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    What to do when leaving on vacation?

    I am leaving for a 8-9 days vacation. The SWG has been holding the FC level at 4.5 for the last week or so. I have to add acid about every 2-3 days to bring ph back to 7.6. I add at 7.8. The rest of my numbers are: ph 7.6 TC 4.5 CC 0 TA 70 CYA50 working to get to 70 CH350 salt 3400 temp 91...
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    A not so new idea for Black Algae

    I got this idea from a post on the poolforum and a product google found. I saw a post about rubbing black algae spots 3" trichlor pucks. I also saw a product for attaching one to the end of your pool pole. The product was about $28 plus shipping. I went to the hardware store and bought $3.18...
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    SWG and Bleach

    I have been shocking the pool with bleach to deal with an Algae problem. When I do this it seems the the SWG shows a higher salt reading. Is this normal, or does it indicate a problem? I never noticed this before, but maybe thats me.
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    Thinking about a new grill

    Right now I am looking at a Broilking and a Napoleon. These are the 2 models I am considering. http://www.ajmadison.com/cgi-bin/ajmadi ... BPSS3.html http://www.barbecues.com/web/catalog/pr ... pid=196393 They appear to look a lot alike. Any comments?
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    Sand Filter how to check?

    I have a Hayward PRO Series 244T sand filter. I am starting to see a small amount of sand near the returns. I had a filter with broken laterals when the pool was first installed, and this not near that amount of sand. This filter is on its 3rd season. How can I check the filter to see if and...
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    pool pole

    I have one of those standard pool poles that the builder supplied when my pool was installed about 3 years ago. Its failing. The plastic screw collet that holds the pole extended has cracked and is fast approaching the point where the pole will no longer lock in the extended position. I am going...
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    cleaning SWG cell

    I have a Goldline unit. It is connected into the piping with a pair of threaded collars, one on each end of the cell. You are supposed to imerse the cell in mild acid solution up to, bot not over the wires. Has anyone found a "trick" to do this easily. A container that fits well? I wonder why...
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    Borates, boric acid

    Reading the sticky, I see that you should add borax and acid to bring the PH back inline. Reading another thread, I saw where one of the commercial products now includes boric acid so that the product is PH neutral. I have some boric acid that is sold here as a roach killer. The package says 99%...