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  1. RonsPlc

    2022 Bleach Prices - Yikes!

    My 55gal barrel 12.5% went up from $150 last year to $215 this year (After tax) But it was 3 days old when I bought it.
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    NO Sense of Urgency

    I couldn't agree with you more!
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    What's the hottest your pool gets?

    The recorded highest temp so far this year was 89.6 no solar cover, and the pool gets partially shaded from sunrise to about noon by a big over hanging maple tree. The tree line to the west comes into play about 2hrs before sunset.
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    Unofficial, Official Hover Float Thread

    The best Hover Float shots I have seen were taken at night. (no shadows)
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    Name your Top 5 inventions of all time

    I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned the holy grail of all inventions, and one of the most elusive ... the 10mm deep-well socket! :)
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    Family Members who own pools

    I actually had a family member tell me that "There is NO WAY you can know more about taking care of a pool than my pool service. They are professionals!" She actually said this as she was standing beside my crystal clear pool, complaining that hers turned green overnight.
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    Did the TFP store go away?

    Nope... but they would be aware that you are there to buy either hardware, or pool toys! I doubt they would even try selling you any chems. LOL
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    Finding strange things in the pool

    Pictures, or it didn't happen! lol :)
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    It Flies, It Dies

    It is perfectly safe as soon as it is dry to the touch.
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    It Flies, It Dies

    I second the Permethrin, I use it at my place. I also make sure that I get the underside of all my wood decks, and awning frame work to keep the carpenter bees at bay. When mixed at different strengths, it can also be used as a dog dip. Keep it away from cats though, as their systems can't...
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    What did you do to your pool today?

    Opened the pool today to clean water... AGAIN! yeah!
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    Solar Panels - Fafco 4x12

    How much are you asking for them? PM me.
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    Swimming Cat!

    I used to have a cat that would follow me into the shower, and sit there while I was showering.
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    Drones!

    The pool has changed since then... I really need to get out there with the drone to get a shot of what it's like now, but it has been too dang hot! New pool, new deck.... etc. I'll try to do it before I end up closing it for the season.
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    Drones!

    let's see if it'll play here... <iframe width="560" height="315" src="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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    Drones!

    I posted a video here last year of me flying one of mine backwards... Under the maple tree - over the pool - between the trees on either side of the entrance to the pasture... etc. I'll see if I can find it.
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    Night pools

    It isn't much, but it is mine!
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    Drones!

    That isn't even in the list of drones we discussed. Hubsan has a good make for a lower end drone... why is he selling it?
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    What's your current pool temp?

    My high yesterday was 90.1. My overnight low hit 85.6, so I am expecting a high today of 92 in the pool... We will see if this prediction comes true.
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    Drones!

    Of those 2, I would opt for the brushless. The camera hanging under the drone is a weak point for new pilots, and is often the first casualty in a crash.
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    Drones!

    The Holy Stone was also sold by Walmart under the name "Promark GPS" with less than stellar reviews.
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    Drones!

    The reason I pointed out the bugs was that it has a half decent GPS to hold it steady in the air for you. It doesn't come close to any of my drones in cost, and would make a good starter drone. (I have a DJI Phantom 4 Pro, a Phantom 3 Pro, and a Typhoon H) The Syma doesn't have GPS, and as a...
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    Drones!

    Here is a good entry level drone ... it's a bit more than what you were looking for... by $5.00 https://www.amazon.com/MJX-B5W-Bugs-Racing-Drone/dp/B07CYRYZMZ
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    chlorine bottle uses?

    I fill them with water, and hang them from my winter cover instead of using the (useless) draw-wire that comes with it.
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    What's your current pool temp?

    85.6 right now ... no heating other than the sun on the pool... Summer is HERE!
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    DIY chlorine production

    I want to know how much paperwork he had to fill out to get 4 lbs of mercury!
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    Turpentine Creek Animal Sanctuary-AR

    Re: Turpentine Creek Animal Sanctuary-AR That last pic strikes a chord... I used to go winter camping in northern Ontario, Quebec ... the last 2 years running, I had a Mother Lynx, and her cub coming into my camp-site they would hang out, never cause any issues... they even liked to be pet...
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    Concrete countertop knowledge

    Truth be told, after levelling, joining, and applying the finish skin to them, you won't believe your eyes. I used to install slate top pool tables (picture 6' X 12' X 1.75" Slate) they came in 3 sections that had to be matched up perfectly, and levelled. By the time we were done, you couldn't...
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    Concrete countertop knowledge

    They will mix up some concrete grout, and join the 2 together so you won't be able to see the seam. (It also prevents water from dripping between the slabs in the rain)
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    A tricky drone flight.

    You are supposed to, I live well outside of one, so I haven't had to. If you are staying at, or below tree top level, I would think that you could skip it, but if you get a "Fly Away". you may have some explaining to do if you haven't informed them in advance.