Forum: Pool Startup, Shutdown, & Winter Operation

We just moved into the new house about 5 or 6 weeks ago and we'd never had a house with a pool. Just got our first full months power bill and OUCH,...

This will be the first year that I winterize without intending to drain the pool in the spring (I had the pool repainted this past spring, so I...

It's been a couple of years since I posted here. Two since I even opened my pool due to travel (last) and health (this) year. We have a Doughboy...

I used to have a sunroom over my pool. We just removed the sunroom, so now it is officially an outdoor pool. We have a liner that is leaking, we...

I've been a member of the Forum for a long time but haven't been on board for a couple of years. I need some advice and posted the other day. When...

I have a 6 hp shop vac and it seems to be under powered for the far skimmer and return, which is about 40-50ft from where I'm blowing. The skimmer I...

I can't believe in just a few short weeks it'll be time to start thinking about closing for the season. :sad: This year I had to replace my pump...

I am getting ready to winterize my pool here in Pennsylvania. This past spring when I opened my pool it was thick with algae. It is always messy...

i replaced my liner this year and had the pool filled by city water. i never could get the cya where it needed to be. i have added stablizer and...

I have a 20x48 intex ultra frame with an intex 2500/gps sand filter. Location is Midwest. Any suggestions on how to winterize? Chemical...

Hi gang. Sorry if this has been covered. I couldn't find it anywhere... I closed my pool for the winter. I have a few cases of bleach left...

Hi, This is the first year with a house with swimming pool. I have a small size swimming pool, but it is still hard for me to properly manage it....

Since finding this site in June I have been using the BBB method and it works great! I would like to know what you recommend for closing this type...

I have had an above ground pool for years and we have always pulled out the stairs. My stairs are heavy big 4 step plastic stairs and it has been a...

Thank you for all the information on this site. I have 15' Intex metal frame pool and have had little problem with the chemicals. I live in Central...

I live in Tennessee and have an AG metal frame pool with a cartridge filter. Could someone pls tell me the steps i need to do to close for the...

Visalia 25k Gallon Filling Now I'm in the process of filling a pool that has been empty for a few years. I'm looking for some help in getting the...

After I install the new liner (soon) I will have to, for the first time ever, start from scratch with water balance. Is there a preferred order of...

Unfortunately I have to put in a new liner in our pool so at least I get a fresh start with water chemistry. The pool is 27' round with 48" wall. ...

Hi, I'm helping my brother in law out with an inground pool. They just bought the house over the winter and are now in possession of a 16x32 inground...

and hoping to be smarter about all of this going forward! We just filled our pool this weekend (just had a new liner installed), using municipal...

Hi all! Just had my new construction, pool finished last week, and have a few questions. My builder, says not to use the automated ( tab)chlorinator...

Hi. I have an in ground gunnite pool, cartridge filter we're going to replace all that this year. But in lieu of paying about $400 for opening our...

Just purchased my Alk and PH for opening. Question, I'm raising my Alk now, next should I adjust my CyA first or total hardness next, both are very...

I recently came back to the homestead when my father passed & my mom needed care. I have a L shaped pool. I just replaced the sand filter & new...

Hi All, Looking for advice on how to clear up my cloudy pool water. I've read a lot online and basically all the sites that seem reputable seem...

I have a 25x13 splash super pool. 10,500 gallons. Just filled it up yesterday for the first time. I am new to pools - so I'm looking at the forum...

Boy finding information on pool chemicals is like shopping for laptops. Ask 10 different people for their opinion and you will get 15 different...

Bought a foreclosure in February, moved in in April. Inherited a 16'x32' IG pool with shredded cover. Assuming it hadn't been maintained for at least...

Have a in ground gunite pool 30,000 gallons, that we've owned for 15 years. Just opened the pool last week, it was pretty clear with just some leaf...