Recent content by rc1626

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    Skimmer Box Cover Brown After Opening Pool

    Thanks Rich. Vitamin C tab did nothing. TriChlor puck is now in place. Will check in the morning to see if there is any color change. Rob
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    Skimmer Box Cover Brown After Opening Pool

    Just opened my pool this evening and upon removing the cover I noticed my skimmer box covers (2) are stained brown. In the pool the skimmer door seemed ok but the rectangular finish piece around it is stained as well. Water was below skimmer for the winter during closure. Pool water is nice and...
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    New To TFP

    Thanks everyone. Setauket too! Born and raised. WM HS Graduate class of 91.
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    First Time Closing Pool???

    Thank you so much for your input. Polyquat and a little antifreeze it is then.
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    First Time Closing Pool???

    I've read the pool school article for closing inground pool but still have a couple of questions. The article here states to SLAM pool a few days before closing and then let the chlorine drop to half the SLAM level to add Polyquat then cover. Is Polyquat absolutely necessary? If I decide not to...
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    New To TFP

    Hi Folks, New To TFP. Joined and have been trolling for a few months. I have to say I've learned so much in such a short time. My family and I have been enjoying our new pool for a little over a year and thanks to the people on here it has made owning such pool an enjoyable experience thus far...