First off, it’s LonGuyland.
secondly, don’t you have like 17 propositions to go vote for today ?
When is it OK to open a pool in Long Island
- Thread starter Mandrake
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secondly, don’t you have like 17 propositions to go vote for today ?
mguzzy
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cgabb5
Bronze Supporter
- Mar 20, 2019
- 57
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
Opened mine today. Snowed two days ago here in Kansas but we “should” be done with really cold temps.
We had a lot of rain a month ago then a week of 70 degree weather. This is what I opened up to today. Sigh. Looks like I’m prepping to run through about 30 gallons of 10% bleach
I’m in nepa so not a very different climate than nyc area. I look for a straight week of above freezing at night. If it’s 30 or above at nights I open. So I opened this weekend. All week is suppose to be fine. I run my pump 24/7 at a low speed so if a night or 2 drop down in the 20’s I don’t sweat it. Last night I was afraid it was going to dip down so I increased my pump speed more. I have been doing this 4 years now and I always open to a clear pool. My builder was over yesterday after myself and his guys got it up and going and he always laughs how it looks like it was open all winter. Open early close late. Recipe for success I feel.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,260
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
My pool in Northern NJ is scheduled to be open April 16th.
All the snow is melted on the cover and around the pool. Pool can be opened today but in 3 weeks will be fine.
All the snow is melted on the cover and around the pool. Pool can be opened today but in 3 weeks will be fine.
Heavenlytunes
Silver Supporter
- Oct 25, 2020
- 175
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Autopilot Digital PPC1 (RC-35)
Mine was from intheswim. Just recently I check for another member and his was available for $137
Heavenlytunes
Silver Supporter
- Oct 25, 2020
- 175
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Autopilot Digital PPC1 (RC-35)
Do you have link for it? All I can find is $200 and up.
Looking to get a rectangular 18x36
My pool is 16x34.
Amazon sells intheswim brand also so search at both. This one came right up directly at ITS. 8 Mil Blue Solar Blanket for 18 x 36 ft Rectangle Swimming Pool | In The Swim
Heavenlytunes
Silver Supporter
- Oct 25, 2020
- 175
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Autopilot Digital PPC1 (RC-35)
They all rip/pop so you either trade off a cheaper cover replaced more frequently or a more expensive (heavier PITA) cover that lasts longer. In the end it’s a wash but up to you.
If you are getting a reel (sorry I forget if yes/no), the reel will make the thinner cover last longer by not constantly dragging it, and the much lighter cover will help extend the life of the reel bearing less weight.
If you are getting a reel (sorry I forget if yes/no), the reel will make the thinner cover last longer by not constantly dragging it, and the much lighter cover will help extend the life of the reel bearing less weight.
I'm on Long Island and we opened the pool about 3 weeks ago on that warm weekend of sun. The pool opened clear, though I did have to fix a leak at the bottom of my skimmer since the pool was losing about 2 inches of water per day. All good now. Nice to be able to look out at water again. We probably won't be swimming until May, but the dog has already been in. Water temp is about 55 now.
The heavier one last a bit longer due to the weight and the pita it is and gets left on the reel more often then not. Ask me how I know this.Get the light one and just replace it earlier.
Heavenlytunes
Silver Supporter
- Oct 25, 2020
- 175
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Autopilot Digital PPC1 (RC-35)
Vinyl pool? No issues with dogs going swimming? I got a chocolate lab that can't wait to go in.
No, it's gunite. What's cool is the dog has a habit if digging in the water on the top step and this helps to keep her front nails trimmed every summer!
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Heavenlytunes
Silver Supporter
- Oct 25, 2020
- 175
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Autopilot Digital PPC1 (RC-35)
We had an above ground Doughboy pool with a 25 mil liner for 18 years and 2 labs swimming all the time. So I figured will be alright with this new inground pool and a 27 mil liner.
- Jul 16, 2019
- 686
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Turbo Cell (T-CELL-5)
We have a homestyle dog boarding business in our pool - so lots of dogs in our pool that are pool 'virgins'. We opted for fiberglass steps instead of vinyl lined (even though I love that look). I was worried about the entry point for dogs not well trained with vinyl over steps. The fiberglass works great, and I love the grey color!
I’m well trained and I STILL go ripping in like a 6 year old. I couldn’t fault the dogs for having the same excitement
(But it’s really the getting out part. It’s akward and slippery for anyone. For an animal the instinct is to dig in with claws for better traction).