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Questions about residential swimming pools

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How long can a concrete pool stay without the water?

Depends on where the natural water table is and how much pressure it can put on the pool (which is a function of the porosity of the earth immediately surrounding the pool). … But again, those are only as good as the sub-surface porosity at relieving water pressure on the pool shell. …
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Metals in pool turn water green after adding shock, what's the solution?

Get ready to buy some chemicals and clean your filter. You need a chelating agent (for pools often sold as "Metal Free") to bind the metals. Adding a clarifier will help coagulate that plus the othe …
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Leaving a pool covered for a season and through another winter

If it were me I'd probably also dump in a "winterizing" dose of KemTek 60% algaecide, and if you have any metal in your water or pool also a winterizing dose of stain preventer. …
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How should I remove the water from my pool cover?

The water in the pool will also be gross, so I wouldn't rule out option 1. Especially if you'd otherwise be refilling the pool with a water source that has metals or other problematic contaminants. … I've done all three, and now have a mesh cover that lets water drain into the pool when it's on. …
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How to clarify and remove green tint to an in ground pool

You have to get your water tested for metals and phosphates (most pool stores will do this for free if you bring in a water sample), and then get rid of any measurable amounts using products designed for …
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Watertight power connections [closed]

I have pool pumps hardwired through grey "Sealproof" flex conduit. …
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