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  1. jmullan99

    Green, but is it algae?

    I had an algae attack last summer. TFP proved quite helpful and I got rid of it in 3-4 days. But now, I have some green. Been there a week. It is not acting like it did last year. I have the recommended test kit. And my numbers are written down at home (and I will post back when I get home...
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    What size fitting?

    Hopefully I am not too vague here, but I would like to add a shut-off valve at the bottom of my skimmer. I'm attaching a couple pics. The hose is attached to a tapered fitting that is threaded into the bottom of the skimmer (hex portion is on the actual fitting). The hose is Intex that has...
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    The trouble with test strips

    I know, and understand, the benefits of a proper test kit, from reading the forum. And I have a TF100 on the way. But up until now, I've only had the 6-way test strips. It seems to be okay with respect to seeing chlorine go up and down. But the CyA is crazy. If I were to go by the chart on...
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    1-1/4 to 1-1/2 adapter?

    I plan to put in the thru-wall skimmer on my Intex Ultra-Frame. I plan to use my old 1000 gph pump from my previous Intex pool stand-alone for the skimmer. This older pump has the 1-1/4 slip on fitting. My questions: - What kind and size of fitting is on the Hayward skimmer? - Is there an...