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    Can I use Basic OTO Test for Bromine?

    It may be a little OCD, but I want to test the bromine level (and maybe other stuff) for the private hot tub when I am on vacation using my timeshare. Anecdotally, I've heard that the maintenance of those can be a little off. I use chlorine at home and I don't really know a whole lot about...
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    Pool Chemicals Disappearing Quickly

    I completely drained and refilled my pool. The pool did not have any algae before it was drained, I just felt better about starting new since it was obvious the previous owners were not taking care of anything around the house properly and were using pucks and all kinds of "pool store"...
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    Skimmer Weir Loud Banging

    Our swimming pool takes up 80%+ of our postage stamp backyard and is just a couple of feet from my bed. With the recent high winds, the skimmer door (I think I'm correct in calling this the weir?) is banging hard constantly and I'm not sleeping well at all. The sound is going right through the...
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    Pump Recommendation?

    New to pool ownership - just found out today that pool pump motor is dead (it was operating early on in the house buying process, but apparently died somewhere in the last couple weeks :evil: ). It was some kind of single speed, but not sure which exactly. The previous house owners did not...
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    Bleach, Borax supply in Las Vegas?

    I just moved to Las Vegas and really having a hard time finding Borax and plain bleach (not concentrated or scented). Anybody live in LV can give me a tip on some good sources? I live in SW Vegas, but willing to drive out farther if necessary. I'd prefer a grocery store to a pool store, but...