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No borates, no algae, no acid added in 23 months, feels great, plenty of sparkle. Just sayin. You're doing it wrong... -
It does not. Makes no difference. It does not. Makes no difference. If you have a problem with algae then you are not maintaining...
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pjt replied to the thread Recoat SWG salt cell to restore aged cell?.Maintain your CSI between zero and -0.3 and you'll have minimal to no buildup with your new cell. Acid cleaning should be a last...
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pjt replied to the thread Switching from Stabilized to Non-Stabilized Chlorine Pucks.Trichlor tabs are very acidic. You don't want acidic water entering your system, especially if you don't operate 24/7. The tabs would...
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Thanks Skippy! The thing is I've read that so many times, and tried it so many times - but when I get the buildup I simply have...
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pjt replied to the thread How to keep pool water full?.My fill line is managed by my irrigation controller as a zone. Very simple, reliable, inexpensive, and easy to repair if needed. Gives...
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Pool is looking clearer today. Not 100% yet. Although my FC is over 20 because I forgot to turn my salt cell off then I added the...
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pjt replied to the thread Question about using flocculant.Some SLAMs take many days. The key now is maintaining the SLAM until you meet all three exit criteria (no shortcuts). What's your CYA...
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pjt replied to the thread Filter cartridge and pollen.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002XK2FS0?th=1&psc=1
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If you need more sunblock, so does the pool. In October in the northeast it's not much of a concern. :)
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pjt replied to the thread Filter cartridge and pollen.I have a large cartridge filter and use hairnets in the skimmers which catch the vast majority of debris before it gets to the filter...
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Thanks for the helpful reply. That was the last piece. I see most recommending going 3HP VSP but my pool is very much on the smaller...
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pjt replied to the thread Filter cartridge and pollen.We have bad pollen here in March, so I sympathize with your situation. Disposable hairnets in the skimmers help immensely. Yikes. I...
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pjt replied to the thread More stabilizer?.I would highly recommend getting one. It makes testing faster, easier, more accurate, and enjoyable. I would consider it almost...
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Do not put any pucks in the skimmer. Use a floater. Unstabilized pucks replace the CYA in the trichlor with Calcium. You still have...