Swimming Pools

To remove slime from the bottom of a vinyl pool, you can use a pool brush or scrubbing pad to physically scrub the affected area. You can also try using a vinyl pool cleaner or a mixture of water and vinegar to help break down the slime for easier removal. Regularly cleaning and maintaining your pool's pH and chlorine levels can also help prevent slime buildup in the future.

You can use the volumetric equations. To break them down simply: Volume = Width * Height * Depth Width * Height = Area Area of a circle = Pi * radius2 Okay, so now that we have remembered the formulas, we can plug in the numbers: Radius = 15/2 or 7.5 feet so Area = 3.14159265 (Pi) * 7.52 which equals 176.715 sqare feet Now, Volume = Area * Depth, so 176.7145868 (the area) * 4 = 706.858347 cubic feet. 1 gallon = 0.13368 cubic feet, so take 706.858347/0.13368 to get the answer: A 15 foot round above ground swimming pool that is 4 feet deep will hold 5,287.6676 gallons of water.

The main chemicals in a saltwater pool are sodium chloride (salt) and chlorine. The salt is converted into chlorine through a process called electrolysis, which helps to sanitize the pool water. Additionally, other chemicals such as stabilizer (cyanuric acid) and pH adjusters may be needed to maintain proper water balance.

---- Water colors will change according to angle, distance and light. White, black, grey and blue plaster colors will give different shades of blue water reflections. Tan plaster colors will reflect green water. Green plaster colors will vary between emerald and blue. A light grey plaster color will be light blue grey on the steps and in the shallowest part of the pool. It will become a darker blue as the water gets deeper.In two words -"Gorgeous" and "Inviting"!

In a word ~ NO. If the algae bloom is that severe maybe a replaster is in order. Sounds like you need to be more diligent on chemistry in the pool along with proper filtration among other things. Sounds like a problem of neglect. Black algae will bore into the plaster unlike green algae. It is very difficult to get rid of especially on rough plaster. You cannot cover over it or paint over it. Oh, the dark blue liner or any liner can and will cover and hide the algae problem but you will still have the algae problem and in fact compound the problem. The algae could bore through the new liner and then where will you be - - right back in the same boat. k

I'm bird dogging the details as we speak, but search the term "make soda ash from baking soda".....I would come back, but I have a zillion things to do today.

Vigorous and INSANE cleaning. If it is truly black algae, and not another type, this is the true bane of fishkeeping. My recommendations are investing in an algae scrubber and a scraper also (not a magnetic cleaner, these are practically useless). Take out any decor that has visibly been infested and throw it away. Boil any decor that you have left. If you cannot boil it, get rid of it. Change out all of your filter media and/or cartridges. Scrub down the glass and then scrape it. Do a 20% water change. And, most importantly of all, PRAY. Because even this might not get rid of it.

That would depend what shape and how deep the pool is.

If it is a round pool, 18 feet across and 4 feet deep, you would have 1000 cubic feet (pi R squared D), which is 28,300 liters.

Make up a water level, this consists of a clear plastic tube full of water with one end in a bucket of water Make sure the tube is long enough to cover the whole area of the proposed pool. you will note that the water level in the tube is always the same as that in the bucket and this will give you the reference you need to measure the slope in the land .

You should boost the chlorine. level somewhat. I would not drain unless there is another storm coming. Why waste the water?

For that mater you can avoid having to drain the pool altogether by put in in a floating pool skimmer no mater how high the water gets it works a 1,000 percent better then the existing static skimmer A: hmmm, I don't quite understand just how a floating skimmer will prevent the water from overflowing at the coping. Skimmers have nothing to do with removing excess water from the pool! In the answer above, you have got to mean add an overflow pipe at the water line and have it drain to the street or somewhere off the property. Boosting the chlorine answer is ok but in addition I would run the filter/pump to clear out the contaminants that the rain would add and that could also be from the splash of rain on the deck or off the roof or rain gutters. Only drain the water off if the storm is a strong one with lots of rain or if there is another rain storm coming in soon. k

Yes, sunscreen can contribute to oily residue and create a thin film on the surface of the pool water. Over time, this can lead to clogging of filters, affect water clarity, and may even result in the need for more frequent cleaning and maintenance.

To remove dried concrete from a stainless steel inground pool ladder, you can try using a wire brush or sandpaper to gently scrub the affected area. If that doesn't work, you can also try using a commercial rust remover specifically designed for stainless steel surfaces. Be sure to rinse the ladder thoroughly with water after cleaning to prevent any damage.

To determine how much muriatic acid to add to a 2200-gallon pool, you need to test the pool water's pH level using a test kit. Based on the pH level test results, you can calculate the amount of muriatic acid needed to bring the pH to the appropriate range, typically between 7.2 and 7.6. It's crucial to follow the manufacturer's guidelines for adding chemicals to your pool to avoid over-treating the water.

