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  1. steve57765

    Talked with Baqu user in pool store

    she was in line and had baqu chemicals. I asked him how the likes it, she'd used it for 8 yrs with no problems. I Asked about getting any pink or white slim, said she has never had problems.
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    Pump froze, won't turn on, just buzzes

    Been so busy forgot to turn pump on during extreme cold weather so freeze protection kicks in, i went out to turn it on and it just humming, won't turn over. I was able to break the ice in the pump filter and there was water in there so not froze solid. But pump still won't run so I figure ice...
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    Warming pool with sun light only

    This time of year most of us are watching pool temps rise and looking for ways to speed this up. Especially if we are having a party this 3 day weekend! I searched these forums about heating with sun only and found some good info I'd thought I would share, have a a great Memorial Day fellow...
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    Freeze protection shutting off

    I've kept my pool open as cold winter continues. With these long spells of below freezing temps I noticed the pump would shut off, for about ten minutes, then back on for 30 -40 minutes then off 10 minutes, etc. is this normal? It's fine with me, saves some power and still keeps pipes from...
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    Freeze protection on pump

    I've kept my pool open as cold winter continues. With these long spells of below freezing temps I noticed the pump would shut off, for about ten minutes, then back on for 30 -40 minutes then off 10 minutes, etc. is this normal? It's fine with me, saves some power and still keeps pipes from...
  6. steve57765

    Happy Birthday JasonLion!!

    Thanks for all the pool advise! :lovetfp:
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    Another pool first- acid whiff!

    Well, yet another first for my pool ownership. Just added Muratic acid to pool and when pouring into measuring cup, 1 quart version, then into water slowly, long enough for fumes to make it up to my nose! I was holding my breath, not long enough obviously because I was doing this all "slowly" as...
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    Dead mouse in pool

    Okay, I just did a forum search and all threads were to old to reply so I'll start a new one. Just came out here to pool and found dead mouse floating in pool, eeww!:pukel: Ive had live and dead frogs, bugs etc. in pool but this will be the first mammal floater I've seen! Mouse was pretty stiff...
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    Adding bleach every other day or less?

    My pool is in great shape as I've been adding 1quart of bleach daily keeping FC at about 5. I just added today's dose and thought what about adding 2 quarts now, will that be enough for 2 days and just add bleach every other day? Or even 3 quarts for 3 days etc. Thanks all Steve
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    Still swimming?

    I guess a lot depends on your location, here in NC nice day today, water temp 68 my son and I jumped in to some nice cool water!!:splash:
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    Quick question about salt pools,

    Does water splashed out of pools create salt lines on pools decks as water dries? wouldent salt corrode concrete decks, steel furniture on the deck? Ive been lurking these forums and learning a lot!
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    Boric acid came today...

    Just got 50 lbs of boric acid from dudadesiel, you think I should wait till next year pool opening to add it there are no borates in my new pool now as its only about 1 month old now. This is great website, thanks to all
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    Hi all- new pool owner here

    Got kind of late start this summer as my pool was complete first of August, about a month now. really liking it and learning all about pools and pool maintenance. So far so good (great) !! This is the first time I WANTED the summer heat to continue!! Pool was built by Anthony and sylvan...