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    Would large amounts of baquacil algicide get rid of the mold and slime issues?

    Closed pool yesterday and even though pool co. said I did not need to blow out lines because they are below freeze line, pool guy did because he said wanted to see what is in lines. Return in deep end was perfect but return next to steps had a lot of dried white water mold. The b'cill just...
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    The concept of closing an in ground swimming pool

    Re: The concept of closing an inground swimming pool Thanks, I will!!
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    The concept of closing an in ground swimming pool

    Re: The concept of closing an inground swimming pool The company that installed my pool said I don't need to blow out lines, they are deep below the freezing line. My husband took care of this for 25 yrs, now I am learning. Is there any other reason I should blow out the lines? I have a...
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    used Baquacil for 25 years should I switch to clorine

    Thanks, I found out hard way! Use gloves now.
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    used Baquacil for 25 years should I switch to clorine

    I think my husband started out with something that you add to the water and it would turn color letting you know what to add. Not sure. I did find out if something is eating the oxidizer and it is low each week and you have to add more than maintenance, you have white water mold, even if you...
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    used Baquacil for 25 years should I switch to clorine

    I started with the B. test strips but soon found they were not accurate. I could test and then retest immediately and get a different reading. Thanks for your help. I will decide by Spring to switch or not. I admit I have not enjoyed all the money I have spent this Summer and my water is now...
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    used Baquacil for 25 years should I switch to clorine

    Thanks Keith for all your good information. My husband, if I remember, did not seem to have problems with the water. I guess he did it so much, he just knew. I used the Ahh-some and so far the water is beautiful, sparkling. I did not have a lot of WWM and have used it twice as well Ahh-some...
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    used Baquacil for 25 years should I switch to clorine

    I have a pool not spa, so interested in pool cleaner. Especially if it can be used with Baquacil.
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    used Baquacil for 25 years should I switch to clorine

    Have used Baquacil for 25 years. My husband took care of pool and never had problems. He passed a year ago in May and I am learning how to keep up our pool. I have had 2 rounds of white water mold in the past month. Lady at pool store told me today she would convert to clorine if she was me...