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  1. amccaul

    Polyquat 60

    Is Algecide 60 sold by In The Swim the same thing as Polyquat 60? Getting ready to order some so I can start AA treatment and did not want to waste money on wrong product.
  2. amccaul

    Pump Life Expectancy

    My pool is going on 4th season and it sounds like my Hayward Super pump is going out...it runs but sounds like it is grinding more than it did when new. How long do pumps usually last? This is dual speed and rune 24/7 on low setting and only on high when using slide or putting in acid.
  3. amccaul

    Unknown Stains

    I gave some stains forming on my fiberglass pool,and have tried the vitamin C tablet test. The stains did not lesson and cannot be removed unless you take steel wool to them which I do not want to do on clear coat.the stains are brownish in color. I am in a rural area and all water is well...
  4. amccaul

    Question about AA treatment and PH

    I recently lowered my PH to 7.0 in order to remove white spot calcium build up on pool which I understand can take quite a while. I discovered small brown spots on seating ledge of pool and did the Vitamin C test which took them right off. My question is do I need to raise my PH back up to do...
  5. amccaul

    Advice on Sequestrant

    I need to add sequestrant to prevent metal staining in pool. What is the best to use in fiberglass pool?
  6. amccaul

    Sand Filter Gauge Replacement

    I have decided to replace the cheap gauge on my sand filter with one recommended on TFP forum but mine had 1/2" threads. Is it ok to get a brass reducer to adapt to the 1/4" offered or do I need to keep looking for a quality gauge with 1/2" threads? Just tired of the $5 dollar gauges that get...
  7. amccaul

    New Supporter With Cloudy Pool

    About a month ago I decided to open pool for season. We have a Leisure Riviera 34 fiberglass which holds about 15k gallons and this is the third year we have had it. It had some leaves and algae growth on bottom but after putting several bottles of bleach in the water cleared up...