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    Pellet Grills - anyone have one of these?

    Looking to get one for my early Christmas present. Just not sure which one to get. Any opinions from Pellet Grill owners?
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    A SWG is not designed to raise the FC level up from zero

    Split off of this topic. JasonLion Jason, It is possible to raise the FC from zero with just the salt system. It is designed to produce chlorine and not specifically to maintain a FC residual, so there's no reason that there shouldn't be a noticable increase from just using the salt system to...
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    My baby just turned 20.....ugh.

    It's amazing how quickly they grow.... =... ( [attachment=0:3otqlqtp]Brit 20th bday.jpg[/attachment:3otqlqtp]
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    HEAVY Chlorine Loss

    OK Pool Experts...just need your thoughts on this. I'm dealing with a commercial customer in the Long Island area, 140,000 gallons, Sand Filter, CYA = 10 ppm, TA = 0 ppm, CH = 60, pH = 7.4. New York State does not allow stabilizer in commercial pools, except with a waiver. They have the Pool...
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    New Turkey Fryer

    After years of Smoked Turkey at Thanksgiving, had some Fried Turkey that a friend made. FRIED TURKEY! If you've never tried it, it's not oily or greasy as you would think. Crispy skin. Check! Juicy. Check! Quick to make. Check! Delicious. Check! No Leftovers. Check! 13 lb bird...10...
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    Laptop/Computer Issues

    Non-Pool related... My Dell D-600 goes through the normal start up but never gets to the log on screen. In fact, it goes to a blank screen and only the mouse appears. During start up, I can get into diagnostics and the only "Fail" I get are IDE read error. From what I read, this leads to a...
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    HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL THE MOTHERS!!!

    You all are truely a blessing from God. Men, treasure your wives! Without them, you would have no children. Children, treasure your mothers! Without them, you would not be here. Have a fantastic day mothers! You deserve this day....besides, it's OUR turn next month. FATHER'S DAY is...
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    The price of chlorine in the US?

    With the exception of laundry bleach, what is the cost of the chlorine you're buying? Sodium Hypochlorite = per gallon or 2.5 gallon jerry jug Tri-chlor = per lb, or per pail. Cal Hypo = per lb Di-chlor - per lb. And Electricity? per kilowatt
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    For those interested in "Where's Ben Powell"

    Found this posted today in poolforum. http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread ... #post53948 http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_122716.asp Please keep him and his family in your prayers.
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    awesome child drowning prevention video

    http://www.childdrowningprevention.com/index.html Not sure which category to put this under, but here's another option to prevent child drowning.
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    SURVEY QUESTIONS

    Hello everyone, Once again, I'm posting some questions for salt chlorine generator owners. Since I know there are a diverse selection of scg owners, and I know everyone has an opinion, I would love to get yours. Please know that I am not looking for solicitation for Pool Pilot, and NO...
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    Question for Aquarite owners - Superchlorine mode

    I was just pondering these questions, because the manual doesn't explain this, so I figured I would enlist the help of you friendly Aquarite owners. In order to activate the Superchlorinate mode, you need to slide a switch from AUTO mode to the Superchlorinate mode. From there, according to...
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    Cigars and Rum

    Any rum and cigar smokers in the house? I happen to come across a bottle of Havana Rum and a Cuban Monte Cristo #2 in my bag coming back from Cancun yesterday... I have NO Idea how they got there?? (there aren't any Feds here are there?) :shock:
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    Whitewater Rafting the Ocoee River

    In Tennessee...anyone with experience riding the Upper and Middle Ocoee? I'm planning a last minute summer vacation and the wife wants to go white water rafting on some class III and IV rapids. I'm looking for opinions on this one, or other SouthEastern US whitewater rafting locations and...
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    Space Shuttle Atlantis is back

    1.8 million mile trip...how many frequent flyer miles is that?! Thank God they made it back safely!
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    Poolsean

    OK my turn...finally got some pool photos downloaded. Hi everyone. My name is Sean and I'm an insomniac (I blame it on the early days with AOL chat rooms)...with a pool. :shock: I've got a beautiful Wife and three fantastic kids (Brit, Jake and Jared). :lol: :hammer: We are Christians...