Recent content by SLand

Thanks MITS! That's exactly the kind of info I was seeking. I don't want to add anything to my pool that will damage the plaster or the equipment. So, it sounds like I should be able to add a very small quantity without doing damage.

JohnT, are you sure you don't have magnesium confused with something else? Hypermagnesemia is very rare! Unless you have kidney problems or consume a lot of magnesium orally at one time, you shouldn't have a problem with magnesium. It would be even more rare to get magnesium poisoning by...

Thanks, I will give them a call on Monday.

Great, thanks! That gives me something to go on. I know I wouldn't put near that concentration in my pool.

I just received the 2 - 16x40 solar covers I ordered and they are not 40' long. They are about 36' 9". I just wondered if that was typical or if they really should have been 40'. I needed a minimum of 38'.

So JasonLion, how much epsom salt can I add to 20k gals and still be under the corrosive limits? I know I've seen the calculation before that showed at what ppm Magnesium Sulfate begins to be corrosive to pool equipment. I recall researching it years ago for my Jaccuzzi. The only thing I...

In reply to JohnT: Water can be posionous in high enough quantities. Actually our bodies need magnesium and most people have magnesium deficiencies. Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt) is used for lots of things, including use as a compress or soak to reduce pain, promote healing and draw toxins out...

I soak in Epsom Salt often for relief of chronic pain. I know I can't get concentrations high enough in a pool to do any good for pain relief, but was wondering if I could add it to my pool water just to make it feel better. Would it effect my water balance in any way? If it is okay to add...

Re: Solar Blankets? Any recommendations on brand/material/m Thxs Dave!

Re: Solar Blankets - Will a single reel hold 75'? Okay, great info. Next question is will a reel hold the 75' length? This may be another reason to get the 8-10 mil.

Re: Solar Blankets? Any recommendations on brand/material/m Ah ha.... Good strategy Chief! Do they give you any trouble at all on the replacements? I've heard some people say they've had trouble with warranty coverage. Do you think I need a reel to remove the 15' X 35' solar blanket if it...

Re: Solar Blankets? Any recommendations on brand/material/m Thanks for the suggestions. So 12 mil clear bubbles (not diamonds). I was contemplating getting 8mil, so it would be lighter and easier to handle, but it sounds like they don't hold up very well, nor do they provide the same level...

Re: Solar Blankets? Any recommendations on brand/material/m Yes indeed, the 6' X 75' size will either require a custom order, or some cutting. If I cut it, is there a good way to "attach" the pieces together so that it could be removed with a reel? I actually need 3 blankets. One 15' X 35'...

I'm looking for a solar blanket to help keep my lap pool warm and keep the heating costs down. Any recommendations on brands, material or the mil thickness? I will be swimming almost daily, so I want something that will be easy to remove and replace by myself. (pool size: 6' X 75')