Installing your Skimmer for your Above ground pool

Here is some instructional tidbits to installing your above ground pool kit cleaner.    This should better help to you with any pool cleaning needs.
“The safest way to cut the holes needed for the skimmer box and return line is to build the pool entirely and start filling it. Allow the pool to fill about half way up in order to set the liner in place(the weight of the water pushes the liner to the wall and in its permanent placement). At this point your pool is completely finished except for cutting the holes for and installing the skimmer and return.

Put on some shorts and get in the pool. Meet your helper(did I mention you need a helper) at the precut metal wall openings. Your helper is outside the pool facing the openings. First take the return fitting apart. There are just two peices to the return. Press the return (with the threads facing out) firmly against the precut wall hole from the inside. Doing this will push the uncut liner slightly though the hole making it easier for your helper to cut the outline. Continue to apply pressure with the return as the helper cuts the circle. When he is finished cutting, push the return completely through so your helper can screw the plastic nut onto the threading. Tighten firmly and its done.

Now for the skimmer. The skimmer also comes in two peices- a face plate and the box. The face-plate afixes to the wall on the inside while the box hangs on the outside of the pool. The skimmer connects thru the wall using several screws and your pool’s wall is precut for them. Line up the skimmer plate against the precut wall opening on the inside of the pool just like you did with the return. Now, take one of the screws and poke it through the plate, liner, and wall hole. Have your helper line up the skimmer box on the outside of the pool and fasten the screw you poked through to the skimmer box. Repeat this until all of the screws are in place and tighten. Your skimmer is now in place and the only thing left to do is cut the liner around the inside of the skimmer plate to make an opening.

This process is harder to explain than it is to actually do. Just remember- when in doubt- cut small.”

Prepping your pool after winter

The first step in de-winterizing your pool is removing the debris and water off of the winter cover. A small sump pump works well to pump the water off. If a sump pump isn’t available then you can use a hose to siphon the water off of the cover. The pool’s leaf net skimmer works great with removing the leaves.

Once the cover is clear then you can remove it. Take care not to let any remaining debris or water dump into the pool as you pull the cover off. Spread the cover out in a flat area. Hose it down with soap or vinyl cleaner and water and let it dry completely before storing it.

Now you have your first glance at your above ground pool or inground pool water. Hopefully, your water is clear with some dirt on the bottom. If it’s not, don’t worry, it can be fixed. Start to fill the pool with water until it is past the skimmer. While it is filling, Hook up the outflow hose from the skimmer to the pump and tighten the clamps. Clamp the hoses between the pump and the filter and hook the second hose from the filter to the inflow port on the side of the pool and tighten the clamps. Once the water is past the skimmer, you can prime and turn the pump on. Check for leaks around the hoses and gasket sites.

Once the pump is up and running you can vacuum the pool. You should always vacuum the pool before adding chemicals, especially if you have a large amount of leaves or debris on the bottom. Chemicals will break down the leaves causing there to be thousands of little pieces floating around instead of it sitting on the bottom of the pool.

If your water is clear, then you should first test the pH level. A normal pH level ranges from 7.2-7.8 and needs to be within this range in order for any of your chemicals to work. If it is low, then you need an increaser and to also check your alkalinity. If you increase your alkalinity, then your pH will come up also. If your pH is high, then you need to decrease it and check your acid demand. Again, if you lower your acid, then your pH should come down. Once your pH is corrected you can start to add your start up kit(part # NY978). Follow the directions for the kit. It includes shock, clarifier, rust and scale, and algaecide.

If your water is green, you have to kill the algae before adding the start up chemicals. A heavy dose of chlorine shock (part #NY405) and lowering the pH will accomplish this. Once the algae is killed you will need to brush the bottom and sides of the pool to remove any stains and residue. Your water should be clearing. Vacuum the bottom to remove the algae. Add a water clarifier (part #NY190) and let it circulate for 2-4 hours. The clarifier should bind to the particles and make them sink to the bottom. Vacuum again.

The water is now perfectly safe to swim in; however, it is probably freezing. Now is the time to put your solar cover on. All you need are few warm, sunny days to heat your water up. If you use a heater, you don’t even have to wait that long. Now that the hard part is done, kick back and enjoy floating in your crystal, clear water. Part # NY996 is our season supply kit for your pool that includes 25 lb. 3″ Tablets, 1 qt. Halt 50 Algaecide, 1 qt. Super Rust & Scale, 12 x 1 lb. bags Chlor-Burst Shock, 5 lb. pH Increaser, 6 lb. pH Reducer, AquaChek Chlorine 3-Way Test Strips, & a FREE Pool Care Guide

Everything you will need to build your In Ground Swimming Pool!

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Most homeowners have the skills to install the EnduraPool™ themselves. The most difficult part of the project is preparing the ground and finishing the concrete decking, but acutal setup is really quite simple. The unique adjustable wall brace design makes assembly a cinch, and with the included bullnose coping deck edging, it\’s easy to achieve a slick, professional finish.

