Monthly Archives: September 2010
What is this cap on my pool pump called?
: It is a hayward pool pump with a water feature and I went and turned the pump on and primed it like I should, closed the valve and the pressure climbed super high, so I quickly went to shut it off and heard a crack and it was cover that says "flow" with a … Continue reading
What do you do to prevent water from collecting in a drained pool?
I know pool covers are for pools that are filled. What about drained pools? I want to make sure water doesn’t collect in the bottom of a pool and attract mosquitoes. Are there covers for that? What else can I do?
Samsung has a "SilverCare" feature on its washing machines. Are the claims factual or not?
Read Samsung’s side of the story here: http://www.samsung.com/silvercare/ While on a trip to Lowe’s this morning to get some window treatments, my wife convinced me that we needed a new washer and dryer. I said "It’s blue. That’s cool". The salesperson pointed out this SilverCare feature, which releases "100 QUADRILLION" silver ions into each wash … Continue reading
Is it dangerous to empty out my inground pool?
My pool was built in 1959. Our home is on a hill and the pool was built near the slope. We have not had any problems with the pool, no cracks, etc. We were thinking about tiling the entire pool. We heard that it is dangerous to empty a pool and it could pop out. … Continue reading
how long do i have to wait to swim in my pool after the pool man has put in muratic acid?
this is the situation, he added about 9 gallons or so of muriatic acid in the pool which is 20X32 connected with spa which is 8×8. it’s a big pool. this is a completely brand new inground concrete pool which we just started running the same day we added the acid. the pool guy said … Continue reading
Reli On Cool Mist Humidifier?
I bought a Reli On Cool Mist Humidifier, I took the filther out and it was wringing wet and it got all over the humidifier, will this damage it? What happens if I don’t use a filther as I got a superb water filtherization system, over 6 filthers, including a chlorine filther so do I … Continue reading
Will goldfish eat mosquito larvae?
I have two LARGE goldfish (about 4.5 inches) and I’d like to put them in a water feature outdoors.I think they are too big to share the space with mosquito fish, so I am hoping they will feast on any baby pests.
Swimming pool has lots of mildew and gross stuff. What does it take to make it ready for swimming?
We are looking to rent a house that has an above the ground pool. We don’t plan on using it, in fact we want to ask the owner to cover the pool. If we did decide to use it, what does it take to get it ready for use as it currently is full, looks … Continue reading
Fire Belly Toads?
Hi I am trying to set a 100 gallon tank in to a vivarium for fire belly toads and fire belly news.i have a couple of questions: what substrate? what filter? what plants? what light for the plants? do i really need to put a fake ground and have water in the bottom?what kind of … Continue reading