To calculate the total number of mini tiles needed, you would first need to convert the measurements to the same unit (either feet or meters). Then, you can calculate the area of the pool by multiplying the length by the width. Finally, you can estimate the number of mini tiles required by dividing the pool area by the area covered by each mini tile.

The time it takes to remove rust color from a pool can vary depending on the severity of the staining. It typically involves using a pool stain remover or a mixture of chemicals and scrubbing the affected areas. In some cases, it may take a few days to a week to completely remove the rust color.

One fiber optic strand is made of glass. It is quite small and the light actually passes through an area within the core of the strand. Data is pushed through (zeros and ones) and data can be 'piggy backed' with other data. Think of a prism and all the data is the colors in the prism. The computer systems will take all the data (colors) and condense them into one (white light) and push them through the fiber strand at the speed of light. At the other end of the fiber cable, the reverse is done and the data goes out to respected customers (ie Walmart, your bank or cell service). The fiber may or may not have a splice. If so, then the splice must be near perfect or the data will bounce (refract) out, much like dropping a pebble into a calm lake...the ripples will disturb the data. You couldn't have water in the splice, as it is fused together with heat. Fiber Optic Cable splicing is a technical skill and can be time-consuming. It may take one full day to simply splice 24 fibers. Fiber optic cables come in different groups. For example, telecom can have cables with as few as 12 fibers or as many as 244. So, call someone before you dig in your yard in case you hit one of these cables. The data lost and customers lost to the owner of the cable could run into the millions of dollars...and your homeowner's insurance may not cover you! Hope this helps!!
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There is a great product on the market from a company called Wood Stove Pools. It is a completely stainless steel wood stove pool heater. The main reason it is stainless steel is because of the chemicals used in pools. Chlorine and slat water will corrode mild steel.

A wood-burning pool heater is just a wood-burning water heater. That said, there are a number of different makers out there. Use the link below and begin looking at the different ones. Feel free to refine your search if you wish.

Yes, Pristine Blue is a popular chemical option for treating pools. It is known for being effective in keeping pool water clean and clear by controlling algae and bacteria growth. However, it is recommended to always follow the manufacturer's instructions and consult with a pool professional before adding any new chemicals to your pool.

At 60 deg pool water is extreamly cold to human skin, the kind of water that makes you jump back out of the water as soon as you get in and i tried to get used to 60 deg water and it took me about 45 minutes to ever have the water be o.k. to my skin so I dont belive you could ever get used 60deg water.

Usually, the best and easiest way to determine is by looking at the prices: The higher the price, the better the pool.

Stainless steel may be the best. But steel will be affected by chlorine and may rust eventually. Aliminum does not rust.

Aluminum by nature is very soft, unless it is an "alloy," which would make it too rigid for above-ground pool construction. Above-ground pools need a certain amount of flexibility to accommodate water movement and temperature changes.

It is also important is to make sure of the gauge of the walls! If the walls are not of at least 30 gauge, and have a deep corrugation (ridges in the wall) they not last as well.

It may be too early to open a pool in mid-April in Delaware as temperatures can still be on the cooler side. It's recommended to wait until consistently warm weather is forecasted to ensure you can fully enjoy your pool without any issues.

Salt water will evaporate first. Salt takes up space so to speak and there's less "water" to evaporate and so it seems to evaporate faster.

You can't have a smimming pool on a plane for the same reason you can't keep water for use in sprinklers. A body of water would swish around on the plane upsetting the balance, the consequences could be fatal. The weight of any amount of water needed to actually swim in would be enormous, and you'd have to eliminate a great deal of weight elsewhere. But the inertia of the water would cause even more catastrophic problems.

You didn't provide enough information to fully answer this question. Volume requires 3 dimensions, and you provided 2 (or didn't fully explain the 3rd). To determine volume, you need length, width and height LxWxH=Volume. I'll explain how to solve this math problem the best way I can. 1 gallon = 231 cubic inches http://www.onlineconversion.com/volume.htm Now that you know there are 231 cubic inches per gallon, determine the volume of water you need in inches. I'm going to guess you were meaning the tube is 12 inches long and either a 4 inch diameter. Volume of a cylinder can be acheived by multipling the area of the base times height. Assuming your cylinder is a perfect circle with an inside diameter of 4 inches, the base would be PI * r2 or 3.141592 * (2*2) or 12.535668 inches square. Multiply this times the height (12), and you'll get the cubic inches required to fill the cylinder...or 150.796416 cubic inches. Divide by 231 (cubic inches per gallon) equalling .6528 US gallons required to fill the tube.

Damage you hair is more like it. The chlorine is very bad for your hair and should be rinsed after swimming. A: Not a good idea to shampoo in the hair in the pool. You are contaminating the water.