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What dissolves dead algae?

What dissolves dead algae? Use a chlorine shock product to kill algae in the pool. Once you've killed the algae, you are still left with the problem of removing it from the pool. Dead algae turns white or gray in color and falls to the bottom of the pool. What does dead algae look like in your pool? Once the algae is killed, some of it will be captured in the filter, but because the dead algae particles are so fine, they will settle to the bottom of the pool, usually appearing as a gray or brown dust. Black algae...

Miscellaneous

Should I leave the pool heater on?

Should I leave the pool heater on? You may want to get the pool hot in the morning by turning up the heat, but this would only reduce the heating efficiency and increase the heat loss from exhaust gases. ... Should I turn pool heater off at night? We have found that turning the heater off at night allows the water to cool rapidly. The heater then has to burn at a higher rate in the morning to make up the lost heat. The higher you turn the burner the lower the heating efficiency and the greater the heat loss...

Lifehacks

Do hot tubs come with a warranty?

Do hot tubs come with a warranty? Arctic spas® warrants the standard Core Series cover against malfunctions due to defects in materials and workmanship for one year to the original owner from the original date of delivery. Includes parts necessary to repair. What diseases can you get from a hot tub? As well, Pseudomonas bacteria can cause a number of serious infections, such as severe skin rashes, eye and ear infections, and pneumonia. Other pathogens that are spread through feces or vomit can also be transmitted through hot tubs and pools. Examples include Norovirus and Cryptosporidium. How long are warranties...

Q&A

How long can you keep spa water?

How long can you keep spa water? It's a straightforward question, and the answer is just as straightforward. We recommend you completely change the water in your hot tub at least once every three months. How long can you keep the same water in a hot tub? Water care is something you can easily manage yourself, and with normal use, your hot tub water will last up to 12 months before it needs to be drained and refilled. How long has the Marquis spa been around? Marquis was founded in 1980 and for over 40 years the brand has built...

Lifehacks

How much does hot spring spa cost?

How much does hot spring spa cost? Hot Spring Spas range in price from $5,990 to $39,000. There are over 30 models in the entire range. Note that the best price is usually negotiated in-store based on the features and benefits you desire. Can a Watkins hot spring spa pump be replaced? Watkins specifies modifications for their Hot Spring spa pumps to accommodate the plumbing configurations, voltage and amperage draw of each of their spa models. You can be sure that a Watkins replacement pump won't harm your spa's plumbing (too much back pressure creates internal leaks) or over draw...

Tips

Can you drain pool using waste?

Can you drain pool using waste? To drain water from a pool after rain you will either have to: use the pool pump on the waste setting on the pool filter valve. use a submersible pump. siphon using a garden hose. Can I use my pool pump to drain my pool? Never use your pool pump to try to drain the pool. Inevitably, you will pull air into your suction line, the pump will lose its prime, and you will damage or burn up your pump. Always rent or purchase a submersible pump to drain the pool. How do you...

Lifehacks

What do I do if my pool is frozen?

What do I do if my pool is frozen? If the pool is already frozen more than 1/2″ thick, wait for a bit of a thaw before lowering, or break up the ice first before and while lowering the water level. For safety pool covers, be careful not to lower the pool more than 12″ below the tile line. What happens if your pool pump stops working? If your pump doesn't turn on OR shuts off quickly after it's started, it's probably an electrical problem. Check your breaker box for blown fuses Then, check your connections to make sure nothing...

Miscellaneous

Can a great lakes spas part be replaced?

Can a great lakes spas part be replaced? Not as a guarantee of results. Great Lakes Spas Parts listed are NON- BRANDED equivalent parts ( Generic replacement parts ) from same part manufacture. Others are Replacements that will work as well or better. The listing is meant as a aid in helping you find your replacement parts faster. Where are the Great Lakes hot tubs made? Emerald and Great Lake Spas are no longer in production, but Hot Tub Outpost carries factory original replacement parts and accessories for both brands. Great Lakes Spas were originally manufactured in Vista, California, but...

Guidelines

What is a pool pump drive?

What is a pool pump drive? The Motor. The electric motor is the driving force behind the wet end of the pump, literally and figuratively. The pump's shaft spins up to 3,450 revolutions per minute to turn the impeller to draw water from your pool and then push it through your filter and back to the pool. What does drive stall error on Hayward Ecostar mean? Hayward Ecostar drive stall error is unfortunately a common problem with Hayward Eco Star variable speed motors. Drive stall problems are noticed when the pump tries to turn itself on and can not. The...

Tips

Why is my pool heater leaking?

Why is my pool heater leaking? There are several reasons for a leaking gas pool heater. You might have a damaged heat exchanger, it might simply be due to low temperatures or you could have a gasket leaking or a loose connection. We recommend checking the gaskets first, as these are cheap and common repairs. When did the Pentair mastertemp pool heater come out? Pentair pool heaters come from the legacy of the Purex-Triton Minimax heater, when Pentair purchased the Purex company. In 2004, Pentair acquired the Sta-Rite company and it’s Max-E-Therm heater technology. The Pentair MasterTemp pool heater adopted...