleach at [...]

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Can I adapt an above ground pool sand filter to work with a 15′ Intex steel frame pool?

Dec 12th, 2008 by admin | 0

flickerlicker06 asked: I have a Tagelus sand filter (don’t know model, but came off a 24′ standard above ground pool), and want to adapt it for use on our 15′ X 42″ Intex steel frame pool. The threaded inlet and outlet ports are the exact same size as the supply and return lines supplied with [...]

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on an above ground pool do you HAVE to remove all the hoses and plug the system to winterize?

Dec 12th, 2008 by admin | 2

mombeaudette asked: This is a huge pool and we do cover it. We just had it put in last year so we are new to what is required. The pool supply place told us we need to plug all the water ports and empty the sand filter and plug it and store all the hoses [...]

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I need a website where i can find a water supply for my pool. A delivery and not from my own faucet. pls help.

Dec 10th, 2008 by admin | 7

flipbowler05 asked: I’m in Elgin, Illinois (60123) and I need a water supply for my pool. Is it gonna cost me less than filling it up from my faucet. Please help. I need a website where I can find informations.Caffeinated Content

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Do all pool supply stores have free water testing?

Nov 26th, 2008 by admin | 0

ispeakwhalleee asked: Do all pool supply stores have free water testing? I have a test kit but its really hard to see the colors.Create a video blog

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