Pee In Pools
Just wondering what everyone thinks about the several recent reports of amount of pee in pools and how it's determined.
Here's one report ink
Read more…Just wondering what everyone thinks about the several recent reports of amount of pee in pools and how it's determined.
Here's one report ink
Read more…Installing a pool in the Austin hill country where the only source of water is a large 31K gallon rain water collection tank. Anyone have any experience and/or know of any issues with using rainwater for everything pool related including for mixing
Read more…We are considering a controlled pool drain on a couple of older pools that we believe the pool surface will not be able to make it through a full drain...you know what I'm talking about...and the home owner either can not handle the cost or wants to
Read more…Calling All Pool Geniuses:
I've been asked to consider developing a 'sturdier' version of Hayward part # G1-046323 ( see top in photo) for the locking ring part @ G1-046316 which are components of their ColorLogic LED lighting system. This is not a pa
Read more…We are considering a controlled pool drain on a couple of older pools that we believe the pool surface will not be able to make it through a full drain...you know what I'm talking about...and the home owner either can not handle the cost or wants to
Read more…Anyone else encountered this stuff?
Looks like dirt but dissolves like fairy dust when you brush it.
Usually forms in this pool within 3-4 hours after vacuuming to waste.
Water is in balance, no phosphates. Just started happening this year.
Read more…Late July/Early August, 2015, I will be taking delivery of a new Multi-Tork socket, Model MT-1005. The socket is a steel disk with welded steel pins of various length, positioning and diameter and a 3/8"-drive square socket hole. It fits and quickly
Read more…Hi everyone.I have just joined as I have a major pool project and would really appreciate some advice on what is possible.I am buying a house which has a swimming pool which as you will see from the photos is old and needs draining and a lot of maint
Read more…Hi everyone.I have just joined as I have a major pool project and would really appreciate some advice on what is possible.I am buying a house which has a swimming pool which as you will see from the photos is old and needs draining and a lot of maint
Read more…My electrician handles the maintenance on his pool. He asks me questions about the pool, I ask him about electrical issues. We're all good.
He called me this past weekend somewhat in a panic about the piping at his equipment exploding after super chlo
Read more…The Danish authorities have now started preventing the use of coagulants and flocculants that can remove phosphate, algae or bacteria from water. This is a European Court Judgement that will now be applied throughout the EC and will impact on the ent
Read more…I need one of those foam tubes that can be wedged between a safety cover and a waterfall to close the gap between the cover and the wall and prevent leaves from getting in. I know they exist cuz I've seen 'em, but can't find them online.
Read more…Does anyone have any info or research on what salt water discharge(as in backwashing) does to the environment. I know chlorine is bad enough but it will eventually dissipate ....but what about salt? I was thinking of that poor salamander down in the
Read more…Hello everyone!
This is my first forum post here on PGN. Any feedback your have would be greatly appreciated :)
Based on your experience, what would you say the annual average chemical usage is for a residential versus commercial pools? What type of sa
Read more…Hi Everyone,
I am new to the forums as a poster but have been carousing them here, at TFP, and at TPF for many years. I work for one of the largest pool builders in North Texas, managing the supply store. Before you crucify me, our margins are very lo
Hi everyone.I have just joined as I have a major pool project and would really appreciate some advice on what is possible.I am buying a house which has a swimming pool which as you will see from the photos is old and needs draining and a lot of maint
Read more…It took seven years with many of you involved in writing the Model Aquatic Health Code, it was published nearly a year ago. Now it's time to vote on the over 150 proposed changes to the MAHC this October. It's easy to be involved and have a vote. You
Read more…How would you go about securing a form for bond beam repair? I've repaired tile and coping before and built new pools but obviously the bond beam was perfect there. Should i use masonry nails to help secure the form and just brace from the back? T
Read more…Thank you in advance. I will add my pic shortly. I am in the process of training with a friend of mine who is a very successful pool builder (contractor) in the north Harris county area of Texas.
I am excited to start and launch my own company. He
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