Recent content by Mr Happy

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    Black Powder collecting on pool floor

    Hi, I live in the middle of a large anthracite deposit. The coal excavating equipment, trucks, trains, Yuke's & auto traffic are constantly stirring black dust into the air. It settles on everything which makes it difficult to keep anything clean for very long. It is collecting on my pool floor...
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    Out of balance

    Imagine--My htc OTO must have gone bad because I had another 3 way kit so I took the OTO & checked my Chlorine & It's off the scale so now I'll have to wait until it dissipates in a few days.
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    Out of balance

    Hi, When I saw that the chlorine wasn't reading with the test every day I knew it wasn't being used up for no reason. I've been adding 8.25% bleach in 64 oz. bottles from Aldi Grocery Store every day for 4 days including today & my water is very clear. I ordered the TF100 test kit & the...
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    Out of balance

    Hi, iv'e had this pool for 3 years & there haven't been any problems but for the past several days I can't seem to get the chemicals balanced. My kit (hth 6 way test kit ) does not tell me where my FC is but the Total Chlorine isn't showing at all ,Total Alkalinity is 90, Ph is 8.2 or higher &...
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    Above Ground Pool - Return /Winterizing

    I used a threaded plastic cap with an o-ring I picked up at the local pool supply. Thank You
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    Above Ground Pool - Return /Winterizing

    What is the best way to close off the return line ? The 1-1/2" fitting is a OD threaded all one piece with gaskets & fittings that screw on either side of the pool wall. After I remove the directional ball can I screw on a pvc threaded cap or do I need an expanding rubber plug? I live in the...