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  1. Curtsam

    Stamped Concrete Sealer

    Team, Please help me out selecting a good stamped concrete sealant around my inground pool. I am looking for a good "gloss" look but also want it to be safe by not being too slippery. Also some good tips on applying it, how many coats and how often it may need re-sealed. Your advice is...
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    Poolskim return jet

    I just received a poolskim and have a couple of questions please. I took off the return eyeball and need to know the best way to unscrew the rest of the return assymbly in pool to attach the poolskim. I can't take it off by hand; do I simply use a pair of pliers to unscrew? I just don't want to...
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    Calcite Saturation Index

    Everything in my pool seems to be adjusted well except I am having a very low CSI reading of -1.23. Temp- 86 FC- 5.5 TC- 6 PH- 7.5 TA- 60 CH- 40 CYA- 60 Salt 3400 Please let me know if the CSI is important enough to get in range and how the **** to get it there. Been looking at exisisting...
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    Phosphate problem???

    I found this old thread of phosphates and would like for you to confirm with me again that my high phosphate level of 2500 is not a problem. I have been using my TF 100 Test Kit (love it) and being a newbie I wanted to ensure that my numbers were right. Took the sample to Leslie's ( got their...
  5. Curtsam

    Chemical additions to skimmer

    Please do not hijack another's thread for questions. Start your own thread. Thanks Casey~ What chemicals do you add through the skimmer? Would it be the Borax only?
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    Pump Run Time?

    My PB told me that he runs his pump 24/7 and his pump has been running for 16 years now. I think I will go ahead and run mine when up 24/7 also. Pros- Less wear on pump. Off/On/Off/On Pros- Cleaner Water Cons- Little bit more money monthly I got the article below of the internet. Give me...
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    Moss on Waterfall

    My pool is still not completed but hopefully will be on this month. I promise I advanced search this question to make sure nobody else asked this silly question first. Just wondering if my pool waterfall that is made from natural stone will get moss on it? If so, is this considered algae? If...
  8. Curtsam

    New Build in Oklahoma Pic Update 10/17/2013

    New Build in Oklahoma; Questions Updated Pics 5/7/15 Hello from Oklahoma! Wanted to share my first pool build with everyone. I am installing a 18 x 34 Kidney vinyl liner pool with waterfall and a swg for chlorine. I will have stamped concrete decking with new privacy fence, landscape lighting...