Comments for GearPool Weblog http://gearpool.net Your source for pool supplies and gear! Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:22:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on has anyone attached this pump Intex Krystal Clear Model 56611 Chlorine Generator/Filter Pump to an above pool? by goobermandudeguysaweet http://gearpool.net/has-anyone-attached-this-pump-intex-krystal-clear-model-56611-chlorine-generatorfilter-pump-to-an-above-pool/comment-page-1/#comment-5794 goobermandudeguysaweet Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:22:24 +0000 http://gearpool.net/has-anyone-attached-this-pump-intex-krystal-clear-model-56611-chlorine-generatorfilter-pump-to-an-above-pool/#comment-5794 My neighbors did but not that exact model. it didnt work and they felt sad, angry, and depressed. So then they got a filter pump made for their pool. You are better off that way too. My neighbors did but not that exact model. it didnt work and they felt sad, angry, and depressed. So then they got a filter pump made for their pool. You are better off that way too.

]]> Comment on just bought an above ground pool and my pump is a sand pump what kind of sand do i use? by wonhunglo http://gearpool.net/just-bought-an-above-ground-pool-and-my-pump-is-a-sand-pump-what-kind-of-sand-do-i-use/comment-page-1/#comment-5781 wonhunglo Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:48:13 +0000 http://gearpool.net/just-bought-an-above-ground-pool-and-my-pump-is-a-sand-pump-what-kind-of-sand-do-i-use/#comment-5781 Beach Sand Beach Sand

]]> Comment on just bought an above ground pool and my pump is a sand pump what kind of sand do i use? by nancy m http://gearpool.net/just-bought-an-above-ground-pool-and-my-pump-is-a-sand-pump-what-kind-of-sand-do-i-use/comment-page-1/#comment-5780 nancy m Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:48:13 +0000 http://gearpool.net/just-bought-an-above-ground-pool-and-my-pump-is-a-sand-pump-what-kind-of-sand-do-i-use/#comment-5780 a very fine white powder called DIATOMITE somtimes referred to as pool powder, or pool dirt (very common) can be found in many places, ie...hardware stores, some home depot's, depending on area... ect......just ask for a very fine white powder called DIATOMITE somtimes referred to as pool powder, or pool dirt (very common) can be found in many places, ie…hardware stores, some home depot’s, depending on area… ect……just ask for

]]> Comment on just bought an above ground pool and my pump is a sand pump what kind of sand do i use? by pommac http://gearpool.net/just-bought-an-above-ground-pool-and-my-pump-is-a-sand-pump-what-kind-of-sand-do-i-use/comment-page-1/#comment-5779 pommac Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:48:13 +0000 http://gearpool.net/just-bought-an-above-ground-pool-and-my-pump-is-a-sand-pump-what-kind-of-sand-do-i-use/#comment-5779 Go to your pool suplier.Has to be sifted and cleaned. Go to your pool suplier.Has to be sifted and cleaned.

]]> Comment on just bought an above ground pool and my pump is a sand pump what kind of sand do i use? by ttcttcguy http://gearpool.net/just-bought-an-above-ground-pool-and-my-pump-is-a-sand-pump-what-kind-of-sand-do-i-use/comment-page-1/#comment-5778 ttcttcguy Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:48:13 +0000 http://gearpool.net/just-bought-an-above-ground-pool-and-my-pump-is-a-sand-pump-what-kind-of-sand-do-i-use/#comment-5778 a sand that has very fine grains. Sorry , I don't know the name of it. a sand that has very fine grains. Sorry , I don’t know the name of it.

]]> Comment on just bought an above ground pool and my pump is a sand pump what kind of sand do i use? by windancerhil http://gearpool.net/just-bought-an-above-ground-pool-and-my-pump-is-a-sand-pump-what-kind-of-sand-do-i-use/comment-page-1/#comment-5777 windancerhil Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:48:13 +0000 http://gearpool.net/just-bought-an-above-ground-pool-and-my-pump-is-a-sand-pump-what-kind-of-sand-do-i-use/#comment-5777 Firstly, your FILTER is a sand filter. The pump is a different piece of equipment. Sand filters use a sifted sand called 20/40 frac. Get it at any pool store. It is screened so all the sand particles are the same size. Filters are engineered and built to use this type of sand. Do NOT use play sand, as some people will tell you. Read the label on the filter. It will tell how many pounds of sand are required. Don't underfill, or overfill. Firstly, your FILTER is a sand filter. The pump is a different piece of equipment. Sand filters use a sifted sand called 20/40 frac. Get it at any pool store. It is screened so all the sand particles are the same size. Filters are engineered and built to use this type of sand. Do NOT use play sand, as some people will tell you. Read the label on the filter. It will tell how many pounds of sand are required. Don’t underfill, or overfill.

