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    Liquidator overfilling

    I have a commercial liquidator, I can only add about 3 gallons of chlorine to the feeder at a time before it overflows with water. Not sure what is going on. Any help?
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    pH Adjuster & The Liquidator

    How much is the PH adjuster? Do you see it working well with a salt system?
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    Just replastered the pool, need a startup procedure...

    The national plaster council has a recommended start up proceedure. They really have it down. Follow their instructions and you'll be set. National Plasterers Council http://www.npconline.org/ Edited to remove large quote from a third party web site, which is not allowed. Also removed a...
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    autopilot reading 0 volts 0 amps

    Sounds like the tri sensor is bad if the temp is jumping all around. Also check to make sure everything is plugged in. If still in doubt, call Autopilot. They are there to help! Luke Norris Owner Luke Pool Service, Inc Alpharetta, GA 2010 Autopilot Flight School Attendee Jack's Magic...
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    Over Sized Pump? New Pool Guy

    If you don't have a spa, get a 1/2 HP full rated motor as the replacement. Slower flow, and you'll have a lower electric bill and better water clarity. Luke
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    Why does liquid floc work sometimes and others it doesn't?

    My current test kit test for 25 different chemicals. I used my water gram and its balanced now. So if the water is crystal clear and the pool is clean. The 1/2 drain out and refill, rebalance did the trick. Luke Pools
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    New Public Pool Law Starts Dec. 19.

    IF that does come down, you could face 20 years in jail and/or a $18,000,000 fine. Its not something to mess around with if it does come down for residential pools. Which I heard it was at the Orlando Pool Show. We should know more after the CSPS and the DOH meet for each state. They are...
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    So you want to add borates to your pool--Why and How

    Quick thought. Has anyone made a excel chart like the charts they have for SWG to tell you how much BORAX to add for how many gallons you have and what the level is in your pool? I think this would be huge for this method. I am going to try it out on one of my clients pools this week. One...
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    New Public Pool Law Starts Dec. 19.

    I was just at the Orlando Pool Show and attended a florida version of the VGB forum. I like to consider myself on the forefront of consumer safety. But with this new law I am lost as it relates to my service business. Our business only deals with existing residential pools. We don't build, but...
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    Why does liquid floc work sometimes and others it doesn't?

    I'll take all your pokes at my pool knowledge. Though I get paid to service pools, the education always continues. Thank you. Well after draining the pool half way out and reducing the CYA level. I shocked the pool with 12 lbs of cal hypo. I came back today about a week later and the pool...
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    Why does liquid floc work sometimes and others it doesn't?

    Well draining out half the pool did lower the CYA level to about 40 or 50. The water is clearer, but you can't make out the deep end. After I get back from the Orlando Pool Show I'll see what I can do to clear it up. One word of advice to everyone. After this, I am never going to take on a...
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    Homemade Acid OR Chlorine Injection System

    Re: Homemade Acid or Chlorine Injection System Why don't you have a solution that comes out the pressure plug on the pump and drill a hole in the return side PVC. Kinda like a offline rainbow chlorinator. Then you would have to have a pressurizable storage container. That could be pretty...
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    Why does liquid floc work sometimes and others it doesn't?

    I drained the pool out to about 6" above the deep end area. I am guessing this is about 1/2 of the water. I hope this will lower my levels and increase my clarity. Luke Pools
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    BBB for pool services?

    I contacted tri city about their system. They don't want to sale it. I guess it works soo well they don't want to risk it being out there. I looked at the picture. Looks like only one hose in and out of the chlorinator. Anyone have one of these? Luke Pools
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    Polaris cleaner bags, which one?

    Leaf bag = doesn't have enough back pressure on the bag to fill it out. The bag isn't any bigger than the other bags. Silt bag = too thin, gets holes in it easily. I don't think they make it zippered.