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Forum: Pool Startup, Shutdown, & Winter Operation

Spring startup; new pool startup; fall shutdown & winterization.

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Closing an IG pool for the Winter

    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,...

    Started by Poconos‎, 09-18-2006 10:16 AM
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  2. Exclamation Sticky Thread Sticky: FAQ: Common Spring Startup Errors

    This FAQ as been expanded, and moved to www.poolsolutions.com/gd/spring-swimming-pool-startup-problems.html Ben / PoolDoc

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 03-29-2006 09:59 AM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Closing an AG pool for the winter

    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...

    Started by Watermom‎, 09-04-2006 10:51 AM
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  1. How to clean an above ground pool after 2 seasons of non use

    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...

    Started by 12ofus‎, 05-18-2014 09:00 AM
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  2. New house with pool

    First time posting here, We are moving into a new house in the next month or so and there is a 16x24 above ground pool in the back. I figured it is...

    Started by 19conkle85‎, 07-31-2014 04:47 PM
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    08-01-2014 05:05 PM Go to last post
  3. Closing Pool :(

    Closing The pool for the winter...way to late(cinci OH here). Had a the best year ever thanks to your help. I just wanted to post my final readings...

    Started by 392papa‎, 10-20-2012 04:29 PM
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    10-22-2012 09:33 PM Go to last post
  4. Opened pool

    Just opened my pool. I've been here for a year now and was hoping some of the vets would take a look at my #s and offer any advice they think might...

    Started by 392papa‎, 04-20-2013 04:27 PM
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    04-21-2013 08:27 AM Go to last post
  5. New liner, wrinkles - vacuum?

    We are slowly (since the water truck broke down) filling our new liner in our inground pool. We have some wrinkles already but I assume we can't do...

    Started by 4KidsSwim‎, 05-29-2007 01:35 AM
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    05-29-2007 10:22 AM Go to last post
  6. New to forum and BBB..Needing guidance.

    I've been reading here and I thought I was getting it but now when I have to put the info into use. I'm not so suere which issues to addres...

    Started by 4toads‎, 06-05-2011 10:11 AM
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    06-05-2011 03:36 PM Go to last post
  7. Fiberglass pool

    Hello, I have a really dirty inground fiberglass pool, the color of the water is dark green almost black, I attempted to clean the deep end but it...

    Started by Aboabdo‎, 07-22-2011 11:43 AM
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    08-01-2011 04:57 PM Go to last post
  8. Need help with starting chlorine after drain/refill

    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...

    Started by aciam‎, 06-23-2011 08:30 PM
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    high ccs, phmb conversion, sodium percarbonate, sticky
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    09-18-2011 09:25 AM Go to last post
  9. Opening pool for first time with chlorine

    Hi All - well some of you might remember that I tried to convert my baquacil pool to chlorine last season unsuccessfully despite lots of great help...

    Started by aciam‎, 05-23-2012 09:27 PM
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    05-24-2012 08:12 AM Go to last post
  10. Closing AG pool

    Hi all! I have a 10,000 gal AG pool that I converted from Baquacil to chlorine last summer ( It was the nightmare conversion that ultimately...

    Started by aciam‎, 08-26-2012 11:19 AM
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  11. testing water in the winter

    I noticed that the moderators test their water in the winter. I have two questions about this. First, I use a safety cover for my inground and do...

    Started by adesalvo‎, 09-09-2007 09:55 PM
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    09-12-2007 07:38 AM Go to last post
  12. PolyQuat 20 and 2% Copper ??

    I thought that I had another quart of Poly 60 on my shelf, but I was wrong. My pool is scheduled for closing on Weds and I just went to add my...

    Started by adesalvo‎, 10-07-2007 03:45 PM
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  13. high quality mesh leaf net

    I have an inground 16x32 pool that I leave open all year. I live in South Carolina so the winters are mild. I am looking for a high quality mesh...

    Started by aef42‎, 11-12-2006 11:18 AM
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    11-13-2006 11:30 AM Go to last post
  14. Cool had pool for a few years

    just changed liner and starting all over water is full pump running water clear and just cant get stabilizer up and pool to hold clorine i am new to...

