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Came here searching for this same question. Saw the performance bleach at Costco. Please update if Clorox tells you anything about the product.

Restaurant Depot has KIK Top Job bleach, case of 6 - 128oz bottles for $5.99. Bottle or box didn't list concentration, but I googled in the store on my phone and found this showing concentrations of 6-7%. Bought a few cases to keep my freshly installed liquidator going. But now I've just...

Got the liquidator installed today. Thanks to the info in this thread and others, I utilized the drain port on the Whisperflo pump for the suction side and used a 1/4" pipe tap on the return side. Not the prettiest install and some bad low light cell phone pics, but everything seems to be...

Re: Liquid Chlorine? this, but at Sam's Club. No Costcos around me.

So are these the right things, in addition to the quick-connect linked earlier in the thread? http://www.amazon.com/Century-Drill-Tool-95202-Plug/dp/B004UUAMNG http://www.amazon.com/Vermont-American-20372-4-Inch-National/dp/B0002YUWLQ/ So I use a 7/16" drill to start the hole, then connect...

Re: Inconsistant CYA test results from Leslie's and other st Last week, I measured 80ppm CYA with the TF-100. Leslie's told me 30. When I told the guy my results differed drastically, he told me perhaps my test strips were old, ha.

That looks like a good price tcat. I just ordered a Liquidator two days ago from PST, $180 shipped after coupon. I've been scanning this forum looking for install tips/tricks to plan my attack.

I have a similar problem with my Polaris 360. It seems to fall forward and get stuck. I'll be watching this thread for answers.

I've been using the Proforce Brand from Sams Club. 4 gallons of 6% for $5.87. ($1.47/gal). Would love to find a local place selling 12% for $2.40 a gallon.

Re: My CYA seems to be disappearing Woodberg, my pool is really hot Louisiana is having similar problems. I've added enough stabilizer to measure about 60ppm in my pool (8lbs), but still only seeing 20-25 ppm on my test. (Tried both TF-100 and HTH 6 way)

Mostly it just flaked off, some times it looked a bit dark green. Thanks for the advice. Thats what I did last night, I left the PQ out and shocked to 12-13. Added bleach twice to get back to 12. Not sure what the overnight loss was though, didn't get a chance to check until 1pm. With...

I just spent a couple of hours swimming in the pool scrubbing black algae off the walls using a trichlor puck and a SS brush. I managed to get a lot of it to break off wherever it was protruding from the wall, but there is a lot remaining. Lots of pits and grooves in the plaster (~ 25 yrs...

My local Walmart was totally out of Borax. Some BBB'er must have beaten me to it. Went to Target and got 12 boxes at $2.99 each.

I just borated the pool today. 12 boxes of borax and 3.5 gallons on muriatic acid. The supplies cost ~ $60. 40lbs of boric acid would have been ~$90. But if I went that route, I wouldn't have gotten all those strange looks buying 12 boxes of Borax at Target. :P Almost as fun as...

I just got back in town and found my dad added a quart of polyquat to the pool and a day later it was clear and blue. I got the TF 100 test kit in hand, but I haven't used it yet. I'm a bit intimidated, I'm not sure what to test and when. Currently using the HTH 6-way, I just tested TC 2...

I hope to get him to switch to bleach as long he doesn't mind looking like Dexter Morgan trying to buy 8 cases of bleach at a time from Sams Club. I got the test kit, but I'm leaving out of town for the weekend. Once I get back I will test and try to do a proper shock. Should I do a bucket...

My dad's pool. I live about a mile away and I'm trying to help him out. He's always winged it and been mostly successful, but from reading on here, I want to try to learn the BBB method and testing to take control of his pool. 16,000 gal in ground, plaster Pool is green right now. usually...

Installed got the pump in today and installed it. so far so good. Filter PSI reading 19-20 PSI right after the much needed backwash. So I'm guessing around 65ft of head? The Polaris 360 is scooting along much better than it did with the old pump. This pump is much quieter than the old...

Here is a thread by cruzmisl with some real world pictures It's amazing how little you can find about this product on the net. Is there anyone else who sells it besides that one vendor?

ok...pump on the way, but won't get here until next monday. old pump is currently on, but the motor was damaged greatly getting it started last time...meaning once it's off, it's not coming on again. the capacitor starting switch is broken this may be a stupid question, but I'm curious the...

Thanks for all your input mas985. There is only one suction line at the pad, so the main drain and skimmer must tie in somewhere close to the pool. I'm not sure how to diagnose any problems with the return plumbing. I already ordered the Whisperflo, so I hope I'll be ok. If you are saying...

Pool to pad, about 30ft (1) 1.5" suction (1) 1.5" return

Ok the Whisperflo 3/4HP or the 1HP? I can't decide. With the 2" pipe, looking at the curves, I'd say the 3/4HP is sufficient. How much increase in head do I anticipate? Is the 1HP overkill? Any better prices than found here? (They offer free shipping) Also, in some places I've seen the...