Recent content by fighting_irish

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    Spa plaster flaking

    My apologies to the OP. If my statements have come off invalid to the topic at hand. Thanks, David
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    Polaris 280 (with boster pump) With VF/VS Pump

    GEEKGRANNY, I was just cusrious as to why disposible bags? You can buy a 280 sand/silt bag and just change it out for an all purpose bag as needed.
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    Spa plaster flaking

    There are multiple reasons for algae growth in a pool. CYA levels too high is not an accurate statement. With Cya too high you either lock in Chlorine or you Lock it out. If you have high levels of CYA and you still have a Free Chlorine level of 1 or higher algae will not form unless you have...
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    Spa plaster flaking

    I just stumbled onto this topic and had to reply. The ScaleTec will work on the white flakes coming from your heat exchanger it just takes time. You may also want to look at Beautec as a preventive as well. Not as to address the old water issue. For some reason I see and hear this topic alot...
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    Help with pool light choice

    IMO, I think that the LED Intellibrites are by far a better choice than the SAM or SAL.
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    Flagstone coping, SWG, and what to do now?

    It is not just flagstone and limestone that errode. I have seen this in travertine, slate, and even quarzite. All natural stone should be sealed whether it is SWG or not. This is recommend by all stone yards. As far as the builders warning about the softer stone. I personally think it is all...