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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: New Directions for PoolForum in 2018 (in revision)

    __________________________________ What’s been the problem? There are several, including personal ones I am not going to explain, but a major...

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 04-09-2018 03:52 PM
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  1. clarification

    Hi Ben, No need to post this; I just want to clarify that I had no interest in building my own wood-burning heater, but was looking for reviews of...

    Started by alisonquilts‎, 05-25-2014 11:11 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    05-26-2014 12:06 AM Go to last post
  2. opinions sought on wood-burning pool heaters

    Does anyone have any experience with wood-burning pool heaters? I am intrigued by the idea (and I have a lot of "free" wood, thanks to some awful...

    Started by alisonquilts‎, 05-25-2014 09:52 PM
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    05-25-2014 10:56 PM Go to last post
  3. Question Disappearing chlorine

    My pool is an in ground concrete with 20,000 gallons built in 1974. I have had no major problems in maintaining chlorine levels till now. In Oct 2013...

    Started by arjayh‎, 07-01-2014 02:45 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    07-16-2014 10:35 AM Go to last post
  4. Valve actuator not working as programmed

    I have a Compool CP3400 controller. Freeze guard activated last evening. However, when alternating to spa, only the suction valve opened. The...

    Started by BIGOH‎, 11-18-2014 09:25 PM
    • Replies: 0
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  5. Low pH, Hardness, Alk, where do I start?

    CYA 35 (finally dissolved all the stabilizer yesterday) Hardness 40 Alk 40 pH 6.8 or under (was around 7.0 yesterday) Chlorine: Been using bleach...

    Started by ChrissyInOregon‎, 06-10-2014 05:34 PM
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    06-19-2014 08:34 AM Go to last post
  6. Keeping the Water Warm

    I have a 32 x 16 AG pool and live in western PA. When we installed it the surrounding trees were much smaller than they are now. Hence, the sun no...

    Started by CoffeeBean‎, 10-25-2018 04:12 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    10-27-2018 01:30 AM Go to last post
  7. Newbie - with cloudy pool

    Hi all! We have had our pool for about 5 years. It is a True L shape vinyl liner pool that is 16x36x41 in size with a deep end of 9 feet. We went...

    Started by Dad2handz‎, 04-16-2014 02:41 PM
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    05-03-2014 05:36 PM Go to last post
  8. High PH, Low TA

    Ok...so I am having a struggle. Finally got my pool clear and am having to constantly add muratic acid to my pool to keep the PH under control. It...

    Started by Dad2handz‎, 05-19-2014 03:52 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    05-21-2014 11:03 PM Go to last post
  9. where to pay for yearly subscription

    went to pool forum to check yearly sub. I got an email but I cant find where to pay as email is gone I went to the forum itself. Thanks Dave

    Started by dansdad‎, 06-27-2014 04:54 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    06-27-2014 08:14 PM Go to last post
  10. Question pool chart

    How do I find my pool chart? I also need to edit since I should have 2 pool charts. first one is from previous home. Thanks

    Started by FNC1962‎, 07-15-2014 06:43 AM
    • Replies: 5
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    07-17-2014 08:36 AM Go to last post
  11. Question pool balance before closing?

    My pool is empty, freshly painted concrete bottom, allowing to cure for several days. My question is, What should my numbers be to balance pool . How...

    Started by FNC1962‎, 09-20-2014 09:32 AM
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    10-14-2014 06:57 AM Go to last post
  12. Troubleshooting an Aquabot cleaner

    New problem is I have a pool built in 1972 with diving board. Kids love it. I have an aquabot turbojet that has been a lifesaver to clean the...

    Started by gamtire1200‎, 06-14-2014 07:14 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    06-14-2014 09:42 PM Go to last post
  13. 16 year old sand filter

    My Hayward S-244T sand filter will be celebrating its 16th birthday this summer. I've never replaced or cleaned the sand since it was installed,...

    Started by GaryK‎, 05-16-2014 05:15 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    05-17-2014 06:08 PM Go to last post
  14. DE Filter Pressure Question

    Hi. Long time lurker, First time poster... I have a Hayward 48 DE filter on IG, salt water pool. It's still a little cold in NJ, but have had...

    Started by impnst8‎, 06-05-2014 10:41 AM
    • Replies: 5
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    06-06-2014 01:19 PM Go to last post
  15. What chlorine level to shock -- now that half my CYA is gone

    My appologies if this is the wrong place to post this. I just recently became a subscriber though I've been registered for over a year. I took...

