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    Replacing seal between coping and deck with Crack-stix?

    yep, blowtorch activated.
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    Replacing seal between coping and deck with Crack-stix?

    Crackstix is available for concrete and asphalt joints
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    Replacing seal between coping and deck with Crack-stix?

    When Replacing seal between coping and deck, can Crack-stix be used for this application. Salt water pool if it matters. thanks
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    Local to Dallas, TX where to buy Centurion Pool and Spa Duty B855

    Looking for local to Dallas, TX electrical motor supply house to purchase Centurion Pool and Spa Duty B855 CAT-B855 PART- 0-177897-22 TYPE- CX FRAME-Y56Y HP-2.0 SF-1.10 PH-1 HZ-60 RPM-3450 the motor started humming and would not start last night. Turned off the switch, motor was warm but not...
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    TFTestkits TF-100 arrived

    I have been adding chlorine via bleach and MA for the values given the chemical readings of the pool applied to pool math. The water is clear.
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    SWG Aqua Pure PCL 1400 Chlorinator not working

    Have an Aqua Pure PCL 1400 cell and kit to replace the old unit. Have spoken to several pool companies local about which SWG they would recommend. Pentair 40k is one that has been suggested, claimed I should see 8-10 years of use before needing a salt cell. Jandy 1400 is another replace cell...
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    TFTestkits TF-100 arrived

    PH 8.2 FC 1 CC 2.5 TC 3.5 CH 175 TA 200 CYA 40 To lower the PH, I need to add muriatic acid (corrected) from what I understand with pool math. The SWG is next to repair.
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    A heads-up for TFP newbies about bleach

    Calcium chloride is used in de-icer. In Wi. it is common, I would bet. In the DFW area not until the snow & ice get say inch to inch and a half. What we call a major storm.
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    A heads-up for TFP newbies about bleach

    What % of calcium chloride do you buy? What is the source? Will the de-icer type work.
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    TFTestkits TF-100 arrived

    Agreed SWG is a consumable and as a pool owner, there are expenses. Yes, the pro-rated cost is good for the benefit. The issue I have as a novice is keeping the SWG running without multiple problems. Maybe since I have taken over the pool service, I will pay enough attention to the details to...
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    TFTestkits TF-100 arrived

    SWG seem like a great idea but the number of threads I see with SWG issues and need for replacement every few years, makes me wonder should I just stick with bleach and watch the chemicals. Does the calcium chloride amount add seem correct? Almost 11 lbs seem like a lot and I do not want to go...
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    TFTestkits TF-100 arrived

    Pool chemical test results after removal and replacement of 10960 gallons of water PH 8.2 FC 1.5 CC 1 TC 2.5 CH 390 TA 175 CYA 40 So if I interpret pool math correctly add 108 oz of 10% bleach 75 oz of muriatic acid 175 oz of calcium chloride any special kind of calcium chloride to use
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    TFTestkits TF-100 arrived

    A hand calculation of gallons of water through water meter revealed fill amount of 10960 gallons. The pool is filling will check the chemicals after the pump has run an hour or so.