Recent content by DrWho

Very true, if my electricity went out unexpectedly, I'd be in trouble with all that acid just sitting there...but I keep my pump running 24/7 all season long, much to the chagrin of the electric company and my electric bill. My pump is located way way up hill from the pool and loses prime...

Thanks Mariane, I appreciate your kindness. It's funny that over the years of reading/lurking in the Troublefreepool forums that I went from first regarding CYA as an anathema to pool chemistry, when it actually is sort of a necessary evil if you don't want the sun to burn off all your chlorine...

Hi! I see no calcium buildup yet, but want to be on the lookout. Couldn't find enough 12% bleach this year (been using bleach 6 years), so went to 73% Cal Hypo for the first time. No matter how much I stir that stuff in a bucket, it won't fully dissolve for like 24 hours (even with repeated...