Banzai Waterslides How do you keep the water in the pool during the summer from getting green from algae? I like the concept but can't see an easy way to keep the water from going bad in the summer. Banzai Waterslides How do you keep the water in the pool during the summer from getting green from algae? I like the concept but can't see an easy way to keep the water from going bad in the... » Read More Banzai Waterslides How do you keep the water in the pool during the summer from getting green from algae? I like the concept but can't see an easy way to keep the water from going bad in the summer. « Show Less
1802321
agreed, the seams bust apart after limited normal use....these things are junk, save you money...
1802322
We have always drained it and air dried it...but seriously, with the durability issues of the seams, it won't last long enough to matter.Toy Quest/Minimoto Director of Customer Service 1-800-434-6178 Fax 1-800-720-1618 manleytoy.com
1802323
I've had mine for 5 summers. We always drain the water at the end of the day when they're done playing and then let it air dry out. We've had two small boys plus multiple neighborhood children play on this for five years and it still is going strong.
1136004
Do not add chlorine as there is no filter system, I added about four ounces of bleach after my grand daughter finished swimming and every couple of days there after. I left the pool up all season changed water every 3 weeks or as needed, Just keep an eye on the water if you see algae starting try increasing bleach, also I placed a piece of cardboard next to pool to help keep dirt and grass out. Enjoy I've had mine for 2 summers going on to 3.
1643778
I heard the best way to do it is to use a little battery operated massager to vibrate the water so it does not freeze the air in. They did that on mythbusters, I got a cheap battery one here for 10.
1193940
Do you mean in the bottom pool portion? If so, I've no idea. The water stays on constantly at a low rate to provide the slip for the slide.
956728
Our slide works with the pool pump system. There is an on/off lever at the pump (there is also a lever on slide itself that can be used). A garden hose can be used so as long as the hose you use to get the water to the slide fits then the type of water doesn't matter. This slide is bolted to the ground so you've got to be willing to bolt it to the dock to keep it safe but you may have to get a different type of bolt, the ones it comes with are made for cement.Side note: the slide, itself, has no pump.
1831043
I just float chlorine in a floater and my pool stays clear all summer. I will shock sometimes in really hot weather if the pool gets cloudy. Love this product!
1628936
My son (also 4), who eats via a feeding port, can swim in pool water or ocean water without any problems. However, doctors said no lakes, streams, creeks or other bacteria laden areas. Someone told us about the Tegaderm dressings and we were only able to find the smaller 2 inch sizes. We use at least 4 or 5 of them each time he goes swimming in bacteria laden areas like lakes this summer. We have a pool but this was his first summer in camp and we hated for him not to be able to participate but we couldn't risk him getting an infection either. After monitoring his first two outings in the lake I feel confident now that these stay well even while he's jumping around like a maniac. My son (also 4), who eats via a feeding port, can swim in pool water or ocean water without any problems. However, doctors said no lakes, streams, creeks or other bacteria laden areas. Someone told us about the Tegaderm dressings and we were only able to find the smaller 2 inch sizes. We use at least 4 or 5 of them each time he goes swimming in bacteria laden areas like lakes this summer. We have a pool but this was his first summer in camp and we hated for him not to be able to participate but we couldn't risk him getting an infection either. After monitoring his first two outings in the... » Read More My son (also 4), who eats via a feeding port, can swim in pool water or ocean water without any problems. However, doctors said no lakes, streams, creeks or other bacteria laden areas. Someone told us about the Tegaderm dressings and we were only able to find the smaller 2 inch sizes. We use at least 4 or 5 of them each time he goes swimming in bacteria laden areas like lakes this summer. We have a pool but this was his first summer in camp and we hated for him not to be able to participate but we couldn't risk him getting an infection either. After monitoring his first two outings in the lake I feel confident now that these stay well even while he's jumping around like a maniac. « Show Less
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Yes. But, you can turn it down till you just have enough water coming out for the slide or you can turn the water off but the slide will dry up. I will be honest, it will run up your water bill like you watered your grass all season, which I didn't so I consider it a trade off. This is fun, basically easy and the kids just love it. Money well spent in my opinion....even with the extra in the water bill.
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I have used this net and find it works very well to skim out floating algae. In the hot summertime here in Texas, my koi pond, which is out in the open, sometimes has a serious algae bloom. In the morning, the surface will be clear, but the water is green. By evening, a thick scum of algae will be covering the surface. Just touching it sends it swirling back into the water, but I can scoop it with this net and remove a very large percentage of it.
539391
I wet the entire slide down with a sprinkler to begin with and then place the sprinkler on low and keep it on the slide the entire time the kids are using it. The wetter the better.
231941
We are in coulterville, ca. No trees, summer 104 degrees, sincecwevhad it we can control algae ...none, so that has cut pump time and replacing water since we are drought area and it is monitored. Not sure how it works but out here it does.
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I have been using the solar blanket to serve that purpose as well as heat the pool. However, now that temps are much hotter, I do not use the solar cover at all. I would suggest using a regular pool cover if you want to cover the pool while in not use. I have not found it necessary to cover my pool to protect it from debris. The water stays very clean. However, if you have your pool near trees that will drop leaves, etc. into the pool, you may want to use a cover
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I bought this last year and used it all summer and never had any problems. The weight of the water in the pool keeps the sides from buckling. Once you have these installed, I think you will be very happy. No more laying the cover on the ground and it getting dirty. It is also much easier to take it off and get it back on. The one thing to be aware of, because it is a "no turning back" moment, is when you install these you will be drilling holes into the rim of the pool. I also have a 24' pool. I almost did not install these but then I just went for it...and I'm glad I did. Good luck. I bought this last year and used it all summer and never had any problems. The weight of the water in the pool keeps the sides from buckling. Once you have these installed, I think you will be very happy. No more laying the cover on the ground and it getting dirty. It is also much easier to take it off and get it back on. The one thing to be aware of, because it is a "no turning back" moment, is when you install these you will be drilling holes into the rim of the pool. I also have a 24' pool. I almost did not install these but then I just went for it...and I'm glad I did. Good luck.
482898
you need the water. Otherwise you just roll down. Also, the bottom of the pool in not padded at all so you want the water in there to soften the landing!
1045883
I have mine as part of a fish pond outside. I have it hooked to a larger pump and draws water from the fish pond always fighting green algae, mostly in warm weather. I have had mine for about two years the paint they put on the fountain has faded some
1831044
You need to keep the pool water balanced and the chlorine above 0.5 PPM. I don't shock the pool except to start up the nature 2 before installation. I have noticed that it does not last fully a half year as stated in the manual. When it runs out, the algae returns.
676308
I've seen people put these into a small wading pool (kiddie pool) and just fill it with water so that the plants self water through the membrane. That could be an option (or just put something like that under it so the water doesn't drain down).