Recent content by Cabinetman

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    What's your current pool temp?

    had it at 88 for the one nice day last weekend but is at 77 now until the weather changes
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    Outdoor island door and draw installs

    Drive two screws (or four for a bigger drawer) from the inside of the drawer box so that the tips of the screws stick out the other side about 1/8th of an inch. Then take your drawer front and hold it on the cabinet as it should be aligned and either press it against the screws or pull the...
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    New to the board-First test results

    Just had a thought. when I do the OCLT does it matter whether I have the solar cover on or not?
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    New to the board-First test results

    Ok pool is pretty clear now. looks like a couple of spots need a touch-up vacuum with the Pool Blaster and then when the water warms up a bit I can get in with the goggles and hit any spots i can't see now. test results this morning- FC 8.5 CC .5 PH 7.2 T/A 170 CYA 40 Temp 56 My question...
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    New to the board-First test results

    Actually it is not. Just tried netting and what it is is micro pulverized leaf parts that go right through the net. Makes a pretty green cloud though. :)
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    New to the board-First test results

    [attachment=1:uwo7h2ar]DSCN1419.JPG[/attachment:uwo7h2ar]Update with pictures. FC 12.5 CC 0 PH 7.1 T/A still 170 after adding 39oz of acid and aerating for about 6 hours Haven't vacuumed yet as I went shopping for a electric one so that i don't have to vacuum to the sand filter, so I don't have...
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    New to the board-First test results

    You are probably right about the Cal Hypo it was a big box from Sams Club left over from last year I don't have the before pic of the pool but before the sun goes down tonight I'll take a pic. The cloudiness is nearly gone as of this morning because I hit it with the clarifier not crystal clear...
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    Any reason why I should avoid Redmax bleach?

    Found a pdf from Minnesota well shocking web site listing at 6% on page 6 of the pdf the bottle says the manufacturer is Hi-Lex
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    New to the board-First test results

    Well the weather is starting to get a little better so better get going I will keep updating the progress here. It is amazing what I thought I knew and really didn't.
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    New to the board-First test results

    Lowering the ph and aerated some more today are on the to do list but figured I would vacuum first before I throw the soaker hose in again. I have been using the pool calc but a few things confuse me. i.e. If I shoot for a CYA of 50 for example my target FC should be 6 according to the chart in...
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    New to the board-First test results

    Hello all, I am new to posting here but I have been studying and researching for the past few months. My TF100 test kit just arrived this morning, I have been holding off on posting until I had good readings for you,and would like would like some feed back, please. here is a little background...