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  1. Steve_in_C

    Trouble getting bleach

    I'd call ACR Products, Inc, a supplier of industrial cleaning products in Easton, PA and ask them for a source of bleach in 5 gallon carboys. If they don't have it, I bet they know who does. https://acrproductsinc.com/industrial-cleaning-products/
  2. Steve_in_C

    Questions about Borates

    I keep borates about 50. My pH is very stable at 7.6-7.8. You can open your eyes under water when swimming. I added muriatic acid about 3X last year. Due to turning out water from heavy winter rains, I had to put in 4 boxes this year to get back up to 50. Borate strips are too hard to...
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    Questions about Borates

    When I added borates, I turned the valves to get the heater out of the circuit. then added 20 mule team borax + muriatic acid. I divided this up into thirds, so it took 3 times to get it all in. Left pump on to agitate and came back the next day for fine pH adjustments. Nothing to it.
  4. Steve_in_C

    De-winterize plugs

    Sorry. I was thinking of Morrisville
  5. Steve_in_C

    De-winterize plugs

    Since you llve in the Raleigh area, you might consider not closing your pool. Do you have a VS pump. If so, you can leave it on all the time. I have a single speed pump and leave it on when temps are <30 degrees. I do not officially close. Starting Feb 15 or so, I take my pool to shock...
  6. Steve_in_C

    2018 Bleach Prices

    I go to a local "neighborhood" Walmart early in the week and talk to whatever assistant manager is on duty. They have a phone on their hip and punch in a few numbers which orders me however many gallons of chlorine I want. It comes in on a truck later in the week, typically Thursdays. I go...
  7. Steve_in_C

    Pool Covers

    I have used this cover from Amazon "Yard Guard Deck Lock Rectangle Mesh". Closed pool in November, had a late March heat wave and found pool temps to be 62 degrees, added bleach to shock levels, the weather cooled off some. Officially opened pool and removed cover in April. Clean pool except...
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    Pool Covers

    I use a mesh cover, much like a trampoline. Bought off of Amazon for <$400. Close in October, open in April.