Recent content by nnichols

I just installed a 12yr Arctic Armor cover on my pool tonight. To be honest with you, I'm not too happy about the quality of the grommets. One was missing, one fell off during install, and one was stamped into the edge of the cover and wasn't entirely surrounded by material. However, I'd...

I might try the garlic thing. I'm thinking they are using the material to build a nest and/or are trying to sharpen their teeth when they shred it. They don't seem to be trying to get in.

I had to replace my above ground cover this year because squirrels ripped the last one to shreds along the railing. Anyone have any good tips to keep the squirrels off my new cover?!? Thanks!

Some ACE Hardware stores carry the HTH Calcium Plus in 4.5lb containers. Some thing as this http://www.amazon.com/Arch-Chemical-613 ... B000HM6G7M

Thanks, I am going to run more of my trichlor until I hit around 60 CYA.

Thanks all for the replies. I'm thrilled that I've been able to keep this pool stable for over a week straight now. Originally it had a DuoClear/Nature2 system on it (came with the house when we bought it) and it was a constant battle. The control board burnt out in the spring, so I decided...

I've just converted to BBB on my 18,600 gallon AG pool. I've fought this beast for two years, and I think I've finally got it whipped. I killed a heavy algae bloom last week, and I've lowered my CYA to 45 by replacing 1/2 of the water. I started with my TF100 kit on Friday, and I've ran tests...