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Want to take a dip the pool on a hot day? Have it ready! Questions in this category are about swimming pool sanitation and equipment. Some things you can ask about are automatic pool cleaners, skimmers, filters, brushes, chemicals, tests, technical questions on filtration equipment and more.
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What is so special about black-bottom pools?
Nothing.. Its prone to algae, the hotter the water tempurture is the more bacteria growth you can have.. Besides. you can't see...
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of a saltwater swimming pool?
Saltwater vs. Chlorine, Pros and Cons Saltwater is an expense when it is installed, but after that you do not have to add...
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Why would pool water be cloudy?
Try testing the water to determine the hardness. Generally the water will cloud up because your water is too hare and contains...
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of vinyl vs fiberglass pools in northern Illinois?
Vinyl or Fiberglass in Illinois The advantages of vinyl are many, but first understand the true facts: -- First, no...
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Which above-ground pool is better - steel... stainless steel... panel or aluminum?
In the Swim regarding Above-Ground Pools You can customize your Dream Pool by clicking here Above Ground Pools Here are...
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How do you measure the water evaporation from your swimming pool?
Measuring Water Evaporation First, mark the water level on the wall of the pool. After some time, mark the water level again....
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How much water evaporates from a pool?
Water Evaporation from a Pool The evaporation rate depends on the surface area of the pool, the temperature, and the relative...
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How do you convert your in-ground pool from chlorinated to saltwater?
Make sure your water is balanced and add salt (potassium chloride). You need to purchase a saltwater chlorine generator and...
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How can you prevent birds from pooping in your swimming pool?
Attention, All Birds! I had the same problems regarding birds pooping in the pool. My neighbor advised me to use an alligator...
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Which is better - gunite or shotcrete?
Ask any structural engineer, when strength factors are to be recognized shotcrete is required. Gunite companies cannot guarantee...
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Which pool is better - fiberglass or plaster?
It's A Matter of Opinion That is a lot like the Question: Which is better Ford,Chevy or GMC. It is all personal preference. A...
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What will make muriatic acid dissipate and the pH increase in a swimming pool?
You have two things that contribute to your high use of acid. The walls of your plaster pool actually absorb some of the acid...
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How can you get the green out of your hair after swimming in a pool?
Go to a salon that uses Malibu 2000. Malibu 2000 removes hard water and minerals from the hair. This is the only safe way to...
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Can a saltwater swimming pool cause itching?
Do Saltwater Pools Cause Itching? Community pools are notorious for spreading various diseases -- and skin infections are among...
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Can you empty and then refill your dirty gunite pool?
Gunite Pools Yes, you can drain it. DO NOT leave it empty, however, but refill promptly. If the pool is empty and there is a...
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Is a gunite or vinyl pool better?
In the long-run, gunite is the best choice for Southern regions. With proper care, it lasts about ten-twenty years longer than...
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What sort of bug looks like a fish with legs when it swims... and how do you keep them away from your pool?
I think what you are seeing is what we here call "boatmen." Once in a while, I find one or two in my pool, and I scoop them up...
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What chemicals are needed for a new swimming pool?
Swimming pool chemicals Most folks will only need one chemical to start a new pool: Chlorine. Most common is "tri-chlor" which...
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Is pebbletech or quartz better for the pool surface?
The only advantage to quartz over standard pebles is that quartz does not impart any hardness to the water. However, this is...
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How many gallons of water are in a pool 16 x 32 feet that is 8.5 feet in the deep end and 3 feet in the shalow end?
Many pool chemical products require that you know the amount of water your pool holds so that you correctly use their product. I...
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Will a salt water pool keep bees away?
Salt Water Pools and Bees Are they better for bees? Here is input and advice: The answer is yes! The fact that the surface...
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Where can you get starting blocks for school swimming pools?
KDI Paragon is a popular brand used in many pools. http://www.paragonaquatics.com/platforms.html
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What plants will survive next to a salt water pool?
Plant These Next to a Salt Water Pool Go the palms....they drop leaves,but they are big enough to pick up and not be a nuisance...
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What is pool gunite?
Summary: A mixture of cement and sand sprayed onto contoured and supported surfaces to build a pool. Gunite is mixed and pumped...
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What signs need to be posted around a pool?
Required Signage Around a Pool Generally just an oxidizer sign is required on a pump house or chemical storage. Your local...