 

No matter which shape you choose, each EnduraPool™ package comes complete with everything needed to create your own in ground pool playground from start to finish in one shipment! There’s nothing else to buy! And we even give you your choice of liner pattern so you have a completely custom pool! Plus, most sizes ship in 24 hours! :

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  • Steps and Handrail
    8′ Fiberglass Steps and Figure-4 Handrail
  • Deep End Ladder
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  • Skimmer, Main Drain and Fittings
    2 Skimmers, Anti-Vortex Main Drain and all Return Fittings
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Choose The Right Poolside Patio Umbrella That Suits Your Needs

You love your outdoor pool area. You can take a swim, entertain friends, or lounge on your outdoor furniture. The only thing that would make the pool area perfect is a poolside patio umbrella.

Poolside patio umbrellas makes lounging in chairs and eating at the outdoor table more enjoyable. They offer the perfect shade from the hot sun and can normally be adjusted to give you ultimate comfort anytime during the day. Before purchasing a poolside patio umbrella, always measure the width of your patio area to ensure the umbrella base can sit securely without hanging over the patio tiles. Locate a level area where the umbrella can’t tilt over.

Below are three different poolside patio umbrellas that may fit into your needs.

Santorini 10′ Square Cantilever Umbrella

The Santorini 10′ Square Cantilever Umbrella is large enough to shade two people comfortably while sitting in lounge chairs and enjoying a drink. This poolside umbrella provides 100 square feet of shade under its 10-foot by 10-foot square umbrella. To prevent the wind from filling the inside of the umbrella and inverting the fabric during breezy days, a single top vent allows for adequate air flow.

The umbrella is 9-feet, 10-inches high on an anodized aluminum pole with an integrated crank to raise or lower the umbrella fabric. The base can hold up to 200 pounds of sand to give the umbrella a sturdy anchor. Special features of the Santorini Cantilever Umbrella include a tilt and lock mechanism so you can position the umbrella to catch the sun’s rays at any angle. The base also has a foot pedal so you can rotate the umbrella up to 360 degrees for easy positioning.

  • 10-foot by 10-foot umbrella square canopy gives 100 square feet of shade
  • Available in two grades of fabric: Olefin or Sunbrella Acrylic
  • 9-feet, 10-inch high with adjustable tilt and lock mechanism
  • Foot pedal offers 360-degree positioning
  • Umbrella comes with free cover
  • Square design gives a clean, modern look to your patio

Tobago 10′ Octagon Cantilever Umbrella

The Tobago 10′ Octagon Cantilever Umbrella allows you to customize your patio area for your unique needs. This 7-foot umbrella can accommodate one to two lawn chairs with optimal shade. The octagon shape gives a more traditional umbrella style as a crank easily allows you to open and close the umbrella without dealing with ropes or pulleys. The tilt and lock mechanism allows for you to adjust the umbrella up to 54-percent for the perfect shade all day long.

Instead of dealing with messy sand to stabilize the base, the umbrella has a cross arm stand where you can place 4 square stepping stones into the sectioned base. A convenient rotating hub allows for you to move the umbrella a full 360 degrees to place the shade anywhere you want it. A single vent at the top allows for air passage so the umbrella doesn’t invert on windy days.

  • 7-foot tall umbrella has an anodized aluminum pole for sturdiness.
  • Umbrella shade made of Olefin fabric for durability
  • 10-foot canopy gives excellent shade while lounging on patio.
  • Tilt and lock mechanism allows you to adjust canopy up to 54-percent.
  • Rotating hub base provides 360-degree adjustment to place shade anywhere.
  • Sectional base only requires patio tiles for stability

 

Seabrooke 10′ Square Cantilever Umbrella With Base

Seek a bit of beautiful bronze with the Seabrooke 10′ Square Cantilever Umbrella with Base. This 10-foot, 25-inch umbrella has an aluminum pole covered in a bronze frame for an elegant style. The 10-foot by 10-foot square umbrella gives you up to 100 square feet of shade for family and friends. Easily swivel and tilt the umbrella with the tilt and lock mechanism to place the shade in any direction for protection from the sun.

The umbrella allows for 360 degree positioning with a base collar that swivels and locks. Place 250-pounds of sand into the base to give the umbrella optimal stability. A single vent along the top prevents the umbrella shade fabric to invert from strong winds. Unlike other patio umbrellas, the Seabrooke Square Cantilever has a light adapter so you can attach an umbrella light when you want to lounge on your patio on the warm evenings.

  • 10-foot, 25-inch bronze frame on an aluminum pole.
  • 10-foot by 10-foot umbrella offers 100 square feet of shade as a vent prevents the umbrella from inverting on windy days.
  • Tilt and lock mechanism allows you to place umbrella where it offers the most shade.
  • Rotating swivel function gives 360-degree positioning of umbrella
  • Umbrella fabric made out of O’Bravia Polyester
  • Anchor base with 250-pounds of sand