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    Rail Anchor Height Under Pavers

    Hi folks - I’m adding a steel rail by the in-water steps of my 16K gallon inground that is surrounded by pavers. I’m sinking two brass anchors on 8” centers into cement I’ll pour to a level just below the bottom of the pavers, so I can add a layer of sand and the pavers will still be replaceable...
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    Lesson Learned – Rust stains from pool cage screws etc

    Here’s an idea to save a lot of time, trouble and cost…. Pool cages are popular in some locales, we like them in FL to keep out things like bugs, leaves & young kids. Over time the hundreds of little sheet metal screws that hold the cage together often rust. I suppose they are seldom made from...
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    Idea for Dissolving CYA Granules– And Nothing in the Skimmer

    I’m delighted with my SWG for many reasons. Among them the idea that I can maintain reasonably low chlorine levels while keeping CYA a bit higher. Many thanks to all the contributors on the topic of CYA & Chlorine relationship – including Ben Powell. Richard Falk (chem geek) and other forum...
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    Ever hear of an air switch occasionally self-activating?

    Hello all - I'm trying to help some friends who have been plagued by a spa air switch that seems to self activate from time to time. I'm wondering if anyone has heard of that before. Their pool is a 10K gal IG gunite, spa alongside using the main 240V pool pump and 240V blower, controlled by...