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PoolSkim = best $100.00 I ever spent on my pool. Regards, -Gary

A little late to the party but if you are still considering options, may I recommend getting this product: http://www.plast-aid.com/ It is an indispensable product to have when needing a fix for plastics, pvc, cpvc, etc. (not good for abs), even in a wet environment. It has solved many leak...

Dave, I remember when I first joined TFP I had read a post from someone (it might have been you in fact) who said..."owning a pool is like owning a pet" meaning it requires time and dedication. When being confronted with this dreaded mustard algae constantly, in my case it is like owning a...

Boston, Mustard algae looks like fine yellowish-brown dust that grows on the sides and bottom of the pool usually in a shady area. It brushes away easily but returns and multiplies quickly. Regards, -Gary

I HATE MUSTARD ALGAE!!!!! Living in South Florida, I have had my bouts and issues with this scourge. After discovering this great forum back in 2008, I began my education in how to properly care for my pool. I read everything, acquired the necessary tools and was diligent in my procedures and...

The nozzle attachment is called a sweep nozzle and is available in the states in most big home improvement stores. Here's a link from Amazon showing what it looks like: http://www.amazon.com/Nelson-Brass-Swee ... per+nozzle To get your cartridge white again, try soaking it in a solution 1 part...

I had the same situation with one of the screw on nuts on the cell of my Pool Pilot Soft Touch generator. Fortunately, I discovered the great product Plast-Aid years ago and found it indispensable to both my pool plumbing as well as my aquarium collection. Can be used in wet or dry situations...

Most likely from mid 2011. Regards, -Gary

Just to close the loop, I received my rebate ($100.00 Visa debit card) in the mail today. Zodiac MX8 purchase date 5/24/2012. Regards, -Gary

I am encountering something very similar with an older Soft Touch unit. Sean has been helpful in troubleshooting the problem. It appears to be a faulty power module (thanks Sean) that causes the service light to flash when the unit enters reversing mode. After changing the cell reversing to...

Firefox 13.0.1 :goodjob: Regards, -Gary

Try turning the mesh bag inside out and then attaching it to the POOLSKIM. This makes cleaning and rinsing the bag much easier since you are working with the ‘smooth’ side collecting the debris. If your bag has excess strands of netting, use a pair of scissors to trim them off. Circulation...

Re: Insalling Poolskim - need to convert slip return to thre I’m unfamiliar with this eyeball. Could you please post a photo of it, as well as how it ‘holds’ into the smooth return outlet? Whatever it takes to get the POOLSKIM operating is well worth it. My POOLSKIM has been an...

What a great story. The satisfaction of keeping YOUR pool is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, once you bother to learn the proper chemistry method, how the filtration operates and how to correct/avoid problems. Regards, -Gary

Here’s a simple trick I use to verify purifier production from my SWG. After dark, I turn on my filter and pool light. Standing poolside, near the return jet closest to the equipment pad (which just happens to be close to the light), I can see the fine bubbles the cell is generating. If the...

Many dollar stores (in my case Big Lots) sell large (2.5 cup capacity) plastic measuring cups, with large, comfortable handles. With the acid container and measuring cup near pool edge and above a return jet, I spill 2 measuring cups of pool water on the coping. With the measuring cup sitting...

I do my CYA test, normally in the A.M. with the sun at my back. I hold the vial 'navel' height just away from my body, so I can see straight down into the vial. I squirt a good amount of the mixture into the vial and swirl it to eliminate any bubbles. If dot is visible, I dispense a series of...

Nice, clean, neat job. Look into purchasing or making a cover for your umbrella to use when it is closed. If not, the sun will destroy the fabric in a short period of time. I'm on my second umbrella (covered when closed) since my first one lasted only a year. Regards, -Gary

Jack, Welcome to TFP. There are lots of great people here who will help you get through your situation. You must exercise patience, believe in the process, stay away from the pool stores and you will be ultimately be rewarded with a beautiful looking pool. One piece of advice I will give...

I normally purchase a 3 pack of Clorox (6%) 1.48 gal bottles from BJs for $10.00 (approx.) but yesterday I opted instead for their 4 pack of liquid shock (12%) 1 gal bottles for $14.00. Regards, -Gary

I recently ordered a Zodiac MX 8 pool cleaner from them(since they offered the rebate). I received the order in 8 days via FedEx. The purchase total was $358.00 and the entire process went very well. Regards, -Gary

I too just pulled the trigger on this cleaner. Having read the thread on TFP, as well as other web reviews and discovering the rebate offer ($100.00 Visa gift card), I decided to go for it. Being retired, I have plenty of time on my hands but have grown weary of manually vacuuming. My pool, for...

Look here as well. http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Complete-F ... 819&sr=8-3 -Gary

Now that I understand my pool's chemistry, I want to apply the education I've gotten to my pond and aquarium. I raise African Cichlids. I'm confused about two terms used in aquarium chemistry General Hardness & Calcium Hardness. From an African Cichlid website: General Info On Water Hardness...

Finally finished my project to utilize an old pressure side cleaner connection within my current filter configuration. Spishex, I must thank you for enlightening me on the possibility of double duty usage of the old existing line. I wanted to replace as little of the 20 year-old pipe as...

Sean, You wrote: The double flashing light is usually related to either the cell scaling up, the salt level being lower than the displayed salt level, or the water temps dropping down below 65 degrees, particularly with the SC-48 cell. Cell is clean, salt level is confirmed @ 3000 ppm and H2O...