Recent content by flap152

The pool pump failed on Friday afternoon and we had this extremely busy weekend (painting the house with friends). I ordered the replacement on Monday and I should get it in about 2 days. We had 3 days of 85+ degrees and the pool is turning green - slight visible algae at spots. I'm raising...

Wanted to keep my original post short so I actually erased my comment on test kit availability and price here. Don't get me started on this... :x I will travel later this summer and pick one up. Can I have it delivered to Disney world, you think? :) Until then, what I do for reading TC in...

Recently converted BBB pool is clear, but requires 2ppm every day. Still have algae? Hi, I moved to bleach recently but will not get a good test kit until late this summer. Previous years, I used to maintain 3-6ppm (targetting 4) with pucks in a chlorinator and OTO, fighting algea oubreaks...

For folks in Canada, the store locator doesn't work. I got a few pieces of information using Google, but then my phone calls and walking in store did not match. Here's info that might help others. I'm in Quebec, the Montreal region (south shore to be precise). Prices in CAD$ of course... YMMV...

Thanks for the reply. Yes there are general tips, but I had not considered moving the slab. That's the kind of advice I'm looking for. I'm rather handy, but mostly have experience with indoor stuf (wood, plaster, electricity, plumbing, etc.) I will check how cleanly the slab could be separated...

Hi there. First post. Love the content and tone of posts I read so far. I'm looking for hints in repairing a leak in piping under the cement walkway, next to the entry stairs to my inground vinyl lined pool. I know it's there beacause I hear a gurgling sound. Those pipes were not used until...