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    Discouraged by Pool Store to Convert to SWG

    Chlorine in the Midwest is 4.50….you’re getting gouged.
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    Muriatic Acid BOGO at Menards

    FYI....BOGO sale at Menards....works out to $3.50 per gallon....until 6/2.
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    BOGO Chlorine at Menards

    And before I start getting hate mail, my basement storage is cool, dry, dark and well ventilated.
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    BOGO Chlorine at Menards

    I buy a bunch and store it in my basement....which is usually 65-68 degrees...I believe Chemgeek said it has a half-life of 230 days at 75 degrees....mine will be gone in about 130 days so should still have good strength.
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    BOGO Chlorine at Menards

    Just letting everyone know liquid chlorine 12.5% buy one get one @ $3.99/gallon at Menards.
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    Not so fresh fill

    Thought I was being a smart cookie and had water trucked in instead of using my well water (which I know has high iron content). Turns out the trucked in water must have iron in it also because the water has a nice green tint to it. Is there anything I can do to help remedy the situation? The...
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    Cheap chlorine

    I store it in my basement....usually stays around 65 degrees or so.
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    Cheap chlorine

    I just load up a cart...take to the car....go back in...load another cart....etc. Until I get to the 75 gallons or so I need for the season. They don't seem to mind.
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    Cheap chlorine

    FYI....Menards annual BOGO on chlorine is going on now....12.5% at $3.99.
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    Metaltrap filter

    Has anyone here had any experience with the Metaltrap filters? I need to refill my pool and wondered if this was a good option. Thanks.
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    Closing question

    He says to lower the water below the skimmers but above the returns....and doesn't blow out the returns...just leaves them be...and then open up all valves at equipment pad for air flow. I've never tried it but that's what he does. We get deep freezes thru winter.
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    Closing question

    I have closed it myself in the past. I lower the water below the returns and blow them out. My PB said I'm wasting water and time by lowering that low....just leave them underwater and open up the valves.....same with main drain. He closes hundreds of pools this way....is he just lucky...
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    Closing question

    My PB method to close pool is as follows: Lower water 6-8 inches below skimmers...blow out skimmers and waterfall lines....add antifreeze to those lines. Make sure all valves are left open at the equipment pad. I am concerned about not doing anything with the return lines...he says as long as...
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    New fountain

    Hi all, Just got a new fountain for the garden and was wondering what I need to do to keep the water clean ...if anything. Thanks for your help.
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    Cheap Menards Chlorine

    Probably has already been mentioned but in case anyone missed it...BOGO at Menards...12.5% chlorine at $3.99....no limit....I filled my SUV...16 cases!
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