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How do I clean the filter on a pool?

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Some filters are not meant to be cleaned. Pleated paper filters should be replaced. If you have a sand filter, try this article: how to vacuum your pool and backwash the filter .

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What can I do if water is bubbling when turning on the pump?

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You have air coming into the system somewhere. Start from the pump inlet and tighten everything you can, Connections that need screwing in are often the culprits, so make sure those are completely screwed in. Then make sure any clamps are are also tightened. Continue, working backward from the pump to the water inlet.

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I had my pool professionally opened this year, and after a week of shocking and algaecide, it's still green. How can I fix this issue myself?

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The pH needs to be corrected in order for the shock to work accurately. The filter needs to run almost constantly and be backwashed often. The algae causing the green color are small and after successfully shocking, you may want to waste the water you've vacuumed. If you try this, first fill your pool much higher than normal since you'll be wasting the water.

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How do I keep the cyanuric acid concentration/levels below 100 ppm?

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Avoid using a stabilized chlorine that contains cyanuric acid. Removal of cyanuric acid is not possible by chemical treatment; you'll have to remove dirty water and top up with clean water. Cyanuric acid can bond to the walls and plumbing of your pool, so removing 50% of the water and refilling the pool may not necessarily drop your cyanuric acid levels by 50%.

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How do I start a new pool?

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Make flyers, invite friends, have a pool party. These will all help you.

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What do I do if my pool is full of leaves?

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In addition to the steps outlined in the article, you'll need to scoop out all the leaves with a pool net.

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