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Does the pump need to be on when you shock a pool?
Does the pump need to be on when you shock a pool? When shocking the pool, it’s absolutely mandatory to run the pump. If you don’t, pieces of algae will s...
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Why is my above ground pool filter Brown?
Why is my above ground pool filter Brown? The brown staining in your pool is caused by oxidized iron, which is probably getting in your pool from the well...
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What can damage a pool pump?
What can damage a pool pump? Low Water Levels Pool leaks can rapidly cause a loss of pump prime, as can air leaks in front of the pump (unrelated to water...
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What to do with pool if power goes out in winter?
What to do with pool if power goes out in winter? If the power goes out and your pool system stops running: Cut off the current to your equipment from the...
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What is the purpose of chlorination of water?
What is the purpose of chlorination of water? Chlorination is the process of adding chlorine to drinking water to kill parasites, bacteria, and viruses. D...
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Is regular Clorox oxygen bleach?
Is regular Clorox oxygen bleach? The short answer to your question is YES! Our Clorox 2® Stain Remover & Color Booster has hydrogen peroxide as its ac...
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How do you get the dirty taste out of potatoes?
How do you get the dirty taste out of potatoes? Soaking potatoes in water with a little lemon juice or white wine vinegar when you are ready to prepare th...
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What makes pools Green Besides algae?
What makes pools Green Besides algae? Two reasons that your pool is green could be algae, of course, or copper. If your shock or algaecide doesn’t do the ...
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How long does it take cyanuric acid to dissolve?
How long does it take cyanuric acid to dissolve? 2 to 5 days The time it takes for cyanuric acid to dissolve is 2 to 5 days. It’s important to be patient ...
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Why does my saltwater pool keep turning green?
Why does my saltwater pool keep turning green? While green algae are endemic in salt water pools, they are the easiest to kill. Green algae tend to grow d...
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How often should you run your pool pump?
How often should you run your pool pump? 8 hours a day Overall, the lessons learned today is you should run your pool pump an average 8 hours a day to pro...
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Can swallowing swimming pool water make you sick?
Can swallowing swimming pool water make you sick? Dr Cichi says that If swallowed, it can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as an upset stomach, nausea an...
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Does pool vacuum remove algae?
Does pool vacuum remove algae? Use A Pool Vacuum The most effective tool to get rid of dead algae is a pool vacuum, and there are two ways you can remove ...
