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Stay away from the Sand Shark, I had 2 customers purchase them and both broke at the 1 year mark. The better option is The Pool Cleaner. I only recommend TPC or the Navigator depending on the shape of the pool.

Anyone here, especially Chemgeek that could tell me the pro's and con's of using either of these 2 products: 1. http://oreqcorp.com/treatment/algaecides/index.asp ---the granular form, http://www.oreqcorp.com/msds/english/PD ... AECURE.pdf --here's a MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET This one is the...

Does anyone know if performing a dye test on a pebble tec surface will cause any staining? Also, anyone know if there is a certain ratio of dye to water to mix in a bottle (test solution little bottle) before you dispense it or do you just put straight food coloring in and dispense in the area...

Anybody know why you can't buy this in the USA? http://epools.com.au/generic-kreepy-kra ... -2421.html They only ship to Australia, so I can't buy from them... any ideas?

The motor does not come with a seal. You usually replace the seal everytime you replace the motor, but you can probably use the old one and just put some lube around it on the seal plate.

I'm not sure it says solar heat priority under the menu options. I know it has "pool heat" option to be enabled. I'll check the options again and see if it also has an option called solar heat priority...

The handheld has the solar programmed, but the light under the solar button is not lit in Auto Mode. In Service Mode, I can press the Solar button and it will light up and actuate the valve; but in Auto Mode the button for Solar won't light even though it is during the programmed Solar run...

You could get an 8 foot section of pvc and some granular chlorine, pour the chlorine down the pvc over the stain and let the granules settle over the stain and try and brush the following day.

Here in San Diego: 1gal of 12.5% = $2.27 1 case of 4gals = $9.08

Any suggestions on where to buy a circuit board for a Sundance (Sweetwater) spa, besides direct from Sundance? Thanks.

Yes it's fiberglass. I noticed that as well, but thought they may have painted over it at one point... not sure though, the previous occupant is gone and the realtor doesn't know anything about the pool.

Drained a green pool and noticed this crack in the fiberglass. It's coming away from the plaster/concrete underneath. Any ideas on how to seal it or stop it from speading? If you press the 2 sides back down, they do line up, there is no missing pieces. Just wondering what adhesive, glue...

I am doing a green to clean on a 15k IG fiberglass coated pool and after draining it and acid washing all the tan/brown residue/staining from the walls and bottom, there are about 15 round 3" light rust looking stains remaining on the floor of the pool. I tried using diluted and straight...