Recent content by brotherdave

In all due respect. Raleigh , is NOT central florida by any stretch of the imagination. Different rules for different areas. The idiosyncrasies of the wide varieties of algae, warrant different tactics. What always works for You doesn't necessarily mean it works for all. There are many other...

There is one FINAL solution(literally) when all else fails with Colonel Mustard. I don't like to use it, but its completely safe and Canada has been using it for years with no problems. Cutrine-Plus(very xpensive at $60/gal), available at Tractor Supply . Formerly affordable, until copper...

Each spring, when everything else is in bloom, you just might think there is POLLEN in the water. Because thats exactly what mustard algae resembles. It usually starts in the shallow end, perhaps on the steps and stirs up like dusty yellow fine sand when you traverse it. It took a bit of...

Addendum: To those of you who wish a nice quick repair without removing entire tube from the system by using repair kit plugs: buy a 1/4 I.D. length of polythylene tubing. Cut out the leaking section. SLEEVE the polyethylene over the two free ends so that there is approx. 1/2 inch coverage of...

Just outside 12 yr. warranty one panel has sprung a couple of leaks. used repair kit available. Am wondering how feasible diy replacement would be cost wise. Maybe it would just be best to keep repairing with the plugs. Prices have seemed to be outside the affordable range. Can't seem to get a...