]]> Comment on first pool, what are the steps for opening? by Melissa http://gearpool.net/first-pool-what-are-the-steps-for-opening/comment-page-1/#comment-5769 Melissa Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:26:40 +0000 http://gearpool.net/first-pool-what-are-the-steps-for-opening/#comment-5769 Muriatic acid to lower the ph, baking soda to raise alkalinity but I would not use bleach for chlorine, remember you get what you pay for. You will needs 3" chlorine tablets for everyday chlorinating, powdered chlorine for weekly shocking. I am assuming you know how to open the pool yourself and you are looking for maintenance tips after that. First, after opening, shock the pool (read package of shock and use recommended amount which is based on the gallons you have), let the pool run continuously for 48 hours. After 48 hours, have your water tested at a pool store. I would recommend you have your water tested monthly at the pool store and do it yourself with test strips weekly. Pay special attention to the starting pressure on your tank, if it goes 10 lbs above starting you will need to back wash. A weekly regimen of algaecide is needed to prevent algae but be careful that is does not contain copper - copper will stain you pool! After the 48 hours, run the pool for 8-10 hours a day, you might want to get a timer if you do not already have one. Good luck and enjoy your pool! Muriatic acid to lower the ph, baking soda to raise alkalinity but I would not use bleach for chlorine, remember you get what you pay for. You will needs 3" chlorine tablets for everyday chlorinating, powdered chlorine for weekly shocking.

I am assuming you know how to open the pool yourself and you are looking for maintenance tips after that. First, after opening, shock the pool (read package of shock and use recommended amount which is based on the gallons you have), let the pool run continuously for 48 hours. After 48 hours, have your water tested at a pool store. I would recommend you have your water tested monthly at the pool store and do it yourself with test strips weekly. Pay special attention to the starting pressure on your tank, if it goes 10 lbs above starting you will need to back wash. A weekly regimen of algaecide is needed to prevent algae but be careful that is does not contain copper – copper will stain you pool!

After the 48 hours, run the pool for 8-10 hours a day, you might want to get a timer if you do not already have one.

Good luck and enjoy your pool!

]]> Comment on I've taken my above ground pool out and have a big hole full of sand.What can I put there to cover the hole? by honeylulu2 http://gearpool.net/ive-taken-my-above-ground-pool-out-and-have-a-big-hole-full-of-sandwhat-can-i-put-there-to-cover-the-hole/comment-page-1/#comment-5731 honeylulu2 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:25:26 +0000 http://gearpool.net/ive-taken-my-above-ground-pool-out-and-have-a-big-hole-full-of-sandwhat-can-i-put-there-to-cover-the-hole/#comment-5731 I assume that since it is "full of sand" it isn't really a hole. Just cover the sand with 4" of topsoil, compact it with a rented roller, seed it to good quality grass and water it daily -- or if you're in a hurry, cover the soil with sod. But pay for the topsoil. The free stuff is either clay or is so polluted with thistle and other weeds that you'll never get a satisfactory lawn. I assume that since it is "full of sand" it isn’t really a hole. Just cover the sand with 4" of topsoil, compact it with a rented roller, seed it to good quality grass and water it daily — or if you’re in a hurry, cover the soil with sod.
But pay for the topsoil. The free stuff is either clay or is so polluted with thistle and other weeds that you’ll never get a satisfactory lawn.

]]> Comment on I've taken my above ground pool out and have a big hole full of sand.What can I put there to cover the hole? by o0oceanwaters http://gearpool.net/ive-taken-my-above-ground-pool-out-and-have-a-big-hole-full-of-sandwhat-can-i-put-there-to-cover-the-hole/comment-page-1/#comment-5730 o0oceanwaters Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:25:26 +0000 http://gearpool.net/ive-taken-my-above-ground-pool-out-and-have-a-big-hole-full-of-sandwhat-can-i-put-there-to-cover-the-hole/#comment-5730 sand box sand box

]]> Comment on I've taken my above ground pool out and have a big hole full of sand.What can I put there to cover the hole? by Dude http://gearpool.net/ive-taken-my-above-ground-pool-out-and-have-a-big-hole-full-of-sandwhat-can-i-put-there-to-cover-the-hole/comment-page-1/#comment-5729 Dude Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:25:26 +0000 http://gearpool.net/ive-taken-my-above-ground-pool-out-and-have-a-big-hole-full-of-sandwhat-can-i-put-there-to-cover-the-hole/#comment-5729 what about a brick patio??? what about a brick patio???

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