Comical Ideas to Make a Fountain With a Re-Circulating Pump

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Fountains with recirculating pumps can make soothing tabletop decorations, but if you want something more than the Zen waterfall models commonly found in stores, you can make your own with a recirculating pump kit, generally available at craft stores. If your tastes lean toward the...

How to Remove Iron Stains From a Pool Deck

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Everyone looks forward to swimming pool season. With the opening of your pool for the season there are inevitably cleaning tasks involved. Iron stains on your pool deck may be the result of any wet metal objects left to sit on your deck. The result is a bright orange rust stain. Iron stains aren't d

Homemade Pond Filter Barrel

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A pond is a pleasant and relaxing addition to your garden or patio, but it does need some maintenance and a filtration system. Find a pond filter barrel by searching your local car wash or the classifieds in your local newspaper for as many 55-gallon barrels you need.

Removing a Polaris 180 Pool Cleaner Jet

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Underwater World

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A Trip To Underwater World at the Mall of America

How to Get Leeches Out of a Pond

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Leeches are a common pest in the shallow waters of ponds and can be a serious nuisance. They live and breed in the muck at the bottom of ponds, and feed on small animals such as worms or snails but also on the blood of larger animals. These small creatures can be harmful to other pond life through

Adding a Waterfall to Your Swimming Pool

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Waterfalls can improve the visual appeal of your swimming pool and make your outdoor space more inviting. Children will enjoy splashing around in the water, and adults will appreciate the added ambiance. Waterfalls are also very impressive, viewed as a status symbol as they are often featured in poo

Pond Care of Aquatic Plants

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Caring for your pond and the aquatic plants in it takes some planning and good choices but little maintenance. Aquatic plants can act as bio-filters for your pond, eating nitrates and algae and keeping your pond clean. They also attract animals to your pond, such as butterflies and frogs. With a

How to Choose Pool Heaters

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The three categories of pool heaters are gas, electric, and solar. Pools are comfortable with the water at a temperature of about 78 degrees, but some people believe 80 degrees to be the most comfortable water temperature for a pool. The sun will heat an outdoor pool, but without a pool heater, the

How to Attach a Pool Vacuum to the Filter Tank

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Vacuuming is one of the regular tasks required to keep a pool clean. To vacuum your pool, you must connect the vacuum line to a source of suction, usually the filter tank. Inserting the proper end of the vacuum hose into a skimmer basket connects the vacuum to the filter tank, and the vacuum uses th

Above Ground Swimming Pools For Sale

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As we get closer to summer, more and more people will be looking to find above ground swimming pools for sale.Most of these people will go directly to the nearest pool dealership to see what is available.

How do I Remove Rubber Gaskets From a Pool Filter?

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Pool filter gaskets must be changed occasionally to ensure that the pool filter continues to function properly. A pool filter cleans debris and sand from the pool's circulation system. The gaskets on a pool filter keep water and pressure from leaking out of the filtration system at various joints an

Keeping Neighborhood Children Out of Your Pool

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There are many reasons why you should secure your pool from errant neighborhood children, safety being the most important one. Learn more about the steps you can take to keep the neighborhood kids safe and out of your pool.

How to Switch From Baquacil to Chlorine

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Baquacil, a name brand for a water disinfectant that was introduced to the American pool market in the 1980s, and chlorine are two common swimming pool disinfectants. These two pool water disinfectants are incompatible. When switching from Baquacil to chlorine, all of the Baquacil in the pool water

How to Change the Sand in a Jandy Pool Filter

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Jandy sand pool filters use clean sand to filter out debris and foreign material from pool water. The sand should last for several years before needing to be replaced. If the sand becomes dirty, it should be replaced. Make sure to use the proper kind of sand to avoid damaging the filter. Specificati

How to Snap in a Loose Pool Liner

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Above-ground pools have liners that separate and protect the pool walls. The liners have what is called a bead at the top edge and this bead goes over the top of the pool wall. The top of the liner is locked into place by a top rail that sits on top of the pool wall. The liner can sometimes shift, o

How to Repair a Water Faucet

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Repairing a water faucet yourself can save a lot in plumber's bills. The major types of faucets include compression, ceramic disk, cartridge and ball. The most common type are compression faucets, also called washer-type faucets. This type of faucet is most likely to be of the two-handled variety co

Therapeutic Uses of Soaking Tubs

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Hot tubs have been popular since ancient times. It was being used for relaxation purpose, but the main factor behind its popularity is its therapeutic use.

How to Replace Swimming Pool Lights

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Swimming pool lights are needed in order to be able to see well during your evening swim. Lights also tend to add to the look of the pool, and fancy styles of lights add images at night in the water. Here's how to change swimming pool lights.

How to Install a Trash Pump

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A trash pump provides a method to get rid of wastes that flow through a sink. Instead of allowing garbage to accumulate in a trash bin or another container, you can direct wastes into a trash pump. While you could hire a specialist to install the trash pump, learning how to install the appliance wil