http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/basic-pool-care-blog.html The Basic Swimming Pool Care Blog keeps you up-to-date on all additions and changes to the Basic-Pool-Care.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us swimming pool care Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:07:29 GMT Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:07:29 GMT clean-pool-and-spa.com http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/salt-level.html I have just had a new inground vinyl pool built. Pool folks are still adjusting chemicals. One worker is concerned the salt level is high at 3800 ppm, Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:07:26 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/winter-chemical-levels.html Do I need to maintain salt and cyanuric acid levels in the winter when chlorine generator is not running? Thanks for the question Keith Here's a question Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:52:39 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/sand-in-pool-after-replacing-with-hayward-filter.html Same problem but I took it one step further and replaced the filter and multipart with a Hayward filter. Need to vacuum daily or sand accumulates. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:03:03 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/how-do-i-unclog-hot-tubswimming-pool-line.html The gravity pipe from spa to pool is blocked. It has several 90degree joints. Have tried flushing with a hose & vacuuming, to no avail. What do you Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:04:33 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/cold-weather-question-for-a-salt-pool-that-runs-year-round.html I have a salt water pool which I keep running year round. It has a cold weather program that keeps the pump and the waterfall running when the temp gets Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:59:34 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/low-calcium-in-pools-can-cause-burns.html I recieved a call about someone having burns on their face. They said the doctor told them it's from low calcium levels in a pool. The parameters were Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:49:19 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/cartridge-filter-pressure.html I have a Sta Rite cartridge filter. I can not get the pressure below 19. Even if I remove the cartridge the pressure remains the same. I know the pressure Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:49:13 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/backwash-valve.html The backwash valve has open > and Thanks for the question Rachel My first question is do you have a push/pull valve? Many of these you need to Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:13:33 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/new-saltwater-pool-5-weeks-starting-to-go-cloudy-not-green.html I have saltwater clorinator (normal reading for nominal operation) on timer with the filter runs 2 x 4 hours per day, filter pressure normal, waste near Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:50:26 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/average-price-for-gunite-diving-pool-20-x-40-in-tulsa-ok.html How much is an average price for a 20 x 40 gunite diving pool, salt water, heater, Polaris, diving board, tanning shelf in Tulsa, ok? How much is a hot Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:23:48 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/filling-fiberglass-pool-salt-chlorinator.html Does it matter to fill the pool with water say 10 days after they completed the fibre glass? What are the advantages of using salt chlorinator? Hello Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:23:48 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/indoor-pool-humidity-problem.html The heated pool water is 80 deg. the room tempature is 76 deg. The windows are steamed over all the time and moisture is dripping from the ceiling and Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:23:16 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/does-swimming-in-a-cool-pool-with-doors-open-in-nov-cause-bronchitis.html I have been swimming in YMCA pool for almost 2 yrs. I have had bronchitis in March now again in Nov. They open the doors to the outside. I'm freezing Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:52:46 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/sand-filter-high-pressure.html Recently,when the pump is set to either backwash or filter, the pressure builds up and the clear plastic top of the sand filter blows off! I assume that Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:29:16 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/crumbling-paint-from-brand-new-concrete-pool.html We had quartz and glittery blue colour to finish our new concrete pool. When it is being cleaned there is white powder seen coming from the walls and glitter Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:02:31 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/large-amounts-of-calcium-on-pool-walls.html We have a two month old salt water pool with beadcrete plaster. About 3 weeks ago we noticed a buildup on the polaris that looked like sand particles. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:44:11 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/chlorine-testing-for-indoor-pool.html When Alkalinity and PH are within normal range, and after adding 5# of shock, still not getting ANY reading on test kit. Pool size is approx 20k gal. Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:43:46 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/mosquito-like-animals-on-pool-water.html In my small pool at the moment I must have about 20 - 30 of these very fast moving mosquito like animals skimming across the water. I have just shock Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:37:48 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/water-coming-out-backwash-hose-i-need-help.html I have a sand filter and water keeps coming out my backwash hose on every setting except recirculate. Water doesn't come out on filter setting unless Sun, 11 Dec 2011 04:10:46 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/what-to-do-with-waste-port-on-filter.html I just bought a new sand filter and the manual doesn't say what to put into the waste port. Does it get capped or install a operating valve to open or Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:38:41 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/keeping-my-pool-open-this-winter.html I keep my pool open through the winter. I was out of town for a few days and we had a freeze. I'm afraid to turn on my pump now. Have I ruined it Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:35:48 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/how-long-to-run-the-pool-pump-filter.html Question Should the pump always be turned on? I have an in-ground pool and I heard different opinion. Some say that the pump should always be on 24/7, Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:28:44 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/can-i-make-liquid-shock-from-powdered-chlorine-shock.html Is it possible to make liquid shock from powdered shock. I use liquid shock to wash houses but this time of the year it's hard to get were powerd is readly Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:09:26 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/pool-alkalinity-and-ph.html Our pool got plastered last week ( 20x45 ). We were told to test it everyday for 30 days before we close it. Today was my first time to test it , PH Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:50:37 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/how-many-gallons-of-muriatic-acid-will-be-needed-when-we-acid-wash-the-pool-before-we-paint-it.html We are going to repaint our pool which is about 25,000 gallon and we know we need to acid wash it before we paint it. We got a few gallon of 14.5% Hydrogen Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:37:34 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/backyard-swimming-pool-sand-filter.html It has looked like I have sand in the bottom of my pool. The pool shop people have been around to check the laterals and they are fine (they removed the Sat, 29 Oct 2011 04:31:40 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/bromine-or-chlorine.html Which chemical is easier to maintain and balance? I have a continuance problem with Hot Tub Rash and I check and re-adjust the water on a daily basis Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:40:06 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/battling-green-algae.html Green algae took over our pool a few weeks ago. I've been trying to clear it up before closing the pool for winter. Yesterday I added approx. 