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    Copper Carbonate Problem

    A week or so ago our 10 year old heater gave out -- it started leaking a noticeable amount of water, and a technician opened it up, showed me part of the disintegrating core, and said it was not worth repairing and should be replaced, so we did. Previous to this I had noticed the ph was very...
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    Rodent Ramp?

    Our pool is within a large fenced yard which is easily accessed by the many squirrels, chipmunks, and mice living in the area. Finding dead mice in the filter basket is a pretty regular occurrence that has never bothered me much, but I am a little bothered by the chipmunks -- I suppose because...
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    Do I need to replace the whole pump assembly or just the motor?

    I have a concern about someone who has been servicing my mother's pool, and I'm trying to do some research to confirm it. Last week the pump motor gave out; when given a few twists by hand with the power on, it would start up, but then fail within an hour. I told mom it either needed to be...