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Forum: Pool Startup, Shutdown, & Winter Operation

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

  1. 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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  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 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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  1. Thank you pool doc!! Your the best.....

    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...

    Started by Lawrosa‎, 04-16-2012 05:27 PM
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    pix
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  2. Chemical Help

    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....

    Started by mreesept‎, 04-23-2012 12:27 AM
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    ammonia, missing cya
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    06-20-2012 12:58 PM Go to last post
  3. Will this work?

    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...

    Started by HOF-City‎, 05-08-2012 09:18 PM
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    cal hypo, stain removal, sticky
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    06-15-2012 07:41 AM Go to last post
  4. Help! I'm ready to pull my hair out!

    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...

    Started by mortimay‎, 05-16-2011 08:50 PM
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    05-27-2011 08:06 PM Go to last post
  5. Question Helping neighbor with pool

    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...

    Started by jilted‎, 03-31-2012 10:42 AM
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    04-07-2012 05:21 PM Go to last post
  6. 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
  7. Post Need instructions on opening a pool

    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...

    Started by littleHeidi‎, 04-02-2006 08:49 PM
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    04-12-2006 09:38 PM Go to last post
  8. Getting ready to open 40k gal pool AKA "the Swamp"

    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...

    Started by KJohnston‎, 05-08-2014 12:01 AM
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    08-31-2014 08:27 AM Go to last post
  9. Closing chemistry recommendation

    I have researched AND researched pool closing chemistry. After due diligence, here is my recommendation for IG vinyl liner with solid cover, freezing...

    Started by FormerBromineUser‎, 10-13-2014 11:09 PM
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    11-05-2014 07:36 PM Go to last post
  10. Chlorine level is low

    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...

    Started by sherriemoseley‎, 05-02-2012 08:18 PM
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    06-14-2012 11:21 PM Go to last post
  11. New pool owner and have MANY questions. Need help!

    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...

    Started by Txboynjgirl‎, 05-09-2011 11:58 PM
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    05-25-2011 09:19 PM Go to last post
  12. Pool Still green after 20 gals of bleach...1st time post.

    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 ...

    Started by Steve V‎, 05-24-2011 06:19 PM
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    06-07-2011 10:03 PM Go to last post
  13. New to the Forum

    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...

    Started by Traxl‎, 04-26-2014 07:58 PM
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  14. Stabilizer ?

    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....

    Started by hannadock‎, 05-14-2010 06:51 PM
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    05-26-2010 09:33 AM Go to last post
  15. New to the forum

    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...

    Started by Sheila2e‎, 03-22-2012 11:54 AM
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    04-01-2012 08:38 PM Go to last post
  16. Post spring startup

    Do I need to balance PH and Alkalinity before shocking also need to raise both PH and alkalinity what would be the best procedure .

    Started by jarsch‎, 04-03-2012 01:59 PM
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    05-09-2012 10:05 PM Go to last post
  17. Spring opening cloudy pool excessively high PH > 8.2

    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...

    Started by JuJuBee‎, 04-17-2012 07:26 PM
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    high alkalinity low ph, high ccs, high ph, loss of chlorine
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    05-23-2012 08:29 PM Go to last post
  18. Opening Pool Questions and Levels

    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...

    Started by jrsdws‎, 05-21-2011 01:04 PM
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    06-14-2011 05:28 PM Go to last post
  19. Dubosity's Thread: Lost in Cloudiness/Mustard Algae Hell

    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...

    Started by Dubosity‎, 06-04-2011 10:31 AM
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    bromide, sticky
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    06-10-2011 06:59 PM Go to last post
  20. Question A small pool, 12' x 3.25' .. 2150 gallons

    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...

    Started by Bearsbee‎, 07-04-2011 01:05 AM
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    09-06-2011 11:00 PM Go to last post
  21. Brand new and overwhelmed above ground pool owner...

    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...

    Started by JoeJet‎, 05-26-2014 12:52 PM
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  22. Need SOOOO much help!

    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...

    Started by lorettasweet‎, 04-09-2006 04:28 PM
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    04-19-2006 10:28 PM Go to last post
  23. I'm Ready For Nice Weather!

    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...

    Started by CarlD‎, 03-15-2010 09:15 PM
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    04-26-2010 10:02 AM Go to last post
  24. Just Set Up Pool...Need some pointers

    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...

    Started by JSMANNING0001‎, 05-22-2011 06:09 PM
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  25. 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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  26. I Need Help!

    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...

    Started by hmoroz‎, 05-04-2011 09:51 PM
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    05-17-2011 09:28 PM Go to last post
  27. Closing with "pink slime and white water mold"

    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...

    Started by CarolineM‎, 10-21-2013 06:32 PM
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    amz2fix
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    05-02-2014 12:09 PM Go to last post
  28. Whats your water temp?

    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 -

    Started by LuvTheBeach‎, 05-04-2014 07:01 PM
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  29. Labor Day and Another Season Winding Down.

    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...

    Started by CarlD‎, 08-29-2014 09:30 AM
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    09-22-2014 11:40 PM Go to last post
  30. shock level with solid cover when closing?

    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...

    Started by rajung‎, 09-12-2014 07:03 AM
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    09-28-2014 12:53 PM Go to last post

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