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    Is Spring the Best Time to Buy Pool Vacuum?

    Who is Marianna?
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    Aiper Smart 1500 cordless robotic pool cleaner review

    I have an older Aiper that is NOT robotic. It still works but getting parts is ridiculous. The few parts (a belt and roller) they sent were for another model. Maybe they have improved.
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    Chlorine sanitation levals?

    Okay, sanitation was my main concern Chlorine back to 5 and ph at 7.4 , may try to reduce cya by 10 points. Thanks for all the replies.
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    Where do you buy your chemicals?

    I get bleach at the Walmart or Harris Teeter (Kroger) when it's on sale. I get muriatic acid at the local hardware because the stuff they sell at Lowes is low odor which is garbage. Odds and ends from Amazon.
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    Chlorine sanitation levals?

    Trying to run my chlorine low (between 2 and 3) this summer and use a weekly maintenance dose of polyquat 60 to keep algae at bay and keep the staining monster away. Also trying to keep ph around 7.2 Is this a bad idea? Will this give me proper sanitation? CYA is around 45.
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    Iron Filter

    I saw on another thread where they had added a small amount of de powder to a sand filter for cloudy water. Would this help to remove some of the metal as well?
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    Ecotech EZ Variable Speed Motor & Hayward SuperPump (aka FrankenPump)

    Have been using the Ecotech pump for almost a year. Usually run it at 60%. Power bill has dropped between $20 to $25 a month based on a year ago. It will pay for itself in a few more months. No ill effects as for the pool and is super quiet. Almost have to put your ear on it the hear it at 40%...
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    Muratic Acid

    I had been buying muriatic acid at Lowe's or Home Depot but they both only carry the low odor now. It is garbage, do not buy it. It's watered down and takes twice as much and it's the same price as full strength. I found the full strength at my local hardware for $1 less than the big box. I...
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    Pool manufacturer calls for high TA

    San Juan Pools (fiberglass) says to keep TA between 125 and 150. Is that true for all fiberglass pools? Why that high?
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    what problems come from low Total Alkalinity? Any?

    San Juan Pools (fiberglass) says to keep TA between 125 and 150. Is that true for all fiberglass pools? Why that high?
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    Neiko Tools USA 1 HP Water Pump with Strainer review $109.99

    Re: Neiko Tools USA 1 HP Water Pump with Strainer review $10 Just ordered one of these. Is yours still ok?