Recent content by 2Old4This

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    Brownish-orange hairy debris in filter and pump basket?!

    My guess was either palm trees or a pet orangutan, leaning slightly toward the monkey, given your user name
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    Pentair Kreepy Krauly Sand Shark

    No clicking sound while in the water. I was told by the pool store owner that sold mine that you shouldn't have it moving faster than about 3 ft/min to preserve pad life. It's a bit of a balancing act getting the pump speed and port flows correct, and it doesn't really get more than half the...
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    So you want to add borates to your pool--Why and How

    So, kinda like Twinkies. Great, thanks!
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    So you want to add borates to your pool--Why and How

    Just a heads-up to L.A. & SoCal pool owners that Del Amo Chemical (http://www.delamochemical.com) has 50 lb bags of boric acid powder (not granual) for $78. You can pick it up from their warehouse in Gardena and save $40-50 shipping charges. Unfortunately they don't carry smaller bags. Can...
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    is this black algae?

    If I squint one eye I can see Elvis