I want to buy an above ground cleaner for my pool.  What kind is good?
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We have an aquabug. You just put it in and it goes by itself. Works pretty good.
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You can get them, but you must know the manufacturer as well as the model of the pool. Different manufacturers use different styles and colors. Nothing is universal anymore!
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use a vaccum cleaner lol
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I pay my pool guy 150 a month (he shows up every friday). But he also takes care of my hot tub, all my chemicals, and the pump/filter mechanisms. For just skimming and scrubbing, you'd be lucky to get 20 bucks a pool, probably more like 10 - 15.
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A perfect vacuum (on earth) equals (-)14.7 psig.  You can not produce a stronger vacuum.  For example, when you press a suction cup against glass, you must pull with a force of 14.7 pounds for every multiple or fractional square inch of effective surface of the suction cup.  If it has an area of one square inch you must pull with 14.7 pounds of force, against the pressure of the atmosphere, to pull it free.  At the bottom of a swimming pool you would have to pull that much plus the weight of a column of water one square inch in cross-section times the depth.\n\nFor your vacuum cleaner you can easily determine its suction "power" by using it to suck water up a long clear plastic tube.  A perfect vacuum would suck up a water column about 34 feet high (depending on barometric pressure) but a typical vacuum cleaner would likely produce a column about six feet tall.  If you measure the column in "inches of water" you will have your vacuum rating, e.g., 72-inch w.c. (water column) and can use the procedure to rate various vacuum cleaners.  Caution: the tube must be tall enough to avoid sucking water into the vacuum cleaner (and shorting it out?) and let the water out with the vacuum off (if the tube is on the ground the water will suck right into the vacuum cleaner!).  Also do not run the vacuum cleaner too long without air flow which cools the motor or you will burn out the motor.  Good luck.
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www.ecoquest.com/natewurm\n\nThese are much better than the Ionic Breeze as they cover more area, 1 unit can purify up to 3000 sqft...as well, they have a $100 off offer if you trade in your Ionic Breeze for one of the units.  I have the large unit in my home as well as my parents, in laws, pastor, etc....they work great!!!  Perfect for people with bad allergies, as my mother in law rarley has to get her allergy shots now...
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We have had both above ground and in ground pools.  The above ground was easier to care for but I would not recommend baking soda.  We found the most economical way, believe it or not, was a good pool company.  It can be a real headache and expensive to balance those chemicals yourself.  Check with a reliable company and you might be as surprised as we were.  You might also want to check out the Arm & Hammer website that says it's OK if PH level low.
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I usually buy 20 or so boxes (it is very inexpensive) of the no name brand and use it in the swimming pool.....beats the price of buying Ph increaser and is more natural.
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all you want, just a little at a time. Try a concrete boom pump if you want any kind of volumne. A Putzmister, 52 meter can pump 200+ cu yards an hour.
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well I couldnt find anything on cabelas or bass pro that was a scentless waterproofer. you will prob have to get a waterproofer and then get a scent eliminator, sorry!
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Go to a pool store and buy some test strips.  Lowes or Home Depot may stock them.
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1) Plunger\n2) Plumbing snake.  These are just a few dollars, Walmart should even have it.  You just crank the handle and it pulls out the clog. \n3) Chemicals.  They are brutal, and I don't like 'em!  But will use if the snake doesn't work. \n4) Roto Rooter!
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Try using Intex. That is the actual manufacturer. To make sure check the bottom of the pool. There usually is the manufacturers name printed in white. I found the web site intexcorp.com
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These days there are pumps that not only plug in but are battery operated.  Medela is top of the line.  I always recommend Avant Purely Yours, plus Playtex has come out with a new one called Playtex Embrace that has been getting excellent reviews.  The hospital grade pumps are the best, or one that not only can you adjust the amount of suction, but also the frequency.  Try ebay, as you can get some excellent deals there.
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Degreaser is great for your chain and other such mechanical parts. When you're spraying it, be careful not to contaminate your discs (if you've got disc brakes) or the brake blocks if you're running V brakes. Hose your bike down with a low pressure hose, or use a clean cloth. I wouldn't use a pressure washer as you can push dirt further into bearings and cause more damage. Dry everything as much as possible, don't forget to relube the moving parts. Dry or wet oil, depending on when and where you're using your bike. WD40 is also pretty good on chains and some bearings as it pushes the water out and gives an element of protection. Don't use too much grease or oil as it'll hold the dirt and make your bike harder to clean the next time round.
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You need to be a little more specific. \n\nAssuming you want to do some serious pumping :\n\nCan you use pumps? Yes you can. What type? The key issue is the NPSH (Net Positive Suction Head) available to the pump. \n\nIf you want a highly efficient pump, you would want to use a centrifugal type. This needs a relatively high NPSH, and also needs the flow rates to be reasonably high and the compression ratio (pressure at the outlet divided by pressure at the inlet)relatively low.\n\nReciprocating or positive displacement pumps are capable of higher compression ratios and can operate with lower NPSH but are generally less reliable and less efficient. \n\nIf you just want to pump water to the second floor or have more pressure for a shower, go to a plumbers supplier, there are any number of good pumps on the market.
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