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What is the correct swim attire?
a bathing suit! Answer It all depends on the company you're keeping and the occasion of the get-together. Most...
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How do you lower the chlorine level?
If you are not in a great hury wait and the chlorine will disipate of its own accord in a day or 2 do not put on a pool cover. ...
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If you have mallard ducks landing in your pool are the duck droppings harmful?
Disagree with second bullet below For two reasons: 1) The way the contribution is constructed, the reader might be led to...
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Is a chlorine system or a salt water system better for a Gunite pool?
[A salt pool is a chlorine pool, the salt is used to make chlorine.] A salt water system as stated above does use the salt to...
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How long does chlorine remain in water?
The amount of time that chlorine stays in your water varies from pool to pool. It depends on the size of the pool, type of...
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What kinds of plants will survive chlorine splashing on them from a nearby pool?
Plants and chlorine Around the central PA area I'm noticing a lot of decorative grasses being used. I think that might be my...
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What is the proper mix ratio for vermiculite portland cement mixture that will be used to repair the shell of a swimming pool?
http://www.poolwarehouse.com/swimmingpooltips.html Answer usually 7 to 1. However, it's easier and more consistent to by...
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What should you do if your pool water freezes?
If you have an in ground pool, in freezing weather, make sure you leave your on pump constantly to circulate the water, if not...
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Can an unused outdoor pool be converted from chlorine to salt water?
Yes, Any pool can be converted to a salt water pool All that is needed to do this is the installation of chlorine generator this...
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If you have too much cynaruic acid do you need to drain the pool?
I usually tell my customers to watch the pool, keep the chemicals balanced, and if it stays clear, then the chlorine is not being...
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Where can you take classes to learn how to clean and care for pools?
Take the NSPF CPO course The National Swimming Pool Foundation's Certified Pool Operator (C.P.O.) course is an excellent way...
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What can you do to get rid of foam in a pool using a salt chlorine generator?
Foam can come from: 1. Soap 2. Certain algaecides 3. Organic debris Answer: Soap- Thoroughly rinse toys and swimsuits before...
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What are all the steps to repainting a chipping gunite pool?
I am having the same situation, my pool is coated with rubber chlorinated (I presume). Chips are mostly caused by different...
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For concrete pools is a chlorine or bromine feeder or salt chlorinator best?
If you calculate the cost of chlorine over a 10 year period of time and the cost of purchasing, servicing and maintaining a salt...
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Can you justify a solar cover with savings from evaporation heat and chemical loss for a large commercial pool?
65% of your heat loss, especially in a large commercial pool, is through convection and evaporation. Convection is heat transfer...
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What is the easiest way to locate a leak in the bottom of a patterned vinyl inground pool?
I had a leak in the bottom of our gunite mosiac tile covered pool and was able to find it by lowering the water level to about 1...
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Can you add softened water to a pool?
Soft water basically is the process of removing calcium and other minerals to "soften" the water or make less "hard". To answer...
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How often should you replace the sand in your pool filter if replacing it causes foam in the pool?
Phosphates It sounds like you may have phosphates in the water, do you have lots of leaves or the aftermath of seeds from the...
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What pool alarm is recommended?
The Good Housekeeping Research Institute tested seven pool alarms (they tell you when the water is disturbed) and six gate alarms...
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How much does adding a pool and spa increase the value of a home?
I am a Realtor, and in general a pool adds about $10,000 to a property here in Arizona. It may add a little less if the pool is...
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Is it safe to swim in a pool that has algae in it?
The Algae won't hurt you. But if the chlorine isn't killing the algae, then other microorganisms might be present also. But then,...
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How many gallons of water do you need to fill a 14 x 24 ft pool so the deep end is about 5 and a half ft deep and the shallow end is 3 ft deep?
10,710. Answer 10,710. The calculation for a rectangle pool is: ((Shallow end depth + deep end depth) / 2) * length *...
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What are the all yellow bees that swarm Arizona pools?
Out in san diego, it has to do with nearbye ground covers. the only ground cover that provides little or reduced "bee action" is...
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Can a 20 year old gunite pool be converted to a vinyl liner pool?
The answer is absolutely! Secondary market products are readily available for a conversion such as this. A plastic, resin, or...
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When having a vinyl liner replaced are a few small folds and wrinkles in a corner acceptable?