10 lbs calcium Sun, 23 Oct 2011 04:37:06 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/how-much-to-maintain-my-own-pool.html A saltwater pool with chlorinater, gets fornight service at the moment, want to save $. How much will it cost? Is it worth it/easy and what equipment Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:36:55 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/sinus-congestion-and-infections-pool-air-burning-eyes.html I have recently joined the YMCA. I use the pool for my exercises and walking based on doctor's recommendation. The pool was shut down for a month so Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:15:24 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/very-confused-on-winterizing-above-ground-pool.html Can you please help me with winterizing my above ground pool? This is the first year we have had one and every website says something different. I do Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:08:03 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/powdery-sediment-on-bottom-of-swimming-poolyellow-algae.html Question After having my water analyzed I added soda ash, then alkalinity up and finally Phosfree. I ran the pump for 48 hours and the water turned cloudy. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:59:23 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/why-does-my-alkalinity-keep-going-up.html I have a 30,000 gallon salt water system with a cartridge filter. My pool is two years old and I've always had problems with the alkalinity. It's extremely Sun, 09 Oct 2011 06:12:25 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/swimming-pool-in-1st-floor.html I am planning to construct a swimming pool in my house but in 1st floor. I need your suggestions about this. Thanks for the question Phani Much of Sat, 08 Oct 2011 02:29:13 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/can-i-leave-pool-open.html I would like to leave my pool open this winter will this be okay if I run my pump for 6 hours a day and vacuum every two weeks and treat with chemicals Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:11:13 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/indoor-pool-shut-down-question.html What is the best way to maintain/close an indoor pool while away for the winter months? The pool is a vinyl 12 x 24 in a detached, heated structure with Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:51:56 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/relocating-an-above-ground-pool.html We currently own a 18 ft above ground pool. We are trading our double wide in for a larger and new manufactured home. Which will extend eight feet longer Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:27:50 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/winterizing-with-algecide-above-ground-salt-water-pool.html First let me say your website is very imformative and I have bookmarked it. I purchased a home in Northern Canada in May with a SALT WATER (Aqua Trol) Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:24:35 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/22-year-old-sand-filter-crushed-glass.html I want to change from Sand Media to Glass Media. There are no problems with my 22 year old sand filter. No returning of sand everything is working fine. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:14:28 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/calcium-in-a-salt-water-pool.html Can you tell me what level I should keep my calcium at in my salt water inground vinyl pool? The text strips say 250-500. I have been told that is Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:21:25 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/painting-a-concrete-pool.html We have a 30 x 60 inground pool that we have drained and cleaned as it needs to be painted. We recently switched over to a salt water chlorinator system Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:30:54 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/grey-algae-on-vinyl-liner.html We have a french swimming pool which has a liner and we have algae growing along one wall and on the bottom round the wall. I am attaching a picture. Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:57:07 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/de-filter-not-cleaning-off-during-backwash.html I have a Hayward DE filter. My pool is continuously green. I've tried to backwash it to clean off the filters but I do not see any of the black/green Sun, 18 Sep 2011 05:27:19 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/can-an-above-ground-pool-be-installed-in-a-yard-that-floods.html Please help! About 6 months ago we had a Doughboy installed and buried. 2 weeks after it was finished we had a lot of rain and our yard flooded, collapsing Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:40:03 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/size-of-in-ground-pool.html We want to buy a home and the only reasonable place for the inground pool is on this level patch of land right outside the kitchen. It will only accommodate Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:25:04 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/taking-care-of-a-salt-water-pool-cleaning-of-the-cell.html Taking care of a salt water pool, how important of the cleaning of the cell is for everyone. This man needs help with this, he will be upset if any woman Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:35:52 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/pool-pump-efficiency.html My pool pump runs up my power bill by around $150 per month (14 Hrs per day). It is a 2 hp Waterway Mustang 120. Is this what I should expect from this Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:35:02 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/saltwater-winterization.html Do I need to do anything special to close my saltwater pool? This is my first time closing a saltwater pool. Thanks for the question Rory There's Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:34:05 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/silt-and-mud-in-pool.html Our area experienced flooding from creeks and rivers and my above ground pool is filled with muddy silt-filled creek water. I have been running the filter, Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:33:14 GMT http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/pool-shock-with-powder.html I have a 1500 gallon pool and I didn't see my kind of chlorine in your list. So I was wondering how many ounces of the powder shock (brand kem-tek. active Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:12:04 GMT