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The fishing line I have used is extremely thin and clear, you have to squint to see it with the naked eye. I will see if a picture from my balcony will show the lines. But, to sum it up.. there is one line running along each edge of the pool about 12 feet above the ground. Then where those...

A new updated to this old thread. Never post back my results. But, since I had the same problem this spring, only worse! I figured I'd let everyone with bird issues know that the fishing line works like a champ!! I installed two lines from my house to a couple of trees behind the back fence...

So, we're in the process of selling our house (don't worry we're upgrading). It's not warm her in MA yet, but for showing the house I figured I'd open it up and get it looking nice. Well, I spoke to my agent on Thursday and she suggested leaving it closed since I'd never be able to get it...

Wakefield, MA. Crystal Chemical Co. $13.50 for 5 Gal jug of 12.5.

That's what I was hoping. Sometimes I get caught up in everything having to fit the targets. In constant search of the perfect balance. Thanks.. Happy 4th!

Hello All, Everything in my pool looks great, but my T/A has been high since my pool company installed my new liner and helped to "balance" the water. I've managed to lower the T/A to 180 by using the acid/aeration method. My PH isn't rising above 7.5 after two or three days of aerating and...

Thanks guys, I only know what they told me, I'm not trusting anything. I know I'm going to give the CYA some time before trusting the reading. Will use liquid Chlorine for daily maintenance and use up the old pucks if the CYA is low.

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking 5 or 6 gallons.. I'm very interested to see what the CYA level will be based on the stabilyzer they added. I know I have to wait a week to ensure that's accurate. But, if it's low, say under 20, what are the board's thoughts on using the chlorine pucks to...

OK, so I'm much better today... Need to do a full test after work to see where I stand, but this morning my FC is down to 8 and my PH is 7.6. Talked to a woman at the pool company and she said the adjusted Alkalinity, put it 8 lbs of stabilizer and added only two gallons of shock. I find it...

The pool was filled overnight and they added chemicals today. I didn't see them add it, so I have no idea if it was powder or liquid. I guess I'll just ride out the chlorine coming down and retest all levels.

It was a clean fill. Water is crystal clear. I'm kicking myself for not telling them to just leave it alone. I'm going to find out what product they used tomorrow, but my CYA is reading very low. I basically used the entire CYA test bottle in the tube and could barely see the black dot...

Thanks for the quick response. Do you think I should add some Chlor out tonight, or ride it out until tomorrow. I'm hoping to see it drop significantly, but don't want to chance the liner being damaged. I'm going to call them tomorrow morning to figure out exactly what they added.

Hello Everyone, Well, just got a new liner installed, thanks to a leak over the winter which resulted in my vinyl liner shrinking. The pool company "balanced" the water. In hindsight I should have told them I'd do it myself. But, I was thinking the "free chemicals" would be good. Oh well...

Yeah, that's been my thought process. You just backed up my thinking. No sense throwing money down the drain. In water and chemicals.

Hello All, Very disappointed to say the least. Peeled back the cover to realize the water level in my pool is staggeringly low! It' well below the light and has just a little water in the shallow end. The only place I can imagine a leak allowing it to go that low is on the stairs or the...

Thanks! I'm putting the Speedstir on the list of things I need to get.

Richard, did you get the Speedstir from Taylor? Are there cheaper options? Thanks

Actually, I had a kid (11 years old) from the neighborhood ask why my pool doesn't smell like Chlorine. He wanted to know how I kept it so clean without it. I had to explain that I do use it, but when the balance is just right and you use the right amount, it doesn't stink like the boys club...

Just wanted to thank everyone at this site for providing an inexpensive and fun way to keep the pool clean. The information here is outstanding and it makes pool chemistry a joy instead of a mystery. I received my own quality test kit just over a month ago, have tested once a week with it and...

I'm going to try the fishing line. Why not. Thanks for the tip... If it works, I owe you a six pack of your favorite beer!

I can't believe there is someone here having the same exact problem as I am this year! I've been living in this house for 15 years and never had this issue. I needed to run my automatic vacuum all day Saturday and Sunday to keep up with it. They are the same type of bird and I live in...

Hello Duraliegh! You were correct it's 12.5. The bad news is that they don't have the nozzle you mentioned, so I'm breaking my back! But, that's fine, it's a quarter the price. Thanks

I've been doing a little research in my local area, north of Boston, MA. I just spoke to a nice young lady at a chemical outlet and was informed that I can purchase 5 gallons of liquid Chlorine for $13.50! She said she believes it's 17.5%. I'm not even sure this is a great buy yet, but it's...

Hello Everyone, Just sent away for the test kit and I'm exited to start using the BBB method. I've been reading the site feverishly for the past week and can't find any logical reason to continue supporting the exhorbitant prices at my local pool store. I've never walked out of my pool store...