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| SweetAngel | posted on 05-14-2001 @ 10:11 PM |    | |||
| Psychopath Registered: May. 01  | I bought a house late last year that came with an above-ground pool. I paid some jerk to close it for me in the fall, but he did a crappy job and I'd like to open it myself. I have no clue how or what to do. Does anyone have any suggestions?  This message was edited by SweetAngel on 5-15-01 @ 8:09 PM | ||||
...And now the battle between us and them has begun. JYD-4-LIFE. | posted on 05-14-2001 @ 10:20 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Veteran Registered: May. 00 | would dynamite be a bad idea??? LOL jk you know, if you want something done right, hire a professional. thats what i always say.  | ||||
| GrkqtOandAfan Claim staked by FTL. | posted on 05-14-2001 @ 10:23 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00 | I have an above ground pool and we just take the cover off and then just shock the crap out of the pool...it always works. Adopted cuties: Wage and God of PHUK...any problems with either of them please let me know | ||||
| Brokenjaw Always will bow down to the power of the Faceman!!!! | posted on 05-14-2001 @ 10:25 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Nov. 00 | quote: UMMM hire someone else? Sorry Sweetangel I had to do it!!1 LMMFAOWDFCFSA  and The Hitman Kwyjibo newest graduate 5/7/01 | ||||
| bluetarp | posted on 05-14-2001 @ 10:27 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Jan. 01 | Yeah, and while the live wires are shocking the hell out of it, dive in. Sorry I couldn't leave that alone. Of course you meant to use lots of Chlorine, and get the ph adjusted, and treat it with all that other crap. Right? Inquiring minds want to know! | ||||
| GrkqtOandAfan Claim staked by FTL. | posted on 05-14-2001 @ 10:33 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00 | lol listen blue just because i made you feel old in the hs thread doesnt mean to get nasty :-P There is something called shock that is stronger than chlorine that you can use when your pool water really needs to be cleaned Adopted cuties: Wage and God of PHUK...any problems with either of them please let me know This message was edited by GrkqtOandAfan on 5-14-01 @ 10:35 PM | ||||
| SweetAngel | posted on 05-14-2001 @ 10:36 PM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: May. 01 | Damn, I knew I was setting myself up on this one! LOL. :) Anyway, I don't want to hire a professional after the crappy job that the guy did in the fall, besides, it's too much money that I can't spare right now. I guess I'll just read the manual and do the best I can! By August the water should be safe enough to swim in. | ||||
| Rowelentless Black Rock Coalition Do you have a basketball in your car? | posted on 05-14-2001 @ 10:53 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: May. 00 | Open your pool soon or you will find a dead dog in it like I did last year. The sad part about this, I'm not kidding. Signed- F'N Rowelentless  | ||||
| hornygoatweed23 I've Got A Vagina With Teeth. G.O.O.F.B.A.H.G.S. Dragoon Battalion My friends call me Weed | posted on 05-14-2001 @ 11:39 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Jan. 01 | The procedure is basically what everyone has posted so far - remove the cover, and toss in the chemicals - and I personally can vouch for that Shock stuff - the fiancee has an inground pool, and even when the water is a nasty shade of dark slimy green, in about 4 days, its almost gone. Just remember to keep a close watch on the Ph levels in the water with a testing kit. Aside from that, regular filtering and vacuuming of the slime off the walls speeds the process up. | ||||
| fatty chopped meat | posted on 05-14-2001 @ 11:59 PM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: Jan. 01 | call me dumb but i think youre supposed to pour water into it. and some of that bleachy stuff too.  Justin Credible is under my wing since 4-12-01 | ||||
| Just Jon | posted on 05-15-2001 @ 12:30 AM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Aug. 00 | I 've only done in ground pools, but remove cover, reconnect filter, skim leaves off the top, shock to hell and turn on filter. -----  E-mail: JustJon@opieanthony.com AIM: JonNeedsSN Adoptee: I seem to have lost my little sheep... You listen to me! While I will admit to a certain cynicism, the fact is I am a nay-sayer and a hatchet man in the fight against violence! I pride myself in taking a punch and I'll gladly take another because I choose to live my life in the company of Gandhi and King! My concerns are global. I reject absolutely revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method...is love. I love you, Sheriff Truman. | ||||
