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Jason, Thanks for the info. I buy from Superior Pools.... I will check into it.

Hello Duraleigh, Basically it depends on the stone. I use MPS +Trichlor 1" tabs + PH up or down and ocassionally Bromine 1" tab instead of Trichlor. For more porous stone like Limestone or Coquina I use MPS + Enhance (1step liquid bromine) + PH up or down. Each fountain has its own...

Hello everyone, Does anyone know where one can buy potassium monopersulfate in bulk...like 50-100 pounds containers. GLB sells it under the name of Oxy-Brite. Just trying to save$$$ on my end. Thanks

Hello, This is my second topic in this forum after receiving very informative stuff from some of the veterans of this forum. One of the issues that I encounter is pool technicians that don't seem to know some of the subtleties of maintaining fountains where chlorination has to be monitored very...

You guys, A thousand thanks for all your help. I will be buying a taylor 2006 or 2005 from my supplier and start testing the proper way. My supplier also agrees with you ...he did say that scaling can be caused by too high of a ph/ta. The stone damage I have seen are problems that I have...

Jason & Duraleigh, I will take everything that you have share with me into account and try it out. As far as the application of chlorine or the BBB method is that during the summer (which is almost year round) in this area the water temperature can reach the 80's and these fountains are...

Duraleigh, Thanks for the info. I will use a test kit and compare. The reason why I use non-chlorinated shock on some fountains is that chlorine can do some serious damage to certain limestones and other porous materials. I have one client whose fountain is deteriorating at a rapid pace due to...

:-D Duraleigh, Yes you are absolutely right on... The water quality treatment is basically the same. I have my fountains under control (in the winter here it is easier). I use test strips to check for FC/TC/PH/TA. On some fountains I stay away from chlorine and use GLB Oxybrite (no chlorinated...

Hello, Well, so far the replies reminds me of saying " in the house of the blind a one eyed man is king". I live in Naples, Florida an upscale community where fountains adorn many circular driveways in front of high end properties. Just the other day I drove around with my wife targeting new...

Hello, I run a strictly fountain service business in Florida and after a lot of searching I came across this great site. Unfortunately, even though a lot of your information is very helpful, there are some things specific to fountains that I have difficult finding expert advice. Maybe I will...