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    Temporary replacement for a filter air bleed valve/gauge?

    Good advice and much appreciated. I have been successful holding it closed with my finger for a few mins. Just wondered if there was a pliable rubber stopper or something of the sort that would work temporarily and not damage threads.
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    Temporary replacement for a filter air bleed valve/gauge?

    Hey! I’m in same predicament tonight— wondering if you found a temporary solution?
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    Full acid wash vs. no drain acid wash vs. partial?

    Thanks for the reply -- I've started the process... pH 7.0 CYA 40 FC 18 Alk 100 with 2 prob -- algae and staining over 8 years, what sequence do you recommend? SLAM first **OR** drain, acid wash then SLAM? I realize that the algae is a bigger problem than is visualized, but problem...
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    Full acid wash vs. no drain acid wash vs. partial?

    Hello! Before hiring someone to acid wash, I wanted to get the group's thoughts. I have 2 probs.. 1. For the last couple of years, I have had persistent algae in shallow end on steps, see photo. Tried to shock, scrub, shock, scrub, to no avail. It recedes if FC is in high normal range...
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    Opinions Requested - Pavers or Concrete?

    We love our travertine pavers..paid about 11.50/sq ft installed...
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    Neighbor's house foreclosure -- pool needs bleach

    Thanks for all the replies. I'll throw in some mosquito dunks...that's it. Seems like a hopeless cause with no end in sight. Appreciate everyone's thoughts.
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    Neighbor's house foreclosure -- pool needs bleach

    Totally agree just trying to prevent things getting worse of there is an easy way. gators / pythons / etc...
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    Neighbor's house foreclosure -- pool needs bleach

    My neighbor has moved out in anticipation of foreclosure. Their pool has turned green and I"m sure there are some interesting things going on inside. No water flow, electricity is off. Was considering running over there and just dumping some bleach in the water to prevent things from...
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    Aqua blue Penblesheen

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    Aqua blue Penblesheen

    Hey, we just redid our pool in aqua blue pebble sheen and are very happy with the color. I'll try to post a couple pics in the next few days...
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    I've defected to the dark side! New peristaltic pump

    thanks for your help. I'm going to call USWatersystems tomorrow to see what they say and will post back any info I get from them. ADDENDUM: Okay I talked with Stenner this morning and it seems like the index pin had loosened. Ted from Stenner talked me through the whole thing and it took...
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    I've defected to the dark side! New peristaltic pump

    Dave, Thanks for the reply.... I didn't specify which type of tube when ordering, just the standard, but in reading i now see there is a santaprene vs. tygothane. Is one better than the other as far as durability? I think it's a #1 tube, the tube itself has "100psi max" but there is a bit "1"...