Swimming pools blog

Can anyone clue me in on the most reliable brands of in ground pool
heaters? Another question I have regards closing the pool for the
winter. Will a heater make this chore any more complicated or tricky?
Thanks,
Dave Dazer
Michigan

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I will be opening my pool for the first time this spring. My 7 yr.
old has sensative skin and suffered from some dry skin problems last
year from the clorine in the local pool. I have read a lot of
negative feedback from ex-baquacil users about pink mold. I am
considering trying it for a year. Any feedback […]

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Hi folks!
I own two investment homes in Florida, both with inground pool &
spa. One has a Jandy aqualink system with a phone interface. This
allows me to dial in and turn on the pool heat when a guest is
expected, and turn it off after they leave. The other has a much
simpler […]

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I’ve got a 40-year-old Anthony pool which I just had re-plastered
and it looks great except for one thing — the old pool light popped
during the remodel and I can’t find a replacement. I know it’s
part#39970002 and it has a dark blue lens and it’s listed at
Anthony/Sylvan Pools for $22 — but when I spoke to […]

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Have any of you cleaned and painted your pool?
I am thinking of paining mine black. But a white or blue is fine. It was
light blue. Now it is white and blue in spots.
If you have resurfaced using non-professional tools, tell me about it.

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I have an above ground oval pool 32X15. It was installed in 2001.
Long story short, a new cover I bought in Sept. didn’t fit properly -
was too short on one end, so I weighted down that end of the cover
using cement landscaping blocks on top of the pool wall. It worked
for […]

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I would like to know the minimum size filter (in sqare feet) I can
buy in a D.E and also in a cartridge filter. I have a 26,000 gallon
pool.
From the marketing blurb below, its sounds like the cartridge filter
will clarify the water as well as a DE, but what am I losing with the
cartridge filter since […]

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I am working on a DIY solar pool heater and I need to know what type
of metal pipe can be used in the plumbing system. I am aware the
copper is not good.
Thank you in advance.
John

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hello,
I am Gayle from North Carolina. We are in the final stages of the
installation of a 20×40 in ground vinyl-lined pool. Am in the
process of filling with water. The final electrical inspection
should be done this coming week….then connection of the equip!!!
Then decking!! YEA!!!
I am here to learn since this will be my first pool! Look […]

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I’m remodeling my pool and now I’m to the part where we’re rebuilding the
fence. According to the Municipal Code, it must be to the standards set out
below:
Sec. 14-301. Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code adopted.
The Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code, 1997
edition, first printing, copyright 1997 by the International Association
of Plumbing […]

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