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  1. denogginizer

    pH is Hot Pink with Taylor test kit

    Hi all, I am working on getting a freshly plastered and freshly filled (yesterday) 30,000 gallon in ground pool balanced. My main concern is that the pH is coming back as a hot pink color. I would think the pH is too high, but want to confirm. Other measurements: CYA: about 20 now and working...
  2. denogginizer

    Looking for product recommendations for water line tile repair

    I have some indoor tile experience, but nothing with pools. I need to repair the tiles in the picture attached or here: (Here's more: ) According to this page: Waterline Tile Installation 1. I need to get the cement/plaster/pebble to a flat surface with Type S mortar 2. Then a cementitious...
  3. denogginizer

    Any tips on prepping this surface for paint?

    Quick backstory: This house was purchased three years ago and the 50 year old pool's surface was in disrepair. We hired a local pool installer company who prepped and painted the surface with this: Ramuc Type EP Epoxy Pool Paint. After our second Michigan winter with this paint job, the paint...
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    Trying to replace this light (The American Sanitary MFG Co)

    Has anyone seen this light before or know of a direct replacement? It's a little more than 10 inches across. It has one screw at the top and a tab at the bottom to hold it in place. Writing on the housing: The American Sanitary MFG Co Cat. No. 41291 USF With Housings No. 41173 I would like to...
  5. denogginizer

    Newsletter from the Pool Guy

    Some interesting text in a newsletter from the Pool Guy who installed our pool. Until I read this, I didn't know acid rain was affecting my water balance so much! (sarcasm) ;) "RE-BALANCING YOUR POOL WATER BEFORE CLOSING!!! The last thing most people want to do in the fall is spend more money...