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Florida Panhandle here. I see we have the annual mustard algae problem. My epoxy painted (I'll never do that again) pool gets mustard algae in July every year. Since I try to only use the BBB method, I am ashamed that I use Yellow Out once a year. While it is a halogen, be aware of how the cycle...

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Keep doing what you are doing.

The flowmeter completes a circuit. A phone jack will work to make a "pigtail". Just jump the two center wires together (please double check: look at the socket. Should only be two contacts for the center wires). Works very well to troubleshoot. If your SWG is only powered when the pump is on...

Thank you for the replies. My nephew was making deisel last year and asked me how to measure ph. It rolled into voltage vs. visual. Can't do visual test without clear water. My bad, no is right.

Thanks for the quick response.

Spring is in the air. Can I test my soil PH using my test kit?

Spend $10 for a third test. You will have two good ones (probably), and you can't put a price on a good nights sleep.

In my area at Sam's Club, baking soda is ~50 cts/lb in the food section/frky goods for Arm & Hammer (12 lb bag). In the same store, alkalinty adjuster is $1/lb at Sam's in the outdoor section with pool salt and trichlor. Arm & Hammer probably makes them both, but if they didn't, I would take the...

SWG is a given. I replaced first my flowmeter, then my card, and now my SWG cell in the last six months. It was time and less than a new system . Best make life easier product for me. Price vs. manual chlorine price adjusted for service life is close enough for convenience. I'm have bought a...

I also have a twenty year old inlet. 1-1/2" pvc pipe, no threads. Therefore, the pool skim insert is only a friction fit. I had to use pvc glue to build up the insert (will not be permanent if done underwater. don't use an epoxy). The kids' floats bump the skimmer and occasionally it will loosen...

It works as advertised. As a gadget guy, this is kinda rare. I leave it in all the time and it catches at least 90% of my debris. Easy to clean. Nothing to really break. one-half psi increase on my pressure gage. I have not tried other product (dirt devil line?) but there is discussion in...

What is Leslie's Yellow Out? Tried msdsdotcom. Yeah I'm selling out.

Get your own test kit. TF100 or Taylor 2006.

The question I am scared to ask...if it is pollen to that degree, shouldn't it be on the patio furniture, etc.? I have a similar problem. FC always on high side, no CC. I am suspecting dead algae or sand filter issues.

Being lazy isn't free. You must invest in your laziness (SWG).

Does th CYA in DiChlor dissolve faster than granular CYA?

Brining is counterintuitive. It adds moisture to the meat. You gotta' love Alton brown.

Thanks for your advice. Have been wondering about that. As an aside, I read your bio in the newsletter. I know you aren't looking for accolades in your other life, but it is noted and appreciated.

waterbear - If you have a magnetic stirrer, does the 20 sec swirl time apply between drops in the CH test? i.e.- Is this about good mixing or is it a time to chemically react issue. CYA test included in this question. Also, for example, if you know your CH is btween 300-400 ppm, can you add 29...

When I run out of reagent and need a quick turn-around, I hit the local hardware store for Taylor reagents. The local HW store is a low volume boonie store. I never know if the reagent is good. :?: Can we decode the Lot# and determine the mfr date? :?: Taylor website says liquid reagents are...

Is there a way to read the batch code on the bottle to determine the mfr. date?

Does anyone know how to read the batch code on Taylor reagents?

I bought a Pool Skim two months ago. I like it!

I am a 48 yr old ME from UF (1985, howdy waterbear) and I live in Panama City Beach, FL. I have enjoyed this forum for the last four months. I literally inherited pool maintenance and did not know poolwater chemistry from a hole in the ground, pun intended. Tried the PS's. Three stores, three...

There is a good discussion about the ColorQ on this forum at http://www.troublefreepool.com/lamotte-colorq-water-tester-t932.html?hilit=ColorQ. I'm a newby, so please keep that in mind when you read my response. I have both kits also. I like my ColorQ for CL and PH. They are quick, accurate and...

test of avatar and google spell check. :elephant:

Use straight bleach. Keep cya at recomended levels. OK.

just testing :elephant:

Thanks for the reply, I'll sleep better at night. Ditto to "Hooray for Jason Lion" and the TFP MVPs.