    Started by airraid1999‎, 05-30-2011 06:42 AM
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    05-31-2011 01:00 PM Go to last post
  15. water evaporation

    hey all I have had my pool up and running for several days now .. water is sparkling as usual 1 question should water evaporate allot in cool...

    Started by airraid1999‎, 05-18-2014 09:03 PM
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  16. Question To blow your pipes or not!

    I have an IG pool. I live in northern Alabama where about the lowest the winter temps get are around low teens and that's usually only during the...

    Started by alapool‎, 09-01-2006 11:05 AM
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    09-02-2006 10:59 AM Go to last post
  17. Question Pool Cover?

    Okay...I know this is the wrong place to put this, but no one is reading the "Fall Prep" thread cause I guess no one is thinking about it :-) ...

    Started by albertgarrido‎, 06-19-2006 07:17 PM
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    06-26-2006 12:06 PM Go to last post
  18. Can I open the pool myself? Builder wants $175

    I have an above ground pool and the builder closes it in the fall and opens it each spring. Their opening involves removing the plugs, flushing the...

    Started by Albin‎, 05-10-2011 02:50 PM
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    05-13-2011 09:15 AM Go to last post
  19. Newbie with a swamp

    I have an inground 20' x 40' pool, sand filter, in-line clorinator and a Nature 2 cartridge. Pool was clear until early May the started turning...

    Started by AllenE‎, 06-09-2012 04:15 PM
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    06-11-2012 08:44 AM Go to last post
  20. New House, Old Pool

    We're set to close on a house next month, and though I've swum in many a pool, I've never had my own! So (wearing my newbie hat) I'm terrified to...

    Started by almoagnadna‎, 04-24-2012 04:58 PM
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    04-25-2012 12:54 PM Go to last post
  21. New pool owner

    Just bought a house with a pool. I don't think my cover pump is working since I found it submerged. I tried opening the cover but it was too heavy to...

    Started by Ameztoy‎, 02-26-2012 02:37 PM
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  22. How do I close an AG Intex pool for the winter?

    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...

    Started by amillionpets‎, 08-29-2013 05:51 PM
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  23. Opening pool to green algae

    I'm a little late opening my pool this season and now have to battle green algae. I have tested the water with the recommended Taylor test kit and...

    Started by amillionpets‎, 05-15-2014 12:02 PM
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    05-15-2014 03:18 PM Go to last post
  24. Question Help! with blowing out the lines using the pump drain plug!

    I have an old pool with DE filter and 2-way valve (back wash / filter), Polaris with it's own pump, and heater. The skimmer is hooked up to the main...

    Started by Amir‎, 11-05-2007 11:36 AM
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    11-06-2007 04:16 PM Go to last post
  25. New pool owner here

    Hi I would just like to say that this is a great site and I have already learned alot. So I have a new pool that I am getting filled tomorrow....

    Started by AndyD‎, 07-17-2011 06:11 PM
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  26. New to this pool stuff

    we just put up our first pool..we put in the bleach and the stablizer and our readings are showing the PH is still alittle high...what do we need to...

    Started by Aneal74‎, 06-04-2012 06:18 PM
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  27. Step by step instructions

    I just came across this step by step illustrated pool closing procedure wich seems to be well made and instructive. It comes from a canadian website....

    Started by ANGELIVA‎, 09-26-2006 05:48 PM
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    09-27-2006 02:36 PM Go to last post
  28. Read the stickies/Still have closing questions.

    Hey all, I read the stickies and searched the forum, but still have a couple of questions. I am prepping to winterize my IG pool for the 2nd...

    Started by anixon7‎, 10-22-2011 10:22 AM
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    10-27-2011 09:42 AM Go to last post
  29. Exclamation Water Level Dropped/Liner Pulling Away-HELP!!

    Hey, Well my season just started on a terrible note. I just looked under the cover for the first time this spring to see how bad the water is and...

    Started by anixon7‎, 04-03-2012 01:08 PM
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    04-07-2012 04:12 PM Go to last post
  30. No kit yet -- Opened Pool -- What Should I do?

    I ordered Ben's kit in mid April. I'm sure it's on it's way, but we opened our pool yesterday. The water was very clear and we filled it up to the...

    Started by AnnaE‎, 05-08-2006 10:51 PM
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    05-21-2006 07:40 PM Go to last post

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