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Forum: Pool Startup, Shutdown, & Winter Operation

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

  1. 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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    03-29-2006 09:59 AM Go to last post
  2. 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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    09-04-2006 03:03 PM Go to last post
  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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    06-24-2015 06:05 AM Go to last post
  2. AG Pool Closing with High CYA

    Hello. I have read the sticky thread on Closing AG Pools and am somewhat familiar with the "Best Guess Chart" but I still could use a little...

    Started by bottomcat‎, 10-13-2014 11:08 AM
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    cya, winterizing
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    05-26-2015 10:31 PM Go to last post
  3. Pool temperature

    Ok, wondering what the "ideal" pool temperature is ? I opened my pool 5 days ago, and the water temp is 70 degrees. Of course, that's not keeping the...

    Started by pool newby‎, 04-30-2007 06:13 PM
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    05-01-2007 08:55 AM Go to last post
  4. Intex Pool - pitfalls of leaving up all winter?

    We have an Intex 18 x 4 EasySet pool. Have been thru three seasons with it without any complaints except for a couple of pinhole leaks in the side...

    Started by buickgn‎, 08-28-2006 11:19 AM
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    04-29-2007 09:36 AM Go to last post
  5. How much water evaporates in winter, if any ?

    Hi, I live in central Massachusetts, I took the cover off the other day and I lost 6 inches over the winter. I lost 6 inches last year but I...

    Started by brianbo‎, 05-29-2009 05:26 PM
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    05-27-2010 01:26 PM Go to last post
  6. brown looking dust @ bottom of pool wont go away

    hello all. i read the posts on brown looking dust that wont goaway which was determined to be some kind of brown algae. i have followed posts...

    Started by fhorta‎, 05-04-2011 12:38 AM
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    05-26-2011 10:46 PM Go to last post
  7. Anyway to not open the pool this summer?

    Hi all, New member to the forum and have a question. I am currently working out of state and found out I will be here for at least another 6 months....

    Started by ryan44827‎, 05-21-2010 08:31 AM
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    05-20-2011 02:27 PM Go to last post
  8. Blowing out lines - Air Compressor

    I have a 14K fiberglass pool and I need to blow out the lines including the 8' deep end main drain. Does anyone use an air compressor to blow out...

    Started by haeffnkr‎, 09-27-2006 08:16 PM
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    10-07-2006 10:28 AM Go to last post
  9. Does Pool Water Evaporate While Covered?

    My father is convinced my 24' above ground vinyl pool has a small leak because it's lost about 3" of water in the past few months. We closed the...

    Started by Rowan555‎, 04-16-2006 06:02 PM
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    05-18-2006 07:11 PM Go to last post
  10. NEVER put a pool up under trees!!! HELLLP!

    I'll try to keep this brief: Our pool is surrounded by trees. Bad idea. We never get the winter cover on "in time" and are always fishing out...

    Started by denanbob‎, 04-27-2009 11:19 AM
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    05-03-2010 06:53 PM Go to last post
  11. 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
  12. Is a Gizmo really needed?

    I guess I don't understand the purpose of a Gizmo in an AG pool. Last year when we closed, we removed the pump and took it in the house. We...

    Started by savdoc2‎, 09-08-2006 10:41 PM
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    09-15-2006 04:50 PM Go to last post
  13. Air Compressor Attachment/Adaptor & Questions

    I am considering trying to close my IG 20x40 pool myself this year. I do all my own maintenance other than that, as I have been too chicken to try...

    Started by jenmenke‎, 10-07-2009 10:55 AM
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    10-03-2010 07:10 PM Go to last post
  14. two openings(holes) where skimmer is

    Hi, I have two holes where the skimmer is and there is a flap that looks like it should cover one of the holes. I did not do it yet. Are one of them...

    Started by timmie‎, 05-17-2010 06:22 PM
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    05-18-2010 01:18 AM Go to last post
  15. Intex Easy-Set - Under-Pool mud and MAJOR FUNK!

    :eek: Oh goodness! We just took down our Intex Easy-Set pool for the season. All went well until it was time to begin folding it up. We did have...

    Started by Snowymoon‎, 09-06-2006 11:30 AM
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    09-08-2006 01:45 PM Go to last post
  16. Muriatic acid storage

    Does anyone know if muriatic acid will freeze? The packaging doesn't say anything about storing in cold weather. I have it stored out in the garage...

    Started by mohawk‎, 12-09-2006 03:17 PM
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    12-23-2006 07:03 PM Go to last post
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Pool anti-freeze

    Can you just use any anit-freeze when closing the pool, or is there some speacial kind you have to have ? Thanks

    Started by hancop‎, 09-15-2006 11:52 AM
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    09-17-2006 05:25 PM Go to last post
  21. New Pool Owner, No Chlorine less than 24 hours after shocking.

    New Pool Owner, No Chlorine less than 24 hours after shocking. Bought house. Pool sat for a week with no maintenance (just pump running 75% of...

    Started by DistantHorizon‎, 06-05-2011 04:14 PM
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    06-14-2011 07:57 PM Go to last post
  22. 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
  23. How long does it take for your pool to clear?

    I opened my pool last Thursday to find a giant green mess underneath the loop loc cover. Algea and pollen everywhere. I basically just started...

    Started by rtpatter‎, 04-18-2006 09:38 AM
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    04-19-2006 10:37 AM Go to last post
  24. Newbie - Salt Water Pool

    I am a bit confused about the instructions for first time post, so please forgive me if this is the wrong forum and for some reason, I can't search...

    Started by gilbertpsk‎, 05-26-2011 09:02 AM
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    05-30-2011 12:08 PM Go to last post
  25. Any ideas how to remove this fitting from pool?

    I have 3 returns I need to plug. One of them in the stairs I do not have an issue with. For the other two I have plugs with male threads on them. The...

    Started by Timmy‎, 09-13-2007 07:30 PM
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    09-17-2007 05:15 AM Go to last post
  26. Winterize in Southern California

    We have a 2 year old 24,000 gallon IG SWG pool with a cover in southern California. It rarely gets below freezing here. My pool has been pretty...

    Started by kirkinsd‎, 11-06-2011 10:28 AM
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    sticky, water replacement, winterizing
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    11-27-2011 06:53 PM Go to last post
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. Has anyone succeeded at shocking a green pool without using the pump to circulate?

    My pump is out of service due to some major re-piping. Curious if any Pros or others have ever tried to shock a pool with the pump off? Will it...

    Started by etbrown4‎, 03-04-2012 09:12 AM
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    03-11-2012 02:15 PM Go to last post
  30. 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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    • Replies: 34
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    05-25-2011 09:19 PM Go to last post

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