Spring startup; new pool startup; fall shutdown & winterization.
This is the procedure I use when preparing my AG pool for closing. I actually cover it pretty early in the fall before all the trees start...
This FAQ as been expanded, and moved to www.poolsolutions.com/gd/spring-swimming-pool-startup-problems.html Ben / PoolDoc
Edit 12 Oct 06: Sorry I haven't gotten around to adding the pics I promised. The forum won't let me add any more attachments. Until this is resolved,...
Well I had some major issues last yr and pool doc helped me immensely. I also just read this sticky and believe that was my issue last year, and well...
I am a pool owner for 10 years but always struggled with keeping Chlorine up...I have stabilized in the past but did not often check CYA levels....
Hello everyone. I moved into my place last September and and had someone come out to close our pool in October. It is a 29,000 gallon, vinyl lined...
This is only the third year I've had a pool (it's a rental house) and the first that I'm opening it myself. I've been working on my pool for two...
My neighbor has been getting pool store'd! So I decided to lend a hand. 35,000 gallons, liner, light green water, they use a tablet feeder and...
Hi all - so I am about to drain and refill my pool - water is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow afternoon. Have talked to our original installer at...
We just uncovered our pool today. We used a mesh cover all winter long. It looks pretty good (considering what I was expecting). Lots of algae of...
Hi! I'm new and so glad to have found this forum! We are getting ready to open our pool, it has no cover we just plugged the pipes and let it sit...
I have researched AND researched pool closing chemistry. After due diligence, here is my recommendation for IG vinyl liner with solid cover, freezing...
Hi I'm new to this method. I'm tired of driving 20 miles to the pool store every other day and I've already spent $200 on chemicals that still have...
I just moved into a new home that has a salt water pool. The previous owners did not leave any instructions or manuals. I am trying to learn the...
We opened over 10,000 gal above ground pool last week in April. Any how this is our 2nd year with the house and pool. 1st year was great. Opened ...
Hello everyone :) My family and I recently rented a house in South Carolina with a 30' above ground pool in the back yard. The pool was filled...
Should I get my stabilizer up before trying to add bleach? My PH is around 7.2 and alka around 30. Presently my pool has algae on the entire bottom....
I'm from NE Ohio. We've been experiencing amazing weather here for it only being March. The past week has been in the 80's. So were are thinking...
Do I need to balance PH and Alkalinity before shocking also need to raise both PH and alkalinity what would be the best procedure .
17 Apr 2012 Hello! Newbie here. O.k., I'm chatty so ...... I do have a current problem which I need advice on and will get to it after my...
Hi all. This is my 7th year with our 27' round 48" deep above ground pool. It has been a pretty easy ride keeping things clear and clean....until...
Hi, (and sorry for the REALLY long post but I'm unsure what background information is important, so I'm giving it all...or most of it anyway) I've...
I have upgrade from the kiddy pool :) I am totally green hoping to be royal blue. What is the basic chemicals do I need to use, just got it filled...
Hi everyone, Thanks for welcoming me into your community. So I purchased and had installed a 21 round (52 deep) resin above ground pool. I...
OK, So this is the 3rd year we've had out pool. 27" above ground. We were told by some local folks (live in KY) last fall that they leave all their...
After weeks of snow, followed by days of rain that brought down 3 trees in my yard, one blocking the driveway and one partially blocking the road, I...
I just found this forum this morning and have been reading ALL DAY! Very Informative and helpful! I will be bookmarking! Anyways, the closest I...
We have a 27' above ground pool. After being away for 2 years on a military tour, we're coming home to find our pool in an awful shape. It hasn't...
I just moved into a house with a green pool. The previous owner left no information about they system. I know it is a Hayward Sand Filter with a...
Been using the BBB method several successful years with the help of this forum. Closed the pool (mesh cover) and then found the pink slime/mold in...
Whats your water temperature? Ours is 68 BRRR too cold to swim but I bet it warms up quick, going to be in 90s all week - Tulsa area -
Labor Day: Up in the Northeast it means the final weekend of barbecuing, pools closing, and kids going back to school. And, of course, most of the...
I read the sticky notes for closing, But I am ready to start closing with a solid cover and first time using a 4x15 air pillow." that should be...
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