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Hello all. I have not posted in a while. But, I have received a lot of good help here and so I post this now in hope of maybe helping somebody else in return. I doubt this is a new or maybe not even unusual issue. I don't know but I haven't heard it before though. If it's a common thing after...

Hello. I'm in East Texas. There is still plenty of heat in the sun but of course the days are shorter. Two things; First, will a solar blanket at night help hold the day's warmth? But, my main question is about pumping the pool water through black plastic tubing for solar heating the...

Swimming pool serves as providing therapy besides enjoyment. I really need to extend the time I can use it. For that I'm going to have to enclose it in some kind of way, but the budget is very limited. I realize I am going to have to purchase a pool heater, too. Looking for suggestions for...

EDIT 6/14/13- In light of the information received below, I have decided to not fool around with an algaecide at all. I will continue with my liquid bleach treatment. It's been working so far and now my wife is convinced thanks to you all...

Howdy all. We live in northern East Texas. During the early spring and late fall, the days can be quite warm. temperatures in the 80s are not at all uncommon as early as march and as late as October. The problem is, the days get too short to keep the pool warm. My wife has been wanting a...

Hi all. Forgive me please, if this is the wrong place for this topic. I posted here by default and since I am a relatively new member to this pool maintaining philosophy. I had good results by it last year. Here's the situation. I just had the pool relined and it's filling even as I type...

As noted in the subject line, we are replacing the vinyl liner and a grossly inadequate cartridge filter with a sand filter. (happy, happy, Joy, joy!!!!) I forget the new filter sand capacity- 300# or 350# I believe. Any special start up instructions for either filter or liner? Precautions??

I wonder... Since these systems seem to be highly problematical, how long have they been around? Any likelyhood they'll be much improved in the next few years, say?

I have been considering getting an SWG but after reading some of the topics on this forum, I have to wonder why I should even bother? I do not mean that as a lame criticism. Rather, I am seeking understanding. I see topics where people have had 2, 3 more different models of these. Many...

We have been considering putting in an LP gas pool heater with hopes of getting a couple or three more months of use out of it especially since I require water exercise for my arthritic joints. But, A friend of ours who doesn't have a pool himself but knows a number of others who do and...

I have a TF100 test kit obtained just last year. I got it well into the swim season and then adverse weather further limited pool use so I didn't stay on top of it nearly as much. As a result, I haven't used that much of most of the chemicals. Are those test chemicals still good and if so...

I have another topic here about whether the size of my cartridge filter was sufficient to my needs. It turns out it's a little small but not horribly so I gather. What freaked me was when a fellow commented it should only need cleaned once a month! :shock: If I can go 3 or 4 days, I'm doing...

We have a cartridge filter on our pool that drives me bonkers. It clan clog up very easily and in just a day or two, overnight as the season goes on unless I blast it out at the car wash (not good I have been told) It seems to take forever with a garden hose to achieve minimal results. Right...

I saw the topic on pool liners lower down but my question while very similar has some different aspects so I decided to make it a separate topic. As noted in stev32k's topic, some liners just don't seem to last as long as they should (that being what? 10+ years?). Well, a pool guy in the area...

Hi all a picture is worth a thousand words, so the saying goes... it ain't purty... [attachment=0:ftanatn6]P5100004.JPG[/attachment:ftanatn6] One thing that drives us bonkers is the grass. Mow it and of course grass clippings and dust find their way into the water. I am not up to mowing it...

I'm considering going to a swg type system from a cartridge filter system. I'm having to replace filters about yearly at $125 abouts, a pop. I was reading about the swg in the Pool School and noted the "cels" had to be replaced every few years... What is the average price range- ball park- of...

Help! I have no idea where to start! Because of health problems, we are looking to enclose our outside, in-ground, vinyl lined pool for year round usage. We are looking for the best yet economical way of doing this. Thank you for any suggestions you can give.

Hi all. I want to research a couple things but so far info seems minor and spread out a good bit. I don't at all mind doing my own research but the posts seem spread pretty thin and I'm not sure of exactly what to look for in topic titles or where to look for it, what forum(s)? 1st- solar...

Hi all. I hope this is the right place to bring this up. But my wife heard about a pool filtration system that is supposed to clean the water so it's even safe to drink. That's not a minor consideration with 3 boys and a dog who insist on putting pool water in their mouths no matter how much...

Hi all. I was previously registered but haven't checked in since last year. I tried to reenter but couldn't even completely recall the user name let alone the pass word. The registration told me my email address was already being used and the lost password page said it couldn't be found, so I...