Recent content by crimedog

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    So you want to add borates to your pool--Why and How

    If it helps anyone, I have a huge pool so I was looking into boric acid as 46 boxes of borax and a whole lot of muriac acid would be a bit much to handle. I bought 150lbs of granular boric acid here: http://www.farmerboyag.com/fly-insect-c ... d-50lb.asp And it ended up costing me $246.04...
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    Can't get primed

    Thanks for the response. I picked up a drain bladder but it wouldn't fit down my skimmer, need to try the small one. If not I'll snake. I actually tried on the pump end (pulled hose off the filter and jammed down there, and my pump housing popped off the pump! So, I guess the question now is...
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    Can't get primed

    Hi guys & gals, I am a second season owner of a 25'x50' vinyl lined pool. Last (first) season I had a local pool company open the pool and then I took care of it from there with the help of this site. Water was great all season long and I saved a ton of money - thank you! I closed it myself...