| TeenWeek what's a status? | posted on 05-15-2001 @ 8:12 AM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00 | Opening the Pool (Detailed): 1- Remove the leaves and debris from the pool cover with a leaf net and/or skimmer net. Pump off any excess rain water with a submersible pump. If an above ground pool, the excess water may be siphoned off instead. 2- Remove cover. Try to minimize the amount of water and/or debris that gets into the pool water. Some dirty water will always manage to get in - don't worry about it. You will be adding shock to the water and filtering it soon, so a little dirty water will not hurt anyone ! 3- Lay out pool cover and sweep or brush off any remaining debris. If you do not store your cover indoors, and you keep it outside or in a shed, then you do not have to worry about getting the cover particularly spotlessly clean. If you do keep it in the garage or basement, you may want to clean it to a greater extent. Properly fan-fold cover and store away. 4- Empty the water out of any water tubes you may have. On above ground pools, deflate the air pillow. Clean off items and fold properly and store away. 5- Unplug all piping, both in the pool and at the filter system area. 6- Re-attach any deck equipment you have such as ladders, rails, diving boards, etc. Make sure to reconnect any grounding wires or straps that may have been attached to the metal parts last year. 7- Lubricate all bolts on the dive board, ladders and/or rails. This will prevent them from rusting over the summer. Remember, you are probably the one who will be closing the pool, so you want the bolts to come off easy at closing time ! 8- Re-install the skimmer baskets and any return jet eyeball fittings. If an above ground pool, you may have to re-attach the actual skimmer and return fittings onto the pool (depending on how the pool was closed). If an above ground pool, also hookup any hoses from the skimmer and return jets to the pump and filter. 9- Hook up pump, filter and any other additional equipment you might have (booster pumps, spa equipment, waterfall circulation pumps, heaters, etc.). 10- Turn on the power to the pool system. You may have to turn on the circuit breaker from the house. Start and check system. Check for leaks or drips. Make sure any grounding straps or wires are properly connected to the pump and any other components that need them. Make sure pump primes properly. Check for proper flow. Backwash the filter thoroughly. Add new DE if you have a DE filter. If some pieces of equipment do not appear to be operating properly, you might want to first check our INFO/TIPS page under the POOL TROUBLESHOOTING section. If you cannot repair the problem yourself, contact a local pool professional for assistance. 11- Shock the pool with any chlorine shock product. This is available in liquid or granular form. You want to add enough to raise the chlorine level of the pool to at least 3.0 ppm (darker yellow color in most liquid test kits). If you use granular shock, do not throw it directly into the pool ! You could bleach and stain the liner. It is best to mix the granular shock chlorine in a bucket and then add that mixture into the skimmer while the system is running. 12- If your pool is a "green swamp" when you open it, see our TIPS/INFO section under HOW TO CLEAR A GREEN POOL for further information. 13- If your pool water is relatively clear, accurately test your water for chlorine, PH and Alkalinity levels. If available, also test for Stabilizer (cyanuric acid). Adjust these chemicals to the proper levels. Add a high quality algaecide to the water. See our TIPS/INFO section under EZ POOL WATER CHEMISTRY section for more information. 14- Let pool run for at least 24 hours. Vacuum any debris out of the bottom. Retest water. Do not go into pool until water is crystal clear and chlorine level is under 2.0 ppm (medium yellow color on most test kits). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Uh oh ... Houston, we have a problem Sometimes things don't go so smoothly after you open your pool. Here are some common problems and what actions you should take: 1- Obvious drips coming from filter tank, pump or visible pipes. Try tightening the fittings. If you cannot get leaks to stop, contact a local pool professional. 2- Sand in pool under or near the return jets. This may mean the pool has an underground pipe leak or, if you have a sand filter, it could mean that something in the sand filter is cracked. If you are loosing water as well, we suggest contacting a local pool professional. If you are not losing water, then take apart the sand filter and look for a cracked part. 3- DE in pool under or near the return jets. This means that there is something in the DE filter that is ripped or cracked. Take the filter apart and look for cracked part or ripped element. 4- DE filter isn't putting out enough water pressure and/or isn't effectively filtering the pool. You should backwash the filter immediately. Add new DE. If problem persists, filter may be in need of an "acid wash". If you do not know how to do this, we suggest contacting a local pool professional. 5- Sand filter isn't putting out enough water pressure and/or isn't effectively filtering the pool. You should backwash the filter immediately. If problem persists, filter may be in need of a sand change. If you do not know how to do this, we suggest contacting a local pool professional. 