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borjis replied to the thread Is my pump on it's way out?.I'm not so sure that's really the case. I have a 2 speed pump that starts on low every day and works quite well. I never lose prime... -
borjis replied to the thread Pool open - quick sanity check on chemicals.Add the cya first. Preferably dissolved in a sock in front of the deep end return. The chlorine you add after, will last longer that way.
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borjis replied to the thread Aren't pools always green when they are opened?.My pool doesn't ever go green. Going on ten years. Close on Thanksgiving, open on March first. No chlorine nor algecide added while...
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borjis reacted to Newdude's post in the thread Aren't pools always green when they are opened? with
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You need to stay open late enough that the FC does its thing until algae goes mostly dormant. Some have luck bridging that gap with... -
Exhibit A and B that a little fall effort goes a long way. People want to close early, or they don't want to mix it over the...
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borjis reacted to ttlkurtis's post in the thread Pool seems to just drink up bleach so fast with Like.
Incredibly helpful post, thank you! Saving that image to my favorites on my phone. :)
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Yes, there are better ways using different methods. A pro service would view you as a good customer and charge you a lot of money. They...
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I think the main thing you are missing is frequency of testing and adding chlorine so that you are always above the minimum. At a CYA...
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borjis replied to the thread Pool seems to just drink up bleach so fast.Nothing wrong with using plain bleach. I buy cases of 6% at the local restaurant supply. All fresh with recent dates. It's all they...
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borjis replied to the thread Adding baking soda.I know my pool is very happy and steady ph at TA of 50. Maybe try that first. No need to lower the ph. I just add baking soda...
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borjis replied to the thread Pool Opening Procedure Questions ?.I close late on Thanksgiving weekend and open early on March first. That can be helpful in having less swamp situation to deal with...
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I actually used a pantyhose to do the spot-test, since it was under water. But right now the stain is above-water, so maybe the sock...
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borjis replied to the thread Clearing Iron stains before open?.The best way to spot treat, it will need to be underwater I think.
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borjis replied to the thread Clearing Iron stains before open?.Crushed vitamin c tablets in a sock is what I use to spot treat. A handful dissolves within about 4-5 minutes. Use Jack's magic pink...
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I called Maytronics, and they were absolutely no help and downright dismissive - could not have cared less. Found the part (called a...
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