Pool Opening - Ice/Algae Issues this year - Opinions Please

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Re: Pool Opening - Ice/Algae Issues this year - Opinions Ple

Test the fleet farm brands. I have the strength at times to be weak and that is why I go to tubs of fun. No, with all the discounts, its about $12.25 a case so if you could check the strength, then I too will be switching to Fleet Farm. I will have to let Troy know this. Also, yea, the sales people there are just that. Salesman, but I like the 17 mil as the ones online are only 12 mil and they don't seem to last as long. That is why I order from Tubs of Fun. If you do it, then try it. Another site that has a 12 mil blue black one is http://www.intheswim.com. If you go that route, then stay in touch to let me know how you like it. If it is good, then I would say that is the route to go. Not all Thermo-Shield have the same thickness.

Did not try fleet farm for the cases of bleach. How much do you buy at a time? I already purchased my order for this year, but may have to switch if its that cheap. $10.73 after tax is pretty good so saving about $2 a case and I buy 15 a pop so that is still a good savings. I could then just purchase maybe 5-8 cases off and on and not get the weird look for buying that much bleach at a time as pools are becoming more popular in the area.

Let me know your thoughts please. :cheers:
 
Re: Pool Opening - Ice/Algae Issues this year - Opinions Ple

I didn't see there was a second page to this thread, so I didn't see your reply until now. Sorry for the late reply! I also sent you a PM once I found out what a "PM" was!! But it's sitting in my outbox, and not in my sent items, so I'm guessing you haven't seen it. How do I get it to go through?

Fleet Farm Bleach:
It's in a white box with blue lettering "Pool Shock" by the pool stuff. The jugs are "So White Brand - Pool Clear". Active ingredient: Sodium Hypochlorite 12.5%, Inert Ingredients 87.5%, Available Chlorine 15%.

Should I not trust the label? When you say to "test the fleet farm brand", how do you mean to test it? When I use the Pool Calculator and add the specified amount, it seems to bring it up to the indicated FC value - I use the FAS-DPD test kit.

They are in the Fleet Farm ad "on sale" for $9.95, but I have never seen them go above that price. At the end of the year, if I remember correctly, they were even cheaper than that when they're trying to clear out their inventory. I've bought as many as 8 cases at a time I think....didn't get too odd of a look, but then again, I don't care! :)

So, back to the cover. Do you think the 17 mil cover they're trying to sell me at Tubs of Fun is the Covertech Thermo-Shield? Maybe I should talk to Troy instead, and mention that I know someone who ordered one through him and that I'd like the covertech Thremo-shield brand and see if he can still get it? If I'm going to drop the money, I want to know that someone else has had good luck with it!

Let me know how to get you my PM, and my contact info will be in there.
 
Re: Pool Opening - Ice/Algae Issues this year - Opinions Ple

Your test is fine with the DPD test kit. Should be good stuff. I have used the Pool Clear brand last year. I think those idiots are getting it from Fleet Farm and then they mark it up! If that's the case, I am gonna be really P!ssed off! Thanks for the info. I too sent you an email, couple of texts, and also a PM. You should have my direct number now if you wish to visit by email or by phone.

Later
 
Re: Pool Opening - Ice/Algae Issues this year - Opinions Ple

Another quick Pic that I had to share! Awesome morning. Not swimming yet, but soon. Much later spring this year. Water is 70. Not too bad. First swim was taken this morning. Bit chilly! :cheers:
 
Re: Pool Opening - Ice/Algae Issues this year - Opinions Ple

Here is what I usually do in my Pool each year! Thanks to BBB, I have been doing this for 6 years now! Bought my house with the pool in 2007! Would not know what to do without this cool pool site and I try to contribute when and where I can to others.

I plan to do a full liner replacement and upgrade to the pool bottom surface using vermiculite and to replace the old metal return line. Nothing major, just a complete overhaul. Most likely in 3-4 years. I redid the pool pad completely myself using the help from this website 3 years ago and it looks great and has worked even better. I now open the pool myself every spring. I still have my pool company help me close it as doing it myself is a PITA! I give the local pool service some business and keep the relationship strong for when I plan to use them with the pool overhaul coming down the road.

Thought I would share a great pic with my daughter and me and the pool. Today its cool, but next week looks great. Hoping for Rain here in ND as it is getting a bit dry. Farmers could use some rain on their crops!

Happy swims to all! Take care and God Bless!

Cheers! :cheers:
 
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