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| Airlock in Pool Pump | 2/9/2010 | Drew Waskey |
Q: Please could you assist me with establishing why my pool pump has an airlock. This problem seems to ...
A: I need a little more information to answer the question for you. What type of cleaner do you have? ...
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| Diamond Brite | 2/5/2010 | Drew Waskey |
Q: My pool was re-surfaced with Diamond Brite (Color: Blue Quartz)about 8 years ago. Within the last ...
A: Ronald, Although wear is normal on all pool surfaces, it sounds as though this is excessive. ...
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| Diamondbrite | 2/1/2010 | Drew Waskey |
Q: We just had our pool resurfaced with Diamondbrite. Once completed, and after the pool was refilled ...
A: First, let me just say that all plaster surfaces/diamondbrite surfaces have trowel marks that are ...
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| Gunite spa jet replacement | 1/27/2010 | Drew Waskey |
Q: I have a spa jet that needs to be replaced in my spa/pool combination. I can't find a how-to ...
A: With a Waterway fitting there should be 2 runs of flex going into the fitting. First, if you see ...
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| Plaster is peeling | 1/27/2010 | Drew Waskey |
Q: I am buying a forclosed home with a pool that has plaster peeling off. Currently there is no water ...
A: Hate to be the bad guy....however, what part of the U.S. are you buying this house? Also, what is ...
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| In-Line chlorinator | 1/25/2010 | Drew Waskey |
Q: I'm getting ready to installman in-line chlorinator and remove the old venturi type that was plumbed ...
A: The additional information did assist. This loop would increase the TDH (total dynamic head) on ...
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| pool construction | 1/25/2010 | Drew Waskey |
Q: I am deciding between a in ground vinyl liner and gunite. From what I have read, it seems I would ...
A: I don't believe these statements to be accurate. All pools (vinyl, gunite %26 fiberglass) have ...
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| air pressure maxed | 1/24/2010 | Ron Parrs |
Q: We've had some freezing temps here in the mid-south so I normally keep our pump running. I would ...
A: One of the simplest ways to alleviate air pressure & an air-bound system is to temporarily remove ...
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| Pressure gauge maxed out | 1/24/2010 | roger |
Q: We've had some freezing temps here in the mid-south so I normally keep our pump running. I would ...
A: Keep the pool running on filter, the gauge may be defective and partially frozen. Running on ...
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| In-Line chlorinator | 1/24/2010 | Drew Waskey |
Q: I'm getting ready to installman in-line chlorinator and remove the old venturi type that was plumbed ...
A: Without seeing this I think what you are dealing with is a Hartford Loop. This is usually installed ...
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| resurface my pool | 1/24/2010 | Drew Waskey |
Q: I would do the prep on the pool to save some money I'm going to remove tile do I have to sand or ...
A: If you are removing the tile and installing new tile you will want to install the new tile 1/2" to ...
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| surge tank | 1/24/2010 | Drew Waskey |
Q: Our community pool (15' x 30' 6' deep )has a surge tank (2'x2'x3'deep, concrete). Closing down the ...
A: Because a gravity gutter system has so many areas where a static leak can be present it is a good ...
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| Vinyl Liner for our swimming pool | 1/23/2010 | Manish J.Joshi |
Q: We have constructed a new pool and we wish to fix a vinyl liner instead of tiles.Please advise for ...
A: OK it is used world wide successfully , it depends on what brand you are using. As an independent ...
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| Warm pools | 1/22/2010 | Ron Parrs |
Q: Is it OK to swim in warm pools? our pool is usually 30 - 36 degrees is that a safe temperature? we ...
A: All that I am saying is that swimming in warm water is not going to CAUSE meningitis. And yes, if ...
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| Warm pools | 1/22/2010 | Ron Parrs |
Q: Is it OK to swim in warm pools? our pool is usually 30 - 36 degrees is that a safe temperature? we ...
A: Although "warm", 30 - 36 degrees C (86 -97 degrees F) is perfectly OK. That temperature is at ...
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| cyneric acid | 1/21/2010 | Ron Parrs |
Q: I understand the only way to get my level down is to drain water and relace with fresh but the pool ...
A: You are correct. The only way to reduce the Cyanuric Acid (CYA) level in a swimming pool is to drain ...
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| Turning pond into a spa. | 1/20/2010 | roger |
Q: We currently have a pond, which is mad from concrete. It is approx 3.0m X 1.2m and we would like to ...
A: Well you would need a core drill to put holes in the concrete. Then you need to install concrete ...
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| ELECTROLYSIS | 1/20/2010 | Ron Parrs |
Q: I have a customer that has an intleflo variable speed pump. It's about two years old. Pentair was ...
A: You may "problem" that's as simple to cure as a very low "stray" current. You don't need to have a ...
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| Cost For Restoring an Old Pool with Dirt Floor | 1/17/2010 | roger |
Q: My husband and I are looking at buying an old house from the 1970s that has an old inground pool. It ...
A: Does this pool have a track around the top of the wall. Why is the bottom dirt? If its a concrete ...
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| pool remodel | 1/12/2010 | Ron Parrs |
Q: Can I use the broken deck concrete for fill when doing a pool depth conversion from 10' to 6' -
A: Sure, that's not a problem. Make sure that the pieces are relatively small - like hand-sized rocks. ...
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| Pump Freezing | 1/10/2010 | Ron Parrs |
Q: This morning when I tried to turn it on the pump made kind of a grinding notice so I quickly turned ...
