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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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POOL---DE Filter Powder in Pool [7 articles]
Ron in NY - 2010-07-02 12:47:00 [In: Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | Windows & Doors | ]
I think I'm getting DE filter powder in my pool. Every morning when I wake up, I
look out my window and see these small gray patches on the floor of my above
ground pool. When I come home from work,...
chemicals used by www.nature2.com [6 articles]
Deodiaus - 2010-07-03 20:20:00 [In: Furniture | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
Does anyone know what chemicals are used by the Nature2 pool filter to
reduce the amount of chlorine and algaecide needed? I think someone
said that it reduces the phosphates in the water, which ma...Should a pool light bulb be touching water only halfway (half in, half out)? [28 articles]
Terra Arcane - 2010-07-06 01:37:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Electrical & Wiring | Lighting | Plumbing & Water Supply | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
Should there be water touching the pool light bulb itself halfway?
I have three pool lights, all of which light up, but, after about 5
minutes, the GFCI trips (the circuit breaker does not trip).
...Opinions on upgrading Electrical panel... [25 articles]
The Henchman - 2010-07-06 13:03:00 [In: Appliances | Bathrooms | Electrical & Wiring | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Kitchens | Laundry Rooms | Lighting | Plumbing & Water Supply | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
I am thinking of having our 42 year old 100 amp fuse panel replaced with a
100 amp breaker panel.
Right now we cannot add new wires/circuits as the fuse panel is full. The
panel has the stove ...Where to find outdoor bathrobe hooks (brass? bronze?) for a good price? [22 articles]
Judy Zappacosta - 2010-07-05 23:02:00 [In: Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
I would like a dozen outdoor bathrobe hooks but all the ones I found were
either cheap plated hooks or very expensive designer brass or bronze
designs.
The hooks would be arranged on a dozen foot...CAMERON DIAZ
Harold Sapp - 2010-11-13 06:43:00 [In: Bathrooms | Flooring | Furniture | Laundry Rooms | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Pest Control | Plumbing & Water Supply | Security & Surveillance | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | Walls & Ceilings | ]
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...inground pool question [11 articles]
suwright - 2010-07-07 11:37:00 [In: Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
I have a in-ground concrete base pool with a vinyl liner. Is it
possible for me to tile over the concrete base and get rid of the
liner? Not sure what kind of supplies I would need for this if it is...Inground pool, corroded ladder anchors [14 articles]
Kip - 2010-07-11 14:48:00 [In: Decks & Patios | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
Our inground pool came with two ladders which consist of plastic steps
mounted to what appear to be stainless steel tubes. The pool company
supplied the ladder anchors which are now buried in the c...Odd swimming pool panel setup [9 articles]
RBM - 2010-07-14 11:16:00 [In: BBQs & Grills | Electrical & Wiring | Kitchens | Landscaping & Gardening | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
I come across a number of pool wiring jobs, where the electricians cut as
many corners as possible to keep costs down, and still remain legal. Unless
I'm missing something, it seems that this may ...Tech Data for SeaBlue Pool Heater?
jeff_wisnia - 2010-07-13 18:46:00 [In: Health & Safety | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
Can someone give me a lead on where to get a tech manual for a SeaBlue
Model 400 swimming pool heater?
I understand SeaBlue was aquired by Pentair, and Pentair won't answer my
inquiries about S...Automatic Pool Water Leveler, Anyone Built One? [51 articles]
SMS - 2011-01-02 17:10:00 [In: Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
In the summer I probably lose 150 gallons a day or so to evaporation
with the level falling about 1/4" per day. If it falls below the skimmer
level the pump will such air because the bottom drain ...Two pool questions: What "mortar" or "grout" to use; and how to get rid of green (algae?) spots? [13 articles]
Elmo - 2010-07-17 14:33:00 [In: Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I have two questions about pools.
1. About six to ten inches of mortar are missing from the top corner of an
edge of the tiles at the top of the pool. These tiles get wet but this
particular edge...Freeware volume calculator for irregularly shaped pool [38 articles]
LM - 2010-07-23 06:17:00 [In: Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | Windows & Doors | ]
What good is calculus if nobody practically uses it.
My pool has an uneven bottom (shallow and deep and varying greatly).
All pool-volume calculators I can find assume a gently sloping bottom (and...Pool filtration -- fine dust [28 articles]
Don Phillipson - 2010-07-22 11:08:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
Our well water has high levels of calcium and some
rust. So, while the pool is clean and chemically
stabilized, still water overnight reveals next morning
ultra-fine yellowish powder on the botto...Odd electric motor behavior -- pool pump [15 articles]
Ivan - 2010-07-25 12:41:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
Sometimes, when I start my pool pump motor, it turns for a few
revolutions, then pops the circuit breaker. Other times, it starts
and runs normally. This is not a case of clogged skimmers. Before...