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$6.80 per gallon for 12.5% at a locally owned pool store 15 miles west of Philadelphia. Last year is was $6.20 per gallon. Four years ago it was $4.20 per gallon.

I have the same problem as shown in the first photo of the tile just under the coping.

No matter where I source motor bonding lugs, they rust within a year and the screw cannot be removed. Does anyone know where I can get lugs that don't rust or corrode? I have yet to use brass lugs, just copper.

Until now I have been using a standard wall brush to clean the bottom on my plaster pool. The wall brush has seen a useful life and now needs to be replaced. If there a specific type of brush recommended for cleaning the pool floor or is a standard wall brush sufficient? Thank you.

There may be a leak in the suction piping between the skimmer and the pump. I had this problem. If all else fails, consider performing a pressure test, which requires plugging the skimmer port, introducing some compressed air into the line (not too much), and then closing the valve at the pump...

From my purchase today. $105 with tax for 15 gallons of 12%. Twice the price of a gallon of gas.

Has anyone purchased acid from a masonry supply store? Wondering if prices are different due to their customer set.

My local, independant pool store is charging $33 for a five gallon jug. It was $24 last year. The manufacturer of the chlorine is less than 50 miles away.

I'm looking for something protective to wear when pouring chlorine, because even a stray drop will bleach my clothing. It would be nice to find something easy to put on and flexible enough to not hinder carrying and pouring five gallon carboys. Any thoughts? Thank you.

Good point. They offer 0-10 psi and 0-20 psi ranges. Maybe I should have opted for the 0-20 range to cover both scenarios.

I intend to install a high quality, accurate pressure gauge this season. Research led me to Ashcroft, a manufacturer of industrial gauges. www.ashcroft.com As luck would have it, the territory sales manager is a fellow pool lover. He provided these two pearls of wisdom related to gauges and...

You make a good point about the high flow rate of the OEM valve. I might have to install value with full port dimensions.

I had to read this three times before I got it.

You make a good point about using a gauge with a smaller range. I'm on the fence about changing the pressure gauge to a high quality, accurate instrument. Do you have a suggestion for a brand and model? For non-consumable items, my moto is to buy it once and never deal with it again. I'm told...

I got disgusted replacing the plastic Pentair filter valves every few years. Each replacement cost about $25. For $38.64, I got a beautifully machined brass valve and pressure gauge assembly, including tax and shipping, It's a thing of beauty and will last forever. Take that, Pentair...

I'm so depressed. The Super Lube arrived today and then I read the rest of this thread. It's like my whole world came crashing down. Now I have a large tub of Super Lube and I have to buy the good stuff.

There is a fine deal for a 14oz jar of Super Lube 41160 Synthetic Grease. I would love to use this product as opposed to the overpriced Magic Lube. Link There are numerous posts on this board with various opinions, with a few recommending Super Lube. As one poster put it, I would be glad to...

The original skimmer baskets for the Baker Hydro skimmers finally need to be replaced. My guess is they are original from 1971! The OEM part number is 51-B-1026. I have found what appear to be OEM replacements and a never ending litany of unbranded parts. I'm confused on what to purchase as a...