Advice please on how to keep 'easy up' pool clean

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
02/06/2009 15:31

Hi everyone, I've recently aquired one of those inflatable 'easy up' pools, it measures 12ft diameter & is about 3ft deep (Ok so we can't all afford real, posh pools!) My problem is what do I keep it clean with i.e. chemicals? I've heard of some stuff called 'Poolsan' has anyone used it? apparently it's kind to skin. The pool comes with a filter pump but I'm sure I need to add something as well - don't want to be emptying & filling it up every other day!

Hoping for some advice soon - I'm melting up here in Baspinar!

Maggie

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
02/06/2009 15:38

An easy up pool should not leak at all so I recommend that you try Zerochlor. He should be along in a minute....

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
02/06/2009 19:52

Hi again, thought I'd push this back to the top. Went to the pool people om main road Karsiyaka and they wanted me to spend £100 on chemicals! thought that was a bit steep for what is actually just a big paddling pool

This pool is 12ft diameter & 3ft deep - anybody got any ideas? please?

Maggie

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
02/06/2009 20:02

Hi Maggie

Didnt know you were back over have to meet up, cant help you about your pool, but someone on here must be able to help you, otherwise as you say its a pain to keep emptying it all the time, come on Vaughan you must be able to come up with a solution

sheila

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
02/06/2009 20:08

Hi Sheila

Been back a couple of weeks but been busy gardening etc (had Bernie here too) I've just been and bought paint to start painting the rest of the house (outside) so will be up a ladder for a few days! Thought the pool would be nice to cool off in after a hard days painting!

Yes we will have to meet up again - perhaps one day next week - hopefully somewhere cool! it's a bit hot for me just now but hoping to get used to it!

Maggie x

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
02/06/2009 20:13

Hi Maggie

It is very hot especially the last couple of days, I have my Sister arriving next Wednesday for two weeks so I will be busy, its a shame I never knew you were here sooner, cant you make it on Friday to our get together at Guidos if not will have to be next time, have fun painting but try to cool off in the pool

sheila

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
03/06/2009 09:38

Has anyone noticed that most of the posts are old ones resurected by someone trying to flog a 'restuarant call system'? I'm sending this back to the top as it seems to get swamped with all these old restuarant posts - the equivelant of 'FORUM SPAM' !

Please, please, please can someone help me with my pool? I'm up a ladder painting the house and it would be great to cool off when I'm finished for the day!

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
03/06/2009 09:40

in my experience, it has never been easy to get it up....

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
03/06/2009 10:07

At the risk of repeating myself (see message 2), I recommend Zerochlor for your pool.

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
03/06/2009 11:32

Sorry TRNCVaughan I did see your message thank you but I thought there was more to come?



i'e' "He should be along in a minute.... " Whereabouts can I buy this 'zerochlor' and is it expensive? thanks!

vinepools


Joined: 29/05/2009
Posts: 28

Message Posted:
03/06/2009 11:34

Would be happy to come and have a look.. free of charge.. and give some advice.. my telephone number is 0533 8704250

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
03/06/2009 11:43

Fill up with fresh apricots fom your tree.Invite friends round.Just like the old fashioned grape dance.

Have fun getting dry after.

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
03/06/2009 11:49

Very funny (NOT) Mike! just painted half the front of the house.....too hot now so will continue later.

Trouble with the apricot idea is that all the wasps of Baspinar would want to join in too!

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
03/06/2009 12:47

Hi maggiieandbernie,



If you do a search at the top of this page for zerochlor, you will get loads of hits. One will have his number. I'm surprised he hasn't contacted you yet.........

Seriously, Zerochlor seems a good product and is very suitable and cost effective in a pool that doesn't leak.

Diogenes


Joined: 12/11/2008
Posts: 139

Message Posted:
03/06/2009 14:56

For those unfortunates who have a TRNC swimming pool that leak like sieves, cost a fortune to operate using valuable top up drinking water and need regular cleaning and maintenance, go to the following Website.



http://www.agobard.com.



Just right click the appropriate product, or for further information, send an E-Mail to:-



sherwood@agobard.com

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
04/06/2009 08:58

Pools that leak waste chemicals as they are always being diluted by top-ups. Whether it's chlorine or zerochlor, or similar. Aligator pool cleaning systems continuously treat the pool as long as the pump is running, so it doesn't matter if it leaks as the Aligator is treating the topped-up water as fast as you put it in.

http://www.aligator.co.uk

essexgirl


Joined: 01/04/2009
Posts: 87

Message Posted:
04/06/2009 10:38

Hi

We have a Floatron in our pool in TRNC and are very happy with it.

Cost effective and uses very minimal chemicals, obviously outlay on Floatron itself is a consideration.

We bought ours in UK and brought it out, but you can get them in TRNC too.

For more information, have a look at tyhe UK distributors website which is very informative.

http://www.floatron.co.uk/

Hope this is helpful

Susan

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
05/06/2009 09:52

Message 10 & 2



Cheers vaughan



MaggieAndBernie



sorry it took me more than a minute to come along.



Zerochlor in your case would not be expensive. maybe your easyup pool is around 5000 litres. 1 bottle of zerochlor is enough product to treat 50 to 60000 litres. so at £22 per litre ,i think it would be safe in me saying 1 bottle will last you the summer season,and you might had a tad left for next year!



Were in catalkoy almost opposite BOW THAI Restaurant

Diogenes


Joined: 12/11/2008
Posts: 139

Message Posted:
05/06/2009 10:44

Hi Susan,

Kind of you to give such a ‘Glowing” evaluation for the Floatron product and like you, anyone who purchases one, is delighted.

And as you have correctly stated, it is extremely cost effective.

However with respect Agobard are the Official Distributors for the entirety of Cyprus, both sides of the divide, so why buy from the UK?

http://www.agobard.com

If we were to sell into the UK, Richard Gibbins of Floatron UK wouldn’t be that pleased.

alohapacific


Joined: 01/09/2010
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 13:11

I wanted to offer a little advice. Look up Aloha Pacific @ [url]



http://alohapacificpool.com/[/url] they're a Pool & Spa service in Kailua, I think they can



help you with a question like this. They are currently providing maintenance and repair



service to Hawaii Kai, Kailua, Kaneohe, Honolulu, Waikiki and Mililani, and also do service



and repair calls on Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. Best of luck to you Bud!

alohapacific


Joined: 01/09/2010
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 13:11

I wanted to offer a little advice. Look up Aloha Pacific @ [url]



http://alohapacificpool.com/[/url] they're a Pool & Spa service in Kailua, I think they can



help you with a question like this. They are currently providing maintenance and repair



service to Hawaii Kai, Kailua, Kaneohe, Honolulu, Waikiki and Mililani, and also do service



and repair calls on Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. Best of luck to you Bud!

Tatty


Joined: 24/09/2008
Posts: 186

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 13:54

You have to treat it as if it was a real pool test the water for clorine and the Ph and clean it once a week including washing the filter eliment.

brend


Joined: 20/01/2009
Posts: 149

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 15:51

Hi

Do these easy up pools keep cool. When we were over in July the swimming pool was just like being in a bath. Wondered if they are worth buying.

Brend

BoBoBear


Joined: 02/06/2010
Posts: 121

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 17:12

We have one of these, on the south they sell chemical despensing ducks, frogs in the DIY shop they take chlorine tablets you need one tablet every 10 days approx but will vary, use a net and buy the cleaner that attaches to the hose pip ours always looks perfect and without really trying! Always make sure you test it though you can also buy testing strips to keep a check of chlorine , Ph levels etc. Happy dipping!