Recent content by LDave

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    Will borates help with autofill that is extremely high pH?

    No good reason except I figured it was more expensive since it was 2x+ the strength but I never bothered checking. Thanks for the tip! I never see prices on these things at Home Depot. I've ignored CSI until now and looking at PoolMath I see its high based upon Sunday's measurements. Which...
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    Will borates help with autofill that is extremely high pH?

    Hi all! My autofill source runs pH > 8.2. Its off that charts on both my ways to test; R-0004 and R-0014. My autofill TA is 130. I'm averaging to need to add 3/4 to full gallon of MA (14.5%) per week in Phoenix, AZ at this time of year to keep the pH in the 7.6-7.8 range. Will borates help...
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    Seeing dirt/dust when I brush, just life in the desert?

    Newish first time pool owner. Pool complete last October and been practicing TFP Pool School since day 1. I'm in far north Phoenix and wind is very common pretty much all year but now its obviously hotter, drier, dustier. The last month or so, every time I brush I'm seeing visible dirt/dust...
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    Anyone with experience with Maricopa County pool barrier code?

    I hope this is the most proper forum for this. Getting close and closer to inspection... Quoted form the code... If a building wall comprises part of the pool barrier and the subject wall contains doors or windows providing direct access to the pool, a separate barrier must be installed...