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    Mesh vs Solid for snowy winters

    Old School for me, closing pools here in Toronto for past 40yrs always using a Heavy Duty solid tarp w straps and water bags. In April I Pump off snow melt & Spring rain water, scoop and remove cover/bags. Yes its a messy, wet and wild clean up of tarp and bags. Benefit - spring always...
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    Why are hardwired timers so expensive?

    Here's a mechanical timer that is a clone of the Intermatic. Precision Multiple Controls Official Website - Your Source for Energy Saving Controls Precision Photocontrols (located in Missassauga) be aware that the PMC clock turns in the opposite direction to the Intermatic. These PMCs fit the...
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    Pool Closing - First time

    I live in Markham and have been closing my own pool for years My setup is almost exactly like yours. I drain the pool to 1 inch below the inlet jets, use a shopvac to blow the skimmer line and inlet lines, pull the drain caps on the filter, heater (also I remove the heater pressure switch so...
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    Variable speed pool pump vs Single speed pump

    Hi, I live in S Ont too; did the math using the new hydro rates and a 5mth-6mth pool season. Needed to replace our single sp 1HP Hayward this spring, the pump motor & seal was 9 seasons old, (motor shell was running hot past 2 yrs; would likely fail when i went on vacation ...murphy's law) I...
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    VS pump/2 spd pump pros+cons

    I've switched from a Single speed pump (about to die - very hot to touch, had to kick start at opening this spring) to 2sp this past spring (Power ON/OFF using one timer & Hi / Low speed on another timer). My daughter teaches swimming June to Aug 8 hrs a day 4 days / week (avg 20-30 kids / day...
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    Homemade Acid OR Chlorine Injection System

    Been looking at Chlorine injection systems to maintain FC levels (day to day & over vacations etc). This idea is very innovative. Has anyone tried using an IV drip restrictor (roller wheel gizmo) and the drip vial to manage(fluid pulled from the tank before dripbuttons) and Calculate/control...
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    Taylor R-0871 FAS-DPD Reagent - Mississauga, ON

    Hello Kolcun I'm interested in 2 oz. Let me know when you get the reagent, and where you're located.