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  1. bibeaud

    Outdoor Winter Liquid Chemical Storage

    Is it OK to store an opened bottle of muriatic acid and liquid chlorine outside in a small shed-like box over the winter? I do not have the freezing points for these items handy. I do store solid products outside. I'm not a big fan of having hazardous chemicals in my basement over the winter...
  2. bibeaud

    Flow Meter Replacement? / Slow Leak on Liquidator Out Side

    Has anyone replaced the Liquidator flow meter with another type of flow meter? I was looking at a visual flow meter from GEMS Sensors. http://www.gemssensors.com/en-gb/Produc ... an2006.pdf Why am I looking at replacing the flow meter, I have a slow leak on the OUT side of the liquidator...
  3. bibeaud

    Best pH comparator to use?

    I have trouble reading the pH to be anything other than 7.5 on the TF-100 included Taylor 1000 kit comparator. Can I purchase the high-chlorine comparator from the Taylor 2000 series kits, get easier to read (better) results, and still use the same red Taylor chemical from the Taylor 1000...
  4. bibeaud

    Great Deal for Blue Diamond Pool Cleaner

    In Jan I was watching eBay and Amazon's site for prices on several robots. I was leaning toward the Blue Pearl because it costs less. Both of these units are recommended for a Fiberglas pool. I found a Blue Diamond for sale by Amazon's warehouse as "like new" for $349.95. I decided to take...
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    Bleach Prices 2012

    1 case of Clorax Bleach, 3 bottles, 182oz for $9.99. 50 cents off regular price of $10.49 plus received a $2.50 coupon off the next shopping trip. This is 1.83 cents per ounce of 6% chlorine. I picked up two cases to use when opening the pool. I am waiting for the pool store to get in fresh...
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    Clorox Outdoor Bleach

    Anyone use this? Much more expensive then regular Clorox bleach. http://www.clorox.com/products/clorox-o ... h-cleaner/ MSDS states 5-10 % strength for both types of Clorox bleach.
  7. bibeaud

    Just ordered a Liquidator

    After reading this forum, I ordered a 8 gallon Liquidator for $158. The 3/8" upgrade kit is included. Is it still recommended to swap out the stock needle valve with the Hayward needle valve? What about the check valves? I really do not want to remove them. My pool equipment is above the...
  8. bibeaud

    In the Swim Ultimate Closing Kit

    I have a 11,000 gallon Fiberglas pool. I had planned on purchasing this (In the Swim Ultimate Closing Kit) plus a polyquat 60 algaecide and putting in the closing chemicals myself and hiring someone to walk me through the physical closing. I can put the safety cover on the pool myself with my...
  9. bibeaud

    Where to find pool carboy chlorine valves or pumps

    Where can i find a dispensor valve or pump for a blue chlorine carboy? Example: Jetline smart spout by allway tools? My local pool store claims that they are prohibited to sell the on off dispensing valves anymore. I cannot understand how this is a safety regulation because trying to pour out...