Recent content by Hawaii-Z

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    Help with new cleaner purchase

    Thanks ROB N. The 280 does have a lot of positive feedback on this site. :)
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    Good cleaner for leaves?

    I'm looking for a replacement for my Polaris 380 since it stopped working after 7 years, but it was great at picking up a ton of leaves of all sizes (very stiff leaves up to 8 inches long). I will probably get another 380 if someone doesn't recommend something better. My surface is plaster. I...
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    Help with new cleaner purchase

    I'm looking for your thoughts on what to get to replace my old Polaris 380 that has been in operation for 7 years of continuous use. More often than not, I find the 380 motionless and in need of a new part or disassembly to rehook a hose or two. I want to stick with the booster pump / cleaner...
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    Any Pool Calculator feature requests for spring 2009?

    Jason, First off, thanks for such a great product. :goodjob: The ideal range for each test is a great idea. It would probably be best to: 1) Locate the range right below the test in the first column. Might need to make it slightly wider. 2) Provide a link or drop down to post standard...
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    draining pool water

    Some types of grass will lighten when subjected to a high chlorine water source. I drain my water into my house gutter drain line. The same line is used to drain water from the grass using lawn drain connections. The grass in the area of the drains grow roots into the drain line. The roots...
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    Knowing is half the battle

    Finally found this site after surfing the poolforum for a while. I have already drastically increased my pool knowledge and have saved a ton of $$ by not having to go to the pool store to buy inflated chemicals and salt. Thank you very much! I have even become brave enough to conduct an...
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    Pool Heating which is best open to sun or clear bubble cover

    Smallpooldad - Where did you get your solar blanket. I live on Oahu and am thinking about getting one for my 20'x40' pool. I have several solar panels, that together with the cover should make for a very warm pool.
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    Ascorbic Treatment to rid Pool of metal stains

    Hello all - this is my first post on the site. I did a lot of research on the pool forum site and found the link to here. I am in the process of doing the ascorbic acid treatment because of my earlier mistake of using a copper based algecide in a white plaster pool. That was only one of...