6- You notice many air bubbles mixing with the water coming out of the return jets. Probably means that there is a suction line leak, usually under or by the skimmers. You could try digging down and see what you can see, but we suggest contacting a local pool professional to repair something like this ! 7- You notice settled or wet dirt. You see bricks or patio blocks around the skimmers or return jets settling or sinking into the ground. Probably means an underground pipe leak at that point. You could try digging down and see what you can see, but we suggest contacting a local pool professional to repair something like this ! 8- Pump makes a loud squealing noise, it heats up or is not running to its full capability. This indicates that the pump is in need of professional service. Either remove it and bring it to a pool store or pump shop for repair - or replace the pump. 9- You notice that your pool is losing water... >>> If the pool water level goes down to the bottom of the skimmer and stops, this usually means that it is a suction line leak, most likely directly under the skimmer. We suggest contacting a local pool professional to repair something like this ! >>> If the pool water level goes down to the bottom of the return jets and then stops, this usually means that it is a return line leak, most likely directly by the wall jet return fitting - but it could be anywhere in the return line. We suggest contacting a local pool professional to repair something like this ! >>> If the pool water level goes down to the top, middle or bottom of the light unit, this usually means that the light is leaking. This is usually the fitting in the light niche where the metal or plastic conduit pipe is attached to the metal niche. We suggest contacting a local pool professional to repair something like this ! >>> If the water level goes down to any other level on the side walls and then stops, this usually means that the leak is in the liner on the pool side wall or possibly in the step unit gasket. Inspect the pool visually around the water level and check to see if you can see a hole. Check the area where the LADDER comes in contact with the liner. This is a very common leak point ! If you cannot clearly see a leak hole, we suggest contacting a local pool professional to locate & repair the leak. >>> If the water level goes down past they side walls, then it usually means that the leak is in the pool floor. This is bad ! You do not want all the water to drain out of the pool. It is bad for the liner and very bad for the pool walls - you do not want the pool to fall in ! If you see that you are quickly losing all the water in your pool, put a hose in the pool, start to refill it and contact a local pool professional to locate & patch the hole. | ||||
| SNAKEBITE | posted on 05-15-2001 @ 8:42 AM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: Jan. 01 | I think TW is our board pool boy after that list. lol TW's list is right on target, follow it and you shouldn't have any problems. Remember don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things | ||||
| TeenWeek what's a status? | posted on 05-15-2001 @ 8:45 AM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00 | Thanks Snakebite. It is amazing what you can find on Yahoo. | ||||
| KOATAS | posted on 05-15-2001 @ 8:53 AM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: Oct. 00 | Does Yahoo have a detailed list on how to make a woman who won't say NO to any request? | ||||
| Doc Smith I Love Anthony Zinni | posted on 05-15-2001 @ 9:17 AM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Sep. 00 | quote:Yeah, it says "Be Russell Crowe"  | ||||
| Suzie I was supposed to have a status, but some FNMoron forgot what it was supposed to be. | posted on 05-15-2001 @ 9:22 AM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: Aug. 00 | Yeah, I recommend starting with the cue ball a little to the left for an effective break. Unless you're talking about 9-ball.... | ||||
| fatty chopped meat | posted on 05-15-2001 @ 4:02 PM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: Jan. 01 | [/obscure reference] teenweek where were you when spaz wanted to crack the safe combo with a stethescope? [/obscure reference] Justin Credible is under my wing since 4-12-01 | ||||
| SweetAngel | posted on 05-15-2001 @ 5:13 PM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: May. 01 | Thanks TW (that list was awesome...remind me to use Yahoo for everything!) and everyone else who helped. I'm going to try to do this on Saturday (watch, it will be the one day it rains!). quote: Broken, "hire"? I thought I'd get volunteers! LOL :) quote: Rowe, that's really gross. I had a dead squirrel and dead frog (who died eating a mouse) in my fish pond last year, but nothing as big as a dog. Doc, any idea where I can get Russell Crowe before Saturday? LOL Thanks again everyone. | ||||
| LaughRiot | posted on 05-15-2001 @ 11:06 PM | | |||
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