Recent content by Racestud

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    aqua plus questions

    I have an aqua plus system with the orp sensors. However, I have given up on the sensors just to touchy. What I want to do is run the system on a straight percent. I want to put it at 20% and just keep an eye on it. However, I have not yet been able to get this to work. I have gone to the...
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    New Kreepy Krauly Kruiser or Baracuda G3

    Help me decide. I have a rectangular 18 X 40 Vinyl pool, 90 degree sides in shallow and slanted sides in deep end. Reviews of both on Amazon are good. What are pros/cons of each. Both in price range http://www.poolsupplyworld.com/poolsupp ... K60430.htm...
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    Concrete Sealer

    How would chlorine break down sealer in water? I don't think acrylic sealer is water based, so it should not mix. Does chlorine break down toxic chemicals in water. I thought chlorine is only a disinfectant for bacteria. After it is done curing in a few days would it still eat the cover?
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    Concrete Sealer

    Well needed to get deck resealed, have lots of area so hired local contractor to do it. I have an electric cover so I told the contractor to roll the sealer on near the edge of pool and to stay away a couple inches. I reminded him several times, however as soon as he leaves the job his guy...
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    Kreepy Krauly Great White or Kreepy Krauly Kruiser

    AquaCritter is for above ground pools.
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    General question

    Why is it safe to swim in a pond with no Chlorine but not a swimming pool without chlorine?
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    Recommend me an automatic cleaner

    thanks for input guys. My daughter is 8. I think I have narrowed it down between a couple of the Kreepy models the Great White and Kruiser. I like the price and have good reviews at Amazon. Which one would you recommend. I started a topic here...
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    Kreepy Krauly Great White or Kreepy Krauly Kruiser

    Help me decide. I have a rectangular 18 X 40 Vinyl pool, 90 degree sides in shallow and slanted sides in deep end. Reviews of both on Amazon are good. What are pros/cons of each. Which would be easiest to setup? Both have rebates and are in my price range...
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    Can never get FC level maintained

    Do have to wait until dark to dump the chlorine in or just until the evening when the sun is behind the house?
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    The Zodiac "Barracuda" MX8 Suction Side Cleaner

    How much does the mx8 weigh? Would it be hard for 8 year old to pull it out of the water?
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    Recommend me an automatic cleaner

    Both. 90 degree in shallow end. Diagonally sloped in deep end.
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    Can never get FC level maintained

    Here are latest levels after sweeping pool on waste and adding 3-4 inches of water. And leaving cover off all day. Fc .2 TC.4 Ta 152 PH 7.4 CYA 41 Ca 415 Salt 3300 Phosphate 750 How much walmart bleach do I need to add to bring to shock levels?
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    Can never get FC level maintained

    Okay think I am going to shock it. Question. I have a couple gallons of pool chlorine. Does 1 gal of Chlorox regular bleach equal 1 gal of pool chlorine?
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    Can never get FC level maintained

    If I wait another 6 weeks and just close the pool for the winter. Will the winter freeze kill whatever is causing the problem?
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    Can never get FC level maintained

    How much bleach will I need to dump in given my latest numbers posted above to get to shock levels?