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  1. aridpaul

    comparings non motorized cleaner.

    I have had 2 G3 baracudas over the last 15 years. Replaced worn parts and then bought another one and replaced parts. Just before this weekend the plastic shell broke and is beyond repair. My choice for the similar type of cleaner is the Pentair Cruiser or the Zodiac G3 pro. Both $300 at...
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    Liquid Chlorine adding salt to pool

    We have been successfully maintaining our pool through out this summer using using liquid chlorine at 10% and muriatic acid. I have Taylor test kit and use it faithfully. I was talking a friend that is in the pool maintenance business and told be that adding liquid chlorine adds salt to the...
  3. aridpaul

    Starting from Scratch, Drained and starting over

    Drained and powerwashed my pool yesterday. Filled my pool last night. Turned my pump on this morning. Let it run an hour before doing water test. Taylor 2006 kit and an Aquacheck phosphate test kit. Before drain numbers FC 0 pH 7.4 TA 140 CH 750 CYA 220 Phos > 1000 After Drain and Fill...
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    To drain or not to drain

    Have been battling algae and cloudiness in the pool and was treating with pool store chemicals. I know bad idea. We stopped using tabs and chemicals and were using nothing but Liquid Chlorine and faithful scrubbing. The pool looks clear and clean. My number are: FC 4 CC 1 PH 7.4 ALK 140...
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    Hayward Northstar Pump Problem

    I noticed that the pump wasn't running this morning. Checked the timer and it wasn't moving. Pump has water in it. The breaker was tripped. I reset the breaker. Pump hummed and then tripped the breaker. Is it time for a new pump? Can you give me any idea on what I should check for? Thanks...
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    How do I remove thick white line at tile

    How do I remove a 1 inch wide white tile line. I have already tried the pool pumice stones. That just seem to make it worse. The pool is 3 years old with a pebble fina finish. Thanks Loraine