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    Thinking of replacing my D.E. filter with a cartridge filter

    you know, I do tend to do that a few times during the summer to get the corners. :-D
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    Thinking of replacing my D.E. filter with a cartridge filter

    I have a bit of a dilemma. I really enjoy the polished water I get from my D.E. filter, but the hassle is getting to be just too much. I just found out that the only legal way for me to backwash my filter is to do it directly into my yard. Not ordinarily a big deal, but I don't have a) much...
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    What else do you grill?

    One of my favorite things to grill -- Asparagus. Get a bunch or two of fresh asparagus. To a gallon size freezer ziplock add 1/4 cup good quality balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup high quality extra virgin olive oil, 2 cloves of garlic finely diced, 1/2 finely diced shallot, salt and pepper to taste...
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    How much bleach is to much..

    Thanks Queen! I also wanted to add that I don't necessarily endorse what I do for anyone elses pool. I have had success at MY method for MY pool and I do it because I can get results faster, which does not equate to better. I think that "bleaching" a liner due to high levels of Cl may be a...
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    How much bleach is to much..

    With a CYA of 0 (zero) when I open, for the last three seasons, I shock to 35 to 40 ppm until I kill off all the algae. I have not noticed a degredation in my liner, nor have I noticed a bleach out condition on my liner. I should also add that the liner is 11 years old. I am not recomending...