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and some variances in equipment, etc., may mean that you must adapt to your
specific problem. As guidelines, though, they are invaluable for information and
help.
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followed or serious injury and/or damage can result.
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Section I - Understanding Pools
I have a new pool.
What do I need? Recommended maintenance equipment and supplies. NEW Article!
What are Algae? Know
what you're dealing with. After all, it's only bad when its in YOUR pool!
I
have something growing in (on) my pool! What is it? NEW
Article!
What would be
needed to build the perfect pool. What is needed along with everything
else. Recommendations and guidelines.
I need a
new pool cleaner. What is the best choice for my pool? NEW Article!
Alternative
Sanitizers - What are they and how do they work? A short explanation.
UPDATED!
Rules Of Pool /
Spa Care - Following these guidelines can save a bundle of problems! NEW Article!
Section II - Chemicals
Why
should I Shock My Pool / Spa? NEW ARTICLE!
Pool Sizing Guide
Find out how many gallons your pool is.
Approximate Chemical
Dosages Guide - or How much of that chemical is needed?
Section III - Maintenance Issues
Revised!
How to Backwash a Diatomaceous Earth (D.E.) Filter Revised!
How to clean
a D.E. Filter I just
backwashed my D.E. filter, and the pressure won't go
back down. The most common cause is a clogged filter. Revised!
How to Vacuum a pool with
standard pool equipment
Section IV - Problem Solving
Unable to see the bottom
(in the deep end) of the pool.
Greenish tint
water - Clear, but water is green.
Cloudy,
Solid Green - Unable to see second step (about 18") clearly.
Dark
Green - Top step is almost invisible, Visibility of 6" or less.
Swamp - So black
that you expect to see some creature climb out and devour your dog! Black with Zero Visibility.
What is Stressed Water and What do I do? Or 'What do you mean that the chemicals in my pool
needs fresh water to re-balance!?!
Troubleshooting Guide Find the answer to many problems
Winterizing
a pool. When the pool is being shut down for the winter. Several important
tips.
Glossary of Pool Industry Terms
Simple and Concise Definitions of
many common terms. Invaluable.