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Re: Need help with pool pump
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08/07/22 03:36 PM
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Pools are a real PITA. When my ex had to have one it was a constant battle. They make a product called claifier that would helped with cloudy water.lightning storms and rain seemed to always zap the chlorine and had to shock it. I was elated when it finally died.
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Re: Need help with pool pump
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08/07/22 04:31 PM
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My wife has a big pool like that, and I absolutely hate everything about it lol. First off I hate to swim, can’t stand it, so I don’t use it, but I sure have spend a lot of time cussin and cleaning and working on those son of a something pumps. It’s more trouble than it’s worth. I’d gladly pay for her and all the kids to have annual passes to the public pool if it means I don’t have to mess with it lol
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Re: Need help with pool pump
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08/07/22 06:30 PM
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We always dump the water on the ground when sweeping. The pool is a major pain but the grandkids (and kids) knowing how to swim makes it worthwhile.
Looks like he needs another year;-)
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Re: Need help with pool pump
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08/08/22 12:10 PM
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How many hours a day do you run your filter? This is usually where people go wrong. Figure out gpm of your filter and gallons in the pool. If you don't turn it all over once a day you really aren't cleaning it. I would get an actual sand filter like most pools have. I have a drain/filter inlet on the bottom of my pool along with the side skimmer port. Three chlorine pucks float all the time. Twice a week I put 1/4 cup of granular chlorine. That's it. 15 years since I've vacuumed a pool or had cloudy discolored water. And I am on a well with a ton of iron in it. Personally I think raising chickens is more work than taking care of a pool.
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Re: Need help with pool pump
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08/08/22 12:28 PM
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Been a major PIA for years but we just "had" to have it for the kids. THANKFULLY, they are now at the age where it's way more cooler to go to the town pool and hang out with their friends instead of using ours in the back yard. Total nightmare the first year or 2 keeping a chemical balance and water clarity. Stupidly switched to salt water system the 3rd year, big mistake. Ate up everything and was 10x more difficult to keep clear. Now finally smart enough to get a grip on the the chemicals and clarity the last couple years. I'm giving it about one more month or so and I'll be pulling the plug for the last time and following it up with my pocket knife! My new fire pit and a few tons of flag stone will go over the 6" sand that is now there. Oh, but to the original question, the only time I get the cloudy burst going back in is when I didn't backwash quite long enough.
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