Recent content by mjt123

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    PowerTRAKâ„¢ Semi-Automatic Swimming Pool Cover System

    I was looking at getting one of them. I was quoted ~3600.00 plus shipping what are your guys thoughts. http://www.poolcovers.com/pool2/index.p ... Itemid=470 Thanks
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    IG pool coping help...

    Has anyone seen coping like this?
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    IG pool coping help...

    I was looking for some help with how a can replace the imaged pool coping. I was planing on installing bullnose pavers around the pool and adding thin pavers over the pool deck. I was looking for advice on how to remove the plastic coping. (Can I do it without hurting the pool wall)? I...
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    fall painting project

    you are correct. I would say the seam looks to be in pretty good shape it's hard to tell because it was painted last time. The product I use last was made by Vulkem. I have been unable to find the same stuff and was hoping to find an alternative. thanks for your help
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    fall painting project

    hello, I was planning on painting my pool the next couple days. About four years ago we bought this house and refinished the pool at the same time. We used an epoxy pool paint (Insulux brand) and over the years there are a couple of spots that are coming off. So I was planning on a...
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    AquataPoxy underwater Paint/

    Has anyone ever used it? I was hoping to do some under water touch ups. May less the 3 sq ft. More info http://cbsmithcompany.com/documents/24.html Thanks Mike
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    Calcium Hardness Can I use this to Save $$$

    So should I keep looking or do you think is safe try? Maybe I should look at lowes or Menards to see if they sell something else that has a more detailed MSDS. Thanks Mike
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    Calcium Hardness Can I use this to Save $$$

    Ok this is what my Homedepot sells. What do you think. Is is safe to use in my pool this summer? The MSDS show 60-100% calcium chloride It 60-100 % the same grade as the pool store sells? Link to PDF http://www.nasalt.com/images/stories/PD ... s-2010.pdf Thanks Mike
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    Calcium Hardness Can I use this to Save $$$

    Can you just get the Ice melt "calcium chloride" at home depot? It would save me a lot of $$$. I found the MSDS sheet for the the stuff home depot sells and it was 65% calcium chloride would that be ok??? Thanks Mike Edit done to post
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    How do these # look?

    FC 4.5 CC 0.0 PH 8.0 TA 260 CH 110 CYA was 30 2 weeks ago. Thanks Mike
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    What caulk do I need to use

    This weekend I will be adding a surface mount 500+ LED light to my pool. If memory serves me correct I believe I need to use a vulkem 45 SSL cauk to fill the hole that the wire is going to go through. My pool walls have been painted with an epoxy paint and will be repainted with an epoxy paint...
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    fiberglass repair to the filler

    I have small leak coming out of the filler hosing has anyone ever tried to repair the fiberglass. Filter info: Triton Fiberglass Sand Filter Thanks Mike
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    Does any one know of a inground light that can be installed

    I'm looking to add a light to my inground pool. Does anyone know of a light kit that can be added after the pool has been built. The pool is maybe 20 yrs old and it looks like that at one time there was one. but the hold has been cover with fiberglass. Thanks Mike
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    Test results-please recommend

    Here are my numbers after replacing about 30% of the water. I have a gunnite bottom and fiberglass walls that have been coated with epoxy paint. Approx. 24000 gallons, sand filter. Free chlorine: 4 Combined chlorine: <.5 PH: 7.4 alkalinity: 100 CYA: 35 (was 80) hardness: 90 temp: 75 I...