This is more of a judgment call then a question. If you feel that the contractor didn't do a good job have them come back and...
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Is the water in a salt water pool harder on surrounding plants than traditional chlorine pools?
Saline systems being sold today operate on a pool water salinity of only 3000ppm or so. Older systems used higher salinities -...
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Should you get a release from the parents when their children play in your pool?
Waivers for Children Using Your Pool It can't hurt, but whether it will stand up in court or not is anybody's guess. It...
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What is the difference between concrete and ceramic pools in terms of quality price and maintenance and which one is better for a desert climate?
Concrete would be better for desert climate i live in vegas and i love mine.Concrete would be the best for all your qustions.
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How do you keep sweat bees away from your pool?
Because honey bees are are a social insect -- living in colonies of up to 60,000 individuals -- they need lots of food and water...
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Is a salt pool 'slower' or 'faster' then a chlorine pool?
Answer If by chlorine pool, you mean a pool filled with fresh water that uses chlorine (or bromine) as a sanitizer, then the...
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How do you keep frogs from laying eggs in a pool?
raise the clorine level to 4.0ppm and if still not working lover pH level to 7.2
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What do you put in the pool to eliminate the rust when you fill a 15' x 42 inch pool with city hard water?
It's very tough to remove rust stains if they are already established. It sounds like you have an aboveground pool, possibly...
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How do you find a hole in your above ground pool liner if it is very small and cannot easily be seen?
Let your pool sit for a few days without filling it back up with water. Every day the water level will slowly go down. If your...
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Should the surface water in your pool be moving a lot?
Yes, I believe it means your pump and filter are running correctly. You may want to adjust your jet so that the water discharge...
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What is the ideal swimming pool temperature if you have 30-34 Celsius outside air temperature?
30C-34C is about 86F-93F! That temp will generally feel too warm for most people in a pool. A better temp that would suit...
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Why does blonde hair turn green in a chlorinated pool?
Its blonde. & its light. thats whyy. the pool can get it to better than brown or any other specific color; its the...
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How do you get wrinkles out of a pool liner?
Wrinkles in Swimming Pool Liners Here is advice: I ended up with a few large wrinkles in our new IG pool. We had a bad...
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What are gunite specs?
"Gunite",is a name used to typically designate a mixture of 1 part Portland Cement and 4 parts sand thoroughly mixed dry, passed...
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Is plaster or combination aggregate surface better for a gunite pool in the North East?
Combination aggregate finishes are stronger and just as smooth if applied correctly. 1 part white cement and 2 parts marble dust...
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What trees are good choices for planting around a pool?
You might want to consider a palm tree. Depending on the area surrounding the pool. They have a small root ball so you won't have...
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Is there a special type of paint to use in a pool house?
I think a waterproof paint would be a good idea. I would use an exterior paint, even though it's inside; because of the...
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Would the backwash or wastewater from a saltwater pool harm plants flooded by that water?
Yes. The salt water will cause soil salinity which will damage most plants currently growing and will have lasting and...
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Can you use the same pump for your pool and spa?
Joe, My pool is about 15 yrs old. It is 15,400 gal, with a 600 gal spa next to it, and they both run off the same 1.5hp pump....
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Will the water from backwashing a pool filter kill sodgrass?
Water from Backwashing Pool and Sodgrit depends if ur using chlorine, chlorine is high in sulfur and can burn grass out in...
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Where can you find estimated operating costs for an indoor 8 lane competitive pool?
This is a really tough question because there are so many variables - where is the pool located, type, what type of water...
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Are pool covers necessary for an indoor pool?
Pool covers should be put on indoor pools, because if something harmful to swim in (such as cleaning liquid) gets in the pool if...
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What does buffer and added hardness do for a saltwater pool?
Buffer and added hardness do the same thing in a salt water pool as in a fresh water pool. The buffer (sodium bicarbonate aka...
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Who are and where are the Doughboy Pool businesses located in San Diego and North San Diego counties in California?
Go to the Doughboy website and do a search using your zipcode to find the dealer locations nearest you...
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What causes blonde hair to turn green after swimming?
Why That Turquoise Hair? or Good Grief � Goldilocks Goin' Green! Based on an article first appearing in AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL...
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Can you use muriatic acid to clean plastic lawn chairs and if so what ratio?
