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  1. Reddogdan

    Extremely low ph this year

    Ok, would the pool being covered for the winter possibly cause the low drop since it wouldn’t get normal wind arriation. Nothing has ever been added to the pool besides BBB.
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    Extremely low ph this year

    Not in years, see signature
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    Extremely low ph this year

    Never experienced this before: what causes PH to drop so low. Cl. 6 TA. 75 PH. Well below 6:8 i assume CA. 300 CYA. 40
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    Recommendations for heavy duty, wide umbrella base?

    I like the pot idea!!
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    Post up pics of your cantilever umbrellas

    Trying to find one that will work for me!
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    3rd year trouble free pool since joining !!!

    Beautiful pool
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    What does this date mean?

    Thanks, even at some degradation, it may still be above 6%. May give it a shot.
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    What does this date mean?

    Since Clorox changed their formula, I’m looking at linguistics coloring from Home Depot. I took this picture of their current stock.
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    Warning for solar covers and pets

    The Saturday before Christmas, or 14 year old Llaso Apso slipped into the pool and slid below the solar cover. Nobody knew it happened until I found him later. I am seriously considering removing mine as it could have done the same thing to another pet or my grandson although he is not...
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    Where to buy solar cover - recommendations?

    With a run that long, one of the pvc DIY reels would be perfect!
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    Backyard Stereo System Design

    I use an echo dot, pioneer Bluetooth amp and two digital technologies speakers wired. Works perfect. I just take the dot inside at night.
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    Remodel - Pool Finish

    There are no guarantees with grey plaster. I've seen two and they both streaked
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    Cya readings after winter

    Yes, I only buy from tft. Matter of fact I placed and order yesterday!
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    Cya readings after winter

    i bought a bottle of the 50 cya test solution last year. Used it yesterday while I had nothing better to do and it showed 0 cya. Does the solution go bad?
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    Why can’t I just get a bottle of water....

    I wonder why it has moly in it. I use moly on my ammo reloads and the instructions say not to touch it barehanded.
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    jandy controller full of rain

    Well, I decided to just pick up another off amazon and installed it inside the shed this time. Up and running in 30 minutes.
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    Cya readings after winter

    Thanks, I sure don't want ammonia.
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    Cya readings after winter

    So, 2nd year in a row my cya has dropped considerably over the winter. In October it was 60. Now it's below 20. FC. 7 Cc. 0 Ph. 7.4 TA. 75 Ca. 300 Cya 30 or less I keep a solar cover on all winter. Where is my cya going? With all the rain I have only drained 2" off the pool...
  20. Reddogdan

    My Cleaner is still picking up loose pebbles

    The amount over time will reduce. It's just billions of tiny pebbles some of which arebarely stuck down. Brushing, and pool activity knock off a few more until they get to the solid level.
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    My Cleaner is still picking up loose pebbles

    Our installer told us 4 years
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    Coldest temp you will swim in?

    Normally, I'll start at 72. Last year my first swim was 70 because I couldn't wait.
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    jandy controller full of rain

    My controller is full of rain water and the menu button no longer work. I'm hoping when it dries out, it will live again. If not, what is a good option for replacing it? I dont need any of the fancy smart phone types.
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    i need a favor ... what are cons of ozone generator?

    My son is in the process of getting quotes for a pool. He has quotes from two pool builders that both come with an ozone generator. Other than reading from here in passing I know hardly anything about them other than I dont need one. Can someone give a list of the cons of having one...
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    What's your current pool temp?

    Hit 90 yesterday, about time to put the redneck coolers in.
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    Proper order for achieving water balance

    Also, don't forget to brush your pool.
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    Flying ants?

    Had them again last week for the third time this season.
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    How to secure freestanding market umbrella

    Academy has sand anchor screws for beach umbrellas. Not sure on diameter.