Swimming pools blog

Thanks, eletricjet, for the great primer on chlorine. I have been
using Aqua Chem 3″ stabilized tablets in our vinyl liner, in-ground
pool. The label says it is 99% Trichlor0-s-triazinetrione and 1%
other ingredients.
Any comments? I did notice that I had to use two floaters to keep the
chlorine level high enough in our […]

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Thinking of investing in an auto pool cleaner like a baracuda or
kreepy krauly. Any bad experiences with either one? We have LOTS of
trees near so we will get the leaf canister also. (16 X 32 in ground)
Will I need a regular pool vacuum if I use one of these? We just
purchased […]

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Hi all,
My 25,000 gal plaster in-ground pool is a green swamp. I’ve cleaned
out the leaves & pecans from the bottom, & will disassemble & clean
the D.E. filter tomorrow. My question is, when I first dump in the
shock, should the filter be running, or would it be better to just let
it sit?
It is so great to […]

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We’re thinking of maybe having someone else install our pool. It’s
hard to get anyone to give us an estimate over the phone,
understandable, but we’re pretty far out of the city and seems we’ll
have to pay to have anyone come out for an estimate. Really not a
problem if it’s in a price range we would be […]

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I think this was discussed a couple of years ago, but I can’t find it
in the old postings.
Can someone explain the differences in the various “chlorine” tablets
and shocks? Some are sodium tri chlor blah blah and others seems to
have other chemical names. I would really appreciate knowing what
the difference is. […]

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Hi,
We purchased a house in October that has a swimming pool. I decided
to join this group as we have never owned a pool and have lots of
questions. The wooden fence that surrounds the pool is an eyesore
(painted barn red, is propped up in several places and the paint is
worn off […]

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I posted 2 messages on Saturday April 26 and they haven’t posted.
I’m wondering why?

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This is my first year having a pool. I tested my water and it has
too much chlorine in it. How can I reduce the chlorine?

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We’ve just purchased an AG pool. It’s a Cambria 15′X31′, Leslie
Pools top of the line. We haven’t yet put it up and wondering what
tips you can give me on ground prep., set up, etc.
We’ve decided to install ourselves and we know we need to have 3″ of
sand and we’ve also purchased “Happy Bottom”.
Any tips would […]

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Hi,
thanks for all the valuable info, btw!
I’d like to pick up an Aquabot and would like to read some
comments regarding it. Is it Good? Bad? Easy to install?
(electrical box, etc)
Also, I live in Northern NJ and would like to see one in action.
Thanks for any help!
-Ariel

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