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Is an empty pool dangerous?

Is an empty pool dangerous? The Problem With An Empty Pool Pools are designed to hold water. When there's no water in them, they're at risk of damage as there's nothing keeping them weighed down. When that amount of weight and pressure is removed from the structure, the pool can actually pop out of the ground due to ground pressure forcing it up. Can I just empty my pool? Your pool is not meant to be empty. Whether you have a vinyl, concrete, or fiberglass pool, it is at its best when it's full of water. Once the water is...

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How did pioneers clean their water?

How did pioneers clean their water? How Did They Purify Water? That's not to say the pioneers didn't take steps to purify the water they found. In many cases, the pioneers would boil their water first if they were able to do so. In most cases, pioneers who drank water from a river or lake had no ill effects. How did they clean water in the past? In ancient times, people actually built sand filtration columns. As the water slowly trickled through the column, it cleaned the water. When using soil or sand as a filter, particles that might be...

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Do you need a special pool for salt water?

Do you need a special pool for salt water? To convert a traditional chlorine pool to a salt water pool, you don't need to drain the pool, or do anything special. Besides normal and good water balance, all you need for a salt water pool is a chlorine generator and enough pool salt to raise the level to the salt system manufacturer's recommendation. Can you have an indoor salt water pool? The Indoor Saltwater Pool Option Saltwater swimming pools offer a number of benefits. These pools require less maintenance and cost less to operate. These indoor swimming pools are more...

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What is the purpose of SuDS?

What is the purpose of SuDS? Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are designed to manage stormwater locally (as close its source as possible), to mimic natural drainage and encourage its infiltration, attenuation and passive treatment. What are the types of SuDS? There are three main distinctions for the types of SuDS available. These are; at source, site control, and regional control. At source SuDS control water run-off at, or next to, where the rainfall lands on a surface. Do SuDS flood? Floods usually occur during and after major storm events after canopy storage has been exceeded and although trees reduce runoff...

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Where is the best place to put a spa?

Where is the best place to put a spa? Your hot tub can be placed just about anywhere—outdoors or even indoors when practical. You can put it on a deck, patio, rooftop entertaining area, or even under a gazebo. The perfect spot for your hot tub all depends on your home and landscape design and layout, as well as your personal tastes. What is the best spa brand? World's Best Spa Brand 2019ESPA.ila.L'Occitane.La Prairie.Pañpuri.QMS MediCosmetics.Sisley Paris.Temple Spa. How far away from the house should a spa be? DO NOT place your hot tub directly under or within 12 feet of...

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Why is dirt going back into pool?

Why is dirt going back into pool? By definition, a pump is too large for your filter when the pump pushes more gallons per minute (GPM) than the filter allows. When this happens, the pump is pushing water through the filter faster than the filter can catch the debris. As a result, the debris ends up back in the pool. Why does my pool cartridge filter keep clogging? TroubleFreePool.com explained that when your filter is brand new, water can easily pass through the system without issue. However, as the filter continues to do its job, debris can accumulate over time...

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What are the features of an infrared sauna?

What are the features of an infrared sauna? The infrared sauna room is composed of a wood cabin, infrared heaters, and a control system. The wood cabin includes FRONT PANEL, BACK PANEL, LEFT PANEL, RIGHT PANEL, BENCH PANEL, BOTTOM PANEL, TOP PANEL and TOP COVER. Within the cabin are the infrared heaters, back protection, bench panel, and control panel. What do you need to know about a sauna? Within the cabin are the infrared heaters, back protection, bench panel, and control panel. The control panel allows you to set the temperature and time, and turn the reading lamp on. An...

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Why does my pool pump keep tripping the breaker?

Why does my pool pump keep tripping the breaker? Why Is My Pool Pump Tripping The Breaker? If the windings inside the motor are shorting together due to heat or age, and your pump is drawing more current and heating up, you will likely notice it when you discover the pump has turned itself off. Why is my pool pump leaking? The Pool Pump is Leaking Water In most cases, a leak underneath a pool pump is caused by a pressure-side leak. This is easily combated by inspecting the impeller housing o-ring, shaft seal and replacing any worn, cracked o-rings...

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Are there any problems with my spa controller?

Are there any problems with my spa controller? Many issues could face your spa, including electrical issues. There could be problems with your breaker or circuit board. There could also be issues regarding your thermostat or heating element, wiring, or fuses. Your spa controller handles the blower and pump. They can last for 10 years and is part of what is called a spa pack. What to do if your spa pump is not working? With over 25 years of experience, we’re equipped to help with any spa issues you have or to discuss a new spa. When your spa...

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What would cause a GFCI not to trip?

What would cause a GFCI not to trip? Yes, a GFCI will work properly if there is no ground. A plug tester with a GFCI test button will not trip the GFCI because the tester leaks a small amount of current from line to ground. The GFCI test button is used for testing. How do you test an ungrounded GFCI? Ungrounded circuit (green/bare absent or defective): Push "Test" on the GFCI protective device, and it trips -> PASS. Push "Test" on the GFCI protective device, and it does not trip -> FAIL. When does a ground fault circuit interrupter trip?...