Recent content by hayfarmer

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    Whats the best barbecue to buy in 2013?

    No one has mentioned a treager I bought one and love it No more flare ups.
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    little stones behind liner

    there on the wall, i dont know how they are getting there. there is none on the bottom and yes they did put a pad down...
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    little stones behind liner

    no they are ploy. theres seems to be more every year.. was just wondering
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    little stones behind liner

    Hi everyone, I have a question about my pool liner. I have noticed each year I am getting more and more little gravel/sand like stones between the liner and the wall.. Is this normal and how are they getting there? Most of them are about the size of large grains of rice, one is the size of a...
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    2012 opening

    I will try but I really have trouble posting Pictures here.
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    couldnt stay away from pool store

    I just put my CYA in the skimmer and let it go to the filter and make sure i dont back flush for a few days.. Its the easiest for me. Seems to work.
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    2012 opening

    I got tired of looking at the cover on the pool, I could not stand it any longer, we had a very nice day last week so I decided to take the cover off. WOW it was crystal clear, yes it has dirt on the bottom but the water is GREAT. The FC was still at 15 but the PH was a bit on the low side 6.9...
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    Bleach Prices 2012

    walmart used to be 2.86 last year. but i bought some the other day and its 2.99. go figure its going up just like everything else.
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    Water level

    I cant remember what the water level is to be at when closing with a loop lock cover.. I think its supposed to be about 6" below the skimmer is this right or wrong... Thanks for the help....
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    Which Pool Mesh Safety Cover to buy?

    I have a loop loc love it, going on five years and still is in great shape... there not cheap in cost, but i think there worth it.. good luck in your choice..
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    Weekly chems

    if you could post a full set of numbers. I am sure someone will be able to help you out... All of the numbers play a part in a well balanced pool. its just very helpful to have a full set of numbers. good luck.
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    skinny dipping?

    When the sun goes down the cloths come off.. we have a very private yard. But if someone was to come to the pool area i would just go on what i was doing... I am not sure what the law is about going naked in your own back yard but i guess I am breaking the law...of course the wife does not do...
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    How do you empty your Polaris bag?

    I am a double bagger to... I dont find it that hard to clean... you dont get it perfect....but letting it dry really helps...
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    Solar vs Heat Siphon. Cost considerations, need advice

    it took a week to get it to 90, but it shut its self off at night when the outside temp dropped down to 40 and it will not come back on unitl the outside temp is 50. So some days it did not come back on unitl 11 in the morning... hope this helps you..
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    First swim of the year.

    We had our first swim of the year, Well I should say the kids did. the Water is a bit to cold for me still. Its about 80 but this time of year I like it about 90 to 92... so I am sure by next weekend it will be good to go.. I have had it opened for over a month but I just started heating it...