A: That wouldn't be a bad idea. As the weather continues to stay as cold as it is, I would strongly ...
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| in-ground pool freezing | 1/9/2010 | Ron Parrs |
Q: Mr. Parrs: We live in Dallas, TX and have an in-ground pool that is medium sized with a separate ...
A: I can feel your pain! We haven't been above 30 in a few days here in CT. Q - is the pool still ...
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| leaking ceramic-tiled pond for waterwall | 1/9/2010 | Manish J.Joshi |
Q: We built a concrete pond for the return water from waterwall...and then we used one inch ceramic ...
A: Ideally yes would be answer to apply the resin on the tile since it would cause minimum disruption ...
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| Pool repair - construction | 1/8/2010 | Drew Waskey |
Q: we are located in Brazil and do have a rather large pool (15m x 8m x 2m) at our Farm. The problem is ...
A: Peter, Any waterproofing system that is rated to cover concrete and accept a cementitious material ...
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| Increase pool flow | 1/7/2010 | roger |
Q: I purchased a home with a ingound diving pool about 6 months ago, the pool after chlorine is added ...
A: Well you should have winterized the pool before winter. So if your pool is full of water I guess you ...
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| Nature2 | 1/6/2010 | Ron Parrs |
Q: Ron...first of all, thanks again for your reply to my frozen pool pump question. Next question..We ...
A: The Nature2 cartridge is made to fit inside virtually all filter cartridges for almost all spas & ...
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| diamond brite finish repair | 1/5/2010 | Drew Waskey |
Q: My Diamond brite finish has chips in it. I am not sure how little patches chipped off or why. The ...
A: .. First I need to know if they are "chips" or hollow spots. The difference is a chip would be ...
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| frozen pool pump | 1/4/2010 | Ron Parrs |
Q: I overloaded the circuit and the breaker to the pool pump kicked out during last nite with temps ...
A: I feel your pain. You're not the only going thru this. The best thing to do is to try %26 generate ...
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| How To Prevent Pool Pop During Renovation | 1/3/2010 | Manish J.Joshi |
Q: I'm planning to renovate my pool this summer, basically new tile and take out the cool deck and ...
A: I must say you have a pool which is done as per best specifications required for pools. This plastic ...
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| How To Prevent Pool Pop During Renovation | 1/3/2010 | Manish J.Joshi |
Q: I'm planning to renovate my pool this summer, basically new tile and take out the cool deck and ...
A: First check out at what depth you get water ?( can be done by excavating near the pool ) If no water ...
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| Guinite shell | 1/1/2010 | Chip |
Q: Chip, I had a pool put in this past fall. It was completed up until bad weather set in so we only ...
A: The pipes are capped off, right? A static relief valve can let water out also, if one has been ...
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| fiberglass pool leakage | 1/1/2010 | Chip |
Q: We have a 16x20 ft San Juan pool that holds approx 20,500 gallons of water that was installed 6 ...
A: The first step in finding a leak is to gather information. I don't have all the information to give ...
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| Pool enclosure screen | 12/31/2009 | Ron Parrs |
Q: I don't seem to find another category that is any closer than this. I realize this may not be your ...
A: Wow! This will not be a direct answer, but let's see if this line of thinking helps. 1. Talk to a ...
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| Spa Jet Pressure | 12/28/2009 | Manish J.Joshi |
Q: I have just had a pool and separate spa built ad feel that the spa jet pressure is too low. What ...
A: Ideally there are 6 numbers of nozzeles per person 2 numbers at the shoulder, 2 numbers at the back ...
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| Pool lights keep blowing out | 12/22/2009 | Lynn bellay |
Q: My pool lights keep blowing out. I have been replacing 12v 60/55W lights and they only last for 5-6 ...
A: 15.1 is a bit high and will cause premature burn outs but 11.6 would not.The 15.1 could be primary ...
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| sand in pool | 12/20/2009 | Ron Parrs |
Q: Have a 15k gallon diving pool with a small hayward sand filter and the 4 port backwash valve. We ...
A: Often when changing the filter sand, some of these "issues" come up. Typically, they work themselves ...
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| Clouding and possible clogged spinner | 12/5/2009 | Manish J.Joshi |
Q: I am the new manager of a Comfort Inn in MI(US). The pool water gets cloudy pretty fast, after about ...
A: Since the clogging can checked by seeing water at suction side of the pump.If water is coming.You ...
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| White fluffy threads in tile pool | 11/19/2009 | Manish J.Joshi |
Q: CHL 3.8ppm pH 7.3ppm TA 137ppm Cyanuric Acid 70ppm theese are the current levels in a 75m3 tiled ...
A: From what you have written it seems a disinfection problems. First carry out the LSI which I have ...
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| White fluffy threads in tile pool | 11/18/2009 | Manish J.Joshi |
Q: CHL 3.8ppm pH 7.3ppm TA 137ppm Cyanuric Acid 70ppm theese are the current levels in a 75m3 tiled ...
A: The norms for the pool The total alkalinity to 80-120 PPM and the calcium hardness to 150-200 PPM ...
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| swimming pool ceilings | 11/17/2009 | Manish J.Joshi |
Q: wanted to know if putting up waterproof drywall to the ceiling of my indoor swimming pool would be a ...
A: Any surface which does not absorb water can be used as a roof, But also check the material data ...
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