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  1. jv92red

    inSPAration Aromatherapy (Proplylene Glycol) good? bad? Ok?

    We've been using inSPAration spa and bath scents for a while now in our spa (pool/spa combo). I have not noticed any adverse effects whether it be skin or water balance or sanitation issues. But I wanted to know about the main ingredient being Proplylene Glycol, does this stuff build up over...
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    Borates - Spa - Chemical smell?

    Well after 5 months of having borates in my pool I am 99% happy with the decision to add them. (1% negative explained below) Water clarity is a big plus but I also have not had any occurrence of algae and there were a few times when my chlorine level had dropped to very low levels a few times...
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    Where do you get fresh reagents?

    So I received my TF-100 in June of this year and started using it when I went through startup with my PB. (I always keep my test kit indoors) Problem is that my calcium numbers and Alkalinity numbers are consistently higher than his but all other tests are spot on. He is using a Taylor 2005...
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    Help me maintain parents pool using Trichlor pucks.

    Ok, now that I have your attention with that subject line you're probably going to say: NOOOO, don't do it! And I 100% agree and have learned here about the dangers of high calcium with CalHypo and high CYA with Trichlor but this is I'm afraid might be my only option. And to reiterate - this...
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    Contract review assistance needed for IG build in SoCal

    Hi All, Been getting several quotes over the past few months and have settled on one, maybe two builders. First contract came in, please take a look and see if there is anything missing that needs to be added or changes needed: *15' x 35', 94 perimeter foot, free form pool, depth 3.5' to 7' ...
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    cupro-nickel gas heater for SWG pool?

    Hi all - been lurking/reading for a while but now I need to finally post since I have had some IGP quotes starting to come in and want to clarify a heater question. Question is if I'm chlorinating the pool via SWG, will a cupro-nickel gas heater be recommended or if the water is kept balanced...