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Forum: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
11-29-05, 09:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,855
Posted By DPW

neemypeemy, You can plug the main drain with...

neemypeemy,

You can plug the main drain with now issues about out gassing chemicals. You don't mention what type of pool you have, concrete, vinyl liner or fiberglass. There are some many leak...
Forum: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
11-29-05, 09:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,351
Posted By DPW

Annette, It is a shame you want to get rid...

Annette,

It is a shame you want to get rid of the hot tub had you considered the wellness effects from a hot soak? If not you may want to investigate the Arthritis Foundations web site...
Forum: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
11-29-05, 07:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,487
Posted By DPW

Solar Blankets Do they work?

Star,

That is a great name! Yes solar blankets do work! When they first came out in the early 1980's I myself was skeptical, so we did a test in a small volume of water on a cool spring day. ...
Forum: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
11-22-05, 07:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,039
Posted By DPW

SWilbr, Although I am not an expert in...

SWilbr,

Although I am not an expert in fiberglass pools, I would say you are right on track about a crack in the pool. Even though you are not showing a crack in the gel coat it may be cracked...
Forum: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
11-22-05, 07:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,039
Posted By DPW

ndhelpspa, What a great name you parents...

ndhelpspa,

What a great name you parents gave you it fits your problem perfectly, Nd I think you problem could be equipment related or power related but not necessarily your installation. You...
Forum: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
11-17-05, 08:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,874
Posted By DPW

MB, Looks like you will be busy, once you...

MB,

Looks like you will be busy, once you get that spa installed you will no doubt need to relax in it! I have never seen any do it yourself plans for spa lifts. But in your construction keep in...
Forum: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
11-17-05, 08:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,265
Posted By DPW

Spa Sub Pannel

MB,

Your on the correct track to hire an electrician to do the install. They will take care of the wiring. Unless you are very experienced in electrial installations of this type I would leave...
Forum: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
11-16-05, 07:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,355
Posted By DPW

Graham, I am not sure what happen on the...

Graham,

I am not sure what happen on the first post but here it is again in full text. I have to first confess that I am old school, when I first started in the pool industry Concrete was the...
Forum: Cleaning and Restoration. Plus Mold, Mildew and Stain Removal
11-12-05, 10:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,064
Posted By DPW

Kremler, You are wise to be cautious about...

Kremler,

You are wise to be cautious about what you put in your spa that will come in contact with the spa water. Petroleum products are a definite NO! If you head rests are rubber I am not...
Forum: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
11-11-05, 01:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 986
Posted By DPW

Ozone and mineral filters

Homer,

Ozone and the mineral filter you refer to are both supplemental products you still need to maintain a sanitizer in the spa. The problem with a spa is that you have a hot water environment...
Forum: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
11-10-05, 09:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,341
Posted By DPW

Vinyl liner draining

Rodney,

It is never a good idea to completely drain a vinyl liner pool because as you noted the liner may shrink and then you will be looking for a new liner for your pool. You do not mention if...
Forum: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
10-01-05, 02:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,984
Posted By DPW

How to winterize your salt water pool

Phillip,

You ask an excellent question. You will go through the same process you usually do if you were using chlorine tablets with a few diferences. First you will want to remove the cell from...
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