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    Copper pipes help prevent algae?

    I had a pool service, that when they started, threw a copper/silver pipe into the pump basket to help prevent algae in my pool. Since I no longer have the service, I was wondering if I could go to Home Depot or similar store and buy a 3 inch copper pipe and put it in my pump basket to help...
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    Can I drain a gunite pool with plaster?

    I have a gunite pool that has recently had trouble with excessive amounts of cyanuric acid. I've followed all suggestions except draining the entire pool and nothing has worked. The weather here in Texas is getting cooler and the pool will be too cold to swim in in 2-3 weeks. With no chlorine in...
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    High cyanuric acid levels

    According to Leslie's I have very high cyanuric acid levels in my pool. They suggested (according to who I talked to) draining one-third of the pool water or draining the pool water one foot. I'm not sure what caused the problem in the first place.
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    Zodiac MX8 pool cleaner stops and starts

    I have an older ZODIAC BARACUDA MX8 pool cleaner that goes for a few feet and then stops. We bought a new hose for it and paid almost $100 for new gear boxes at Leslie's. We just cannot figure the problem out!