Use this information for troubleshooting your pool and keep it perfect all swimming season. I've narrowed the pool problems list down to a manageable list and touched on the most common swimming pool problems you'll face as a pool owner. There are literally hundreds of problems, but this list will absolutely point you in the right directions. And as an added bonus, I've included several detailed videos to help.
And for a complete list, I have a wonderful eBook "Solutions To Common Pool Water Problems" that has even more detailed information.
You will find the solutions on this page to the most common pool problems. For much more information, or if you'd like to either clear up your pool yourself or talk with me personally, simply go my resources page found HERE to begin.
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Go HERE to learn more about clearing up your green pool water, and HERE to learn about cloudy pool water.
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Go HERE to learn more about clearing up your black algae.
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Here is where we'll touch on your filtration system in a bit of detail.
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Every pool owner has pool problems from time to time. It's inevitable and part of having a swimming pool. By taking your time, learning a thing or two, and with a little effort, you'll be able to fix your pool problems and save some big time money.
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Hot Tub Murky Water
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Pool Changed Color AFter Acid Wash & Unclog Hot Tub Pool Line
About 4 weeks ago, our regular pool maintenance guy suggested an acid wash for our 8 year old salt system pool. We trust him and agreed. The plaster is …
How Long To Run Pool Pump & Filter Pump Motor Overheating
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, others …
Swimming Pool Pump And Filter Too Big
I have a pool that's 18'x42" and a swimming pool pump filter system that's for a 24'x 48" pool.
My question is can I use this big of a pump on this …
Is A Building Permit Required For A Swimming Pool?
Do we need a building permit for a swimming pool even though this is not a permanent fixture? Land use permit?
Do we need to pay this every year …
GPM flow rate too low on 1 of 2 return pipes Not rated yet
I work with a 58,000 gallon indoor pool that uses two Pentair pumps and two large Sand Filters. The required GPM for the pool is 161. I have a consistent …
Air bubbles in pool. Buster Crabb Pool 12 feet x 24 Not rated yet
We have a super Hayward pump' The gasket has been replaced and we still have air bubbles when it is running. The sand filter needs bleeding lot. I have …
Poor Skimmer Suction Not rated yet
Opened my pool and was running the filter (24' above ground with a msand filter) after a couple of days the pressure on the the gauge was 0 even with good …
Jandy Valve Water Emptying Out Of Pool & Air Leak In Skimmer Not rated yet
Why is the water draining out of my pool into the sewer when I have the settings to vacuum and even to filter? Are there other valves I should worry about …