Recent content by FrogmanMickey

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    Help! Can't keep chlorine level up.

    Re: The "100 page treatise". I know it was lengthy, but the idea was to provide enough detail to hopefully help someone else who might want to try it, anticipating questions/problems they might encounter. Re: Liquid chlorine. The Ace store does not store it in the sun. The yard has a roof...
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    Help! Can't keep chlorine level up.

    Hi everybody Thanks for all of the great advice and tips. I have ordered the test kit and I bought two cases of liquid chlorine which I will apply as soon as I receive the test kit so I can measure the chlorine levels. I did the CYA test with pool water diluted 50% as suggested, and this...
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    Help! Can't keep chlorine level up.

    Hi everybody I guess this is the way to keep the conversation going? Thanks for your immediate and thorough responses. To clarify the algae control chemicals I am using: The hth Algae Guard label reads: n-Alkyl (60% C14, 30% C16, 5% C12, 5% C18) dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides – 10%...
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    Help! Can't keep chlorine level up.

    This is my first post. I have maintained my pool myself for over 20 years, but it is defeating me now and I have not received the help I need from the local pool supply store. I hope you can help. 1) The size of your pool in gallons - 28,000 2) The type filter you have - DE 3) If your pool...