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  1. BK MAC

    Removing Pops Ups on In Floor Cleaning System

    Helping a friend while he's on vacation. Before he left, he asked me to come over and look at his pool which was a bit hazy. I started a SLAM and it removed a high level of CC's and got it clear rather quickly. Unfortunately, I can't pass an OCLT. I just checked this AM and I'm still losing 2.5...
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    Pump Run Time for a Covered Pool in Summer

    My neighbor and his family will be out of the country for 2 months and I offered to keep an eye on his pool while he's gone. He has a 20x40 IG pool with a vinyl liner, single speed pump , sand filter, and a SWG for chlorination. He will be putting his winter cover back on during this time. The...
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    Using a pipe extension in lieu of a plug to winterize return

    I use a set of 1 1/2" pipes to screw into my returns when I aerate to raise pH during the season. If I unscrew the 90 and reducer from the top(not pictured) and replace it with a cap (pictured) I have a capped pipe that is above the water line and level with my pool deck. It would certainly make...
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    PSI Drop after using Waste setting

    I've been keeping my neighbors pool chemistry in check until he finishes remodeling his new home and moves in. We just had a lot of rain dumped on us so I went over to check on the water level in his pool. As it was still raining heavily and the water had reached the top of the skimmer I set the...
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    High FC/No CYA and staining

    My neighbor across the street just moved out of his house and told the new homeowners to consult me about how to manage their new pool. Truth be told I was excited because I lead the boring life of a TFPer who does little more than add chlorine to his own pool and ask the neighbor above me how...
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    Greetings from South Central PA

    Hello All! So glad to have stumbled upon this group. I've stayed in the background the last few months and have observed. Based on the value I put on this site/forum I opened up my wallet and became a Gold Supporter yesterday. This site has earned my trust and support through the results I...