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    POOL STORE EXPERIENCE

    I went to Leslies this morning and the young guy who worked there asked me if I needed help, so I told him I needed fas-dpd re-agents. So as he was ringing up the sale he asked me if it was for me or an agency. I told him it was for myself. He asked me if it was just for my backyard pool. i...
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    Chlorox Price Increase

    Well Clorox announced that they will be increasing their prices by 10%, why?, like everything else, due to increased fuel prices.
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    Releasing Pressure from Filter

    Hi I'm posting here instead of the AG category because this applies to all pools. My backwash hose has water coming out slowly when the pump is on filter. I want to remove the multiport valve and check the spider gasket but there is no air release valve anywhere that I can see. How do I remove...
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    Testing Tutorial

    How about a "how to" video showing exactly how to do the tests and how the results should look? Some people are intimidated by the thought of chemistry even though in reality it's so easy. Others like myself might be confused by color changes. For example, I kept adding baking soda to my pool...
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    Alkalinity question new TF 100 kit

    Hi my pool is Ag 15ft round vinyl liner 36" deep so I guess 4000 gal. We just replaced the liner again last week. Test results today are: FC 5.5 CC 1 TC 6.5 PH 7.2 TA ? CYA 20 CH 30 I can't get the TA test to change from very dark pink. It changes at 11 drops and...
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    Lost Skimmer Sock

    Hi I have a 15' AG , Hayward Sand Filter S166T and Power Flo 1Hp pump. We needed to replace the skimmer and did it last evening so pool just used for first time this season. I put in a knee hi stocking and everything was fine. When i checked this AM the skimmer basket was upside down and no knee...
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    Strawberry Pretzel Dessert-great for summer!!

    Crust: 2 cups crushed pretzels, not too fine 1-1/2 stick butter, melted 3 T. sugar Mix ingredients and pat in bottom of 9 x 13 pan Bake 400 for 5-8 min. Cool Filling: 8 oz. cream cheese. softened 1/2 cup sugar 8 oz. cool whip Beat cream cheese and sugar till fluffy. Fold in cool whip...