    Started by JimK‎, 05-10-2014 03:58 PM
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    attaboy, pix2fix, sticky, sticky-cya-lost, sticky-de-filter, sticky-winterize
    • Replies: 58
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    05-19-2014 11:10 PM Go to last post
  16. How do I deal with nasty surprise behind pool light?

    I noticed sometimes I will get a little algae in the crevices around the pool light (poor circulation there?). Today I decided to pull the light out...

    Started by JimK‎, 07-09-2014 02:40 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    07-09-2014 04:20 PM Go to last post
  17. My thread suddenly closed???

    This thread I started was suddenly closed without explanation. http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php/25915-Is-main-drain-necessary Was it...

    Started by JimK‎, 08-19-2014 11:19 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    08-20-2014 06:30 PM Go to last post
  18. What to do with old MA?

    Last season I seem to have found the sweet spot in my pool chemistry where pH rise is no longer an issue with my SWCG, thanks to great info found on...

    Started by JimK‎, 08-31-2014 12:25 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    08-31-2014 08:53 PM Go to last post
  19. BioGuard balance pak 100

    We finally have the new pool finished and operational. Started the pump up on 14 Aug and PB added 7 qts of acid and 2 qts scale inhibitor. I didn't...

    Started by jmarty462‎, 08-18-2014 08:49 PM
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    08-28-2014 01:10 PM Go to last post
  20. Separating marketing from fact - pebbletec vs fiberglass

    Weighing fiberglass vs gunite and running across marketing like this:...

    Started by jwramr‎, 07-14-2014 09:07 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    07-14-2014 11:29 PM Go to last post
  21. Gunite pool with brown stains

    First off, I am not very pool savvy. My pool is 30 years old. Last summer just before I closed I had some patches re-plastered and the pool acid...

    Started by Leo1211‎, 06-04-2014 02:38 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    06-06-2014 01:42 PM Go to last post
  22. New Pool Construction by Owner - Equipment help!

    Note: I also posted this question the newbies new post section, before I noticed there was a "subscriber section". So I've decided to take on the...

    Started by Lsanc‎, 07-29-2014 11:28 AM
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    08-07-2014 09:14 PM Go to last post
  23. new to PF and I'm not a good pool owner.

    Hi All, South TX resident here...we have a concrete in ground pool which was effectively a frog pond. The house and pool are approximately 35...

    Started by m06w41‎, 05-25-2014 03:42 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    06-01-2014 09:34 PM Go to last post
  24. Not a good day!

    Well this season has not been a good one in many ways. Pool pump had to be replaced, had to have most of my plumbing replaced and a very nasty...

    Started by maggie2712‎, 08-07-2014 04:08 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    08-07-2014 04:40 PM Go to last post
  25. Hose leaking

    Have a leak from the hose that goes to the booster pump. Have tried sealing with tape to no avail. Tried to tighten the plastic nut at each end. ...

    Started by maggie2712‎, 08-10-2014 10:57 AM
    • Replies: 0
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    08-10-2014 10:57 AM Go to last post
  26. Clear, but no chlorine???

    Hello! I ama fairly new pool owner (July 2012) and have a pool waiter problem that no one so far has a solution to! Stumbled across this website...

    Started by mary jo‎, 08-06-2014 08:19 PM
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    09-15-2014 01:05 PM Go to last post
  27. Plaster is like Sandpaper

    Hello All, So far I have done everything requested from newbies. I have subscribed, liked you on Facebook, and filled out the pool form and ordered...

    Started by Mikes Pool‎, 07-10-2014 02:21 PM
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    09-09-2014 06:08 PM Go to last post
  28. Unhappy Not able to access my original thread. Am I locked out?

    Pool Doc, I want to reply to my original thread in order to reply to your directions. Do you know why I am locked out? Are you able to tell me...

    Started by Mirandy‎, 09-28-2018 09:59 PM
    arizona pools
    • Replies: 1
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    09-29-2018 08:42 AM Go to last post
  29. New pool owner, trying to get my chemicals balanced

    Hey everyone, I'm a new homeowner and am new to maintaining a pool. I've recently taken 2 semesters of 100-level college chemistry and a 300-level...

    Started by mitchryan912‎, 07-02-2014 11:46 AM
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    07-21-2014 12:21 PM Go to last post
  30. Question What type of chlorine to use? The cheapest?

    I saw some videos and read some things on the BBB Method that said that ordinary household bleach will work fine for pool use, but from what I've...

    Started by mitchryan912‎, 07-03-2014 05:32 PM
    12.5% sodium hypochlorite, chlorine bleach, clorox
    • Replies: 2
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    07-03-2014 06:03 PM Go to last post

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