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Alt.Home.Repair is a worldwide Usenet news group that is used to discuss various aspects of Home Improvement.
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Electric cord and wiring questions... [35 articles]
The Henchman - 2011-07-15 05:35:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Electrical & Wiring | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Pest Control | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
I have a swimming pool pump for the filter that is supposed to run 24 hours
a day.
The pump can run in either 230V/7.5A or 115V/15A settings. The old owners
of the house elected to run it 230/...
How to pool chlorinators work? [22 articles]
Peabody - 2011-07-20 12:37:00 [In: Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
I have a pool, and use an ancient Guardex "open" chlorinator that
takes 1-inch trichlor tablets. But I can't get parts for it
anymore, and every now and then the check valves get crud in them,
...Suggestion for a good pool glue (plastic on plastic, always under water) [16 articles]
arkland - 2011-07-15 15:46:00 [In: Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
I have a small 1-inch long, half-inch wide white plastic 'tab' that fell
off which holds a cover down.
It's all under water (a few thousand gallons would have to be removed to
expose it to air...Moving a deck and pool [4 articles]
stryped - 2011-07-19 16:07:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Decks & Patios | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
My parents have a 4 year old 16x32 doughboy oval pool. They have torn
the liner inadvertantly cleaning it and have decided they dont want it
anymore. They just put a salt water system in it last yea...removing above ground pool [8 articles]
stryped - 2011-07-23 08:59:00 [In: Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
What is the best /proper order to remive an above ground doughboy so
it can be re installed somewhere else?
...In-ground pool question/rant [36 articles]
Jim T - 2011-08-09 11:09:00 [In: Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
Last year I got hit with algae early so I got "phosfree" and it cleared
it up.
Went to a maintance dose of "pool perfect phosfree" earlier this year
and the algae came this year about two month...Pool Vacuum Hose Question [7 articles]
Lee - 2011-08-05 09:34:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
If this question should be on a different group, please let me know; I
don't want to create clutter here.
We have a Hayward Pool-Vac Ultra that is powered through about 35 feet
of 1 1/2 inch (sec...Remote Pool Thermometer [6 articles]
Old mercury thermometer broke. Looking for a digital remote and see only one, AquaQuick, which seems to have lousy ratings. Any suggestions? ...Pool Vacuum Hose Question [5 articles]
Lee - 2011-08-11 13:36:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
If this question should be on a different group, please let me know; I
don't want to create clutter here.
We have a Hayward Pool-Vac Ultra that is powered through about 35 feet
of 1 1/2 inch (sec...May I compare my well water setup to yours (3,094 usable gallons) [81 articles]
SF Man - 2011-08-20 19:19:00 [In: Appliances | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
I'm confused. I just ran out of water.
It's dry season, and it's a new house (to me) and the water tanks are
'empty' and the wells are barely re-filling them.
I ran some calculations which, if...Pool Water Pumps for Clean and Safe Swimming Pools [2 articles]
Vacuum Pumps - 2011-08-17 07:40:00 [In: Energy Efficiency | Health & Safety | Security & Surveillance | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
I have a swimming pool at home and I want it to be always clean and safe to=
use. That is why I bought water pumps from Pump Solutions Australasia, th=
e leading wholesaler of pumps for industrial...Pool Water Pumps for Clean and Safe Swimming Pools [3 articles]
Vacuum Pumps - 2011-08-17 13:53:00 [In: Energy Efficiency | Health & Safety | Security & Surveillance | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
I have a swimming pool at home and I want it to be always clean and safe to=
use. That is why I bought water pumps from Pump Solutions Australasia, th=
e leading wholesaler of pumps for industrial...Water powered back up sump pump [27 articles]
Mikepier - 2011-09-02 08:46:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Plumbing & Water Supply | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
With hurricane Irene coming, I did not want to take a chance with a
wet basement if my power goes out. My sump pump saved me from the last
heavy rain, so I know this time it will be worse. I did n...How to remove pool drain cover 9 feet under water to check for a clogged pipe? [90 articles]
SF Man - 2011-09-07 15:40:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Plumbing & Water Supply | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
My pool drain is 9 feet underwater - and - I think it's clogged because the
pump runs dry every time I switch from both the spa & pool or just the spa,
to the pool only.
The drain cover has screw...What parts of a pool motor need replacement? [40 articles]
Abol - 2011-09-15 04:22:00 [In: Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
My pool motor is making noise.
Googling, I find the following parts "seem" to be in need of replacing:
- Shaft seal
- Bearings (two) for the motor
- O-ring (for the pump)
Anything else norm...