Muriatic (hydrochloric) acid is great, and will clean anything that it won't dissolve. But it's VERY DANGEROUS. Even when...
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How do you get rid of these flying orange bugs that land on the pool and on you?
You can keep the water moving, it does not allow the bugs to land on the surface. Turn on the aireator more often, they do not...
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Does adding an in ground pool add to the market value of your home?
I would think it depends on what state you reside. Obviously if you live in Maine, a pool is not going to be used in the same...
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Is it bad to allow a dog to swim in an in-ground pool with a vinyl liner and a sand filter?
It shouldn't do the system any harm if you let the dog have a swim the only thing is that you may have to keep a closer eye on...
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Can the depth of an existing pool be adjusted?
Yes it can. It will require replastering afterward, though.
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Can a pool with a liner be converted to a gunite pool?
Yes. You will lose an average of one foot on each side of the pool because of the thickness of the gunite wall. My recommendation...
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If the neighborhood restricts above ground pools does that help increase the home value in the neighborhood?
Difficult question for an above-ground pool company to answer. The premise of the question suggests your answer. Many realtors,...
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What should the Delta T temperature difference be between the water inlet and the water outlet on a swimming pool heat pump?
can thermometer be without radiation shield
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Should snow be removed from the pool cover?
I'm a new pool owner. My wife & I bought our house in October so the in ground pool was already closed. I bought a small pump...
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Do salt water pools cause excessive corrosion to pool equipment and cause damage to plaster pools?
No, pools sanitized with a salt water system do not cause corrosion or damage to a standard pool or equipment because the amount...
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What is the best way to get rid of water mold in a non-chlorine pool when chlorine loops are not effective?
I have found Proteam's System support product to be very effective against it. Hmmm, What are chlorine "loops"
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What is the maximum distance you can run a 1hp pump and gas heater to a above ground pool and still have it function efficiently?
Based on your question, I will assume that there is nearly no elevation difference between the pool and the pump...
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What is the cost and efficiency of converting a public 'chlorine based' swimming pool into a saltwater pool?
You will need 1 chlorine generator for every 25000 gallons of water in your pool, They run 1500-1700.00 each. It takes about 2.5...
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How much water can be safely removed from an inground vinyl pool and for how long?
I've owned an in-ground vinyl pool for many years. I have used several pool companies over the years. Each pool person I have...
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How do you determine the operating costs for an above ground gas pool heater?
Your gas pool heater should have a BTU/hr rating for input and output printed on a placard somewhere on the heater. Look for the...
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How many gallons of water are in a 4'x18' pool and what is the formula for figuring it out?
For a round above ground pool, the calculation is: Diameter x Diameter x Depth X 5.9 = Number of Gallons Please note that...
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Where can you find photos of black bottom swimming pools?
I did a basic Google search and found the site: Cheers.
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Can swimming an hour a day in a salt-treated pool cause high blood pressure?
I am not so sure. I have found that swimming in the sea definitley raises my blood pressure. The older you get, the more you...
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What are the pros and cons of DE filtering compared to sand filtering?
After six years in this home with a 15 year old pool cartridge filter, I junked it for a DE filter. I'm very very satisfied with...
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Can swimming in a chlorine pool cause a rash between your legs?
Maybe, but not likely. Chlorine is used in swimming pools as a sanitizer - to kill unwanted orgranisms (mostly germs like...
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What are the pros and cons between a fiberglass and gunite pool?
I am researching the same question and this is what I have found so far: having a "freeze line" is not a good condition for...
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How can you level an above-ground pool if it was not leveled when it was built?
3 STEPS: TAKE IT DOWN, READ INSTRUCTIONS, TRY AGAIN
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What do you put in a contract to sell an above ground pool and deck from your yard?
Sold "as is" Should be simple enough. The price and everything included of course. I think I'd add an "this pool and all...
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How do you acid wash an inground pool?
Taken from PoolCentre.com (without permission): Also called a drain & clean, an acid wash becomes necessary if the pool has...
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Why would the pump stop suddenly while vacuuming the pool?
We have a vinyl liner which has been stretched from water getting under it when we have extremely heavy rains. When the vacuum...
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What should you do about sand in your pool coming from your pump?
It sounds like the lateral pipes in your sand filter are broken or you have too much sand in the filter. Answer When we first...
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