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  1. ParB

    Tile Cleaner

    Thanks! Much appreciated, I just placed an order!
  2. ParB

    Tile Cleaner

    do you know if the ocean care pool and tile restorer can be bought online somewhere without outrageous shipping? I could not find it on amazon (i found the first product though).
  3. ParB

    Pool service company disaster. What should I do?

    It was definitely sticker shock. Moved from a smaller house with a small yard in mountain view. I think my water bill was $80 each month. Moved to a huge house on a 1 acre lot in a very expensive town on the peninsula and got a $500 electrical bill and at first a $1k water bill. Got the...
  4. ParB

    Pool service company disaster. What should I do?

    I have a big lawn as well as lots of plants, flowers and trees surrounding it. I did an water audit last year to make sure I didn't have any leaks. 1 acre lot.
  5. ParB

    Pool service company disaster. What should I do?

    My water bill is $600-700 per month. California, sf bay area
  6. ParB

    Pool service company disaster. What should I do?

    In my city (also in california) i have to apply for a pool fill permit before i can fill the pool. They calculate fill rates etc that i'm allowed to do by hour. I think i'm liable for the extra fees etc if i do this but that is how it works. I am considering drilling a well on my property.
  7. ParB

    Stains on tile above waterline

    Will do. Thanks!
  8. ParB

    Stains on tile above waterline

    Makes sense. I figure I'll try to remove it with some white vinegar. If that doesn't work then I'll try some muriatic acid. What should I worry about if I have to do muriatic acid? Pool chemistry issues?
  9. ParB

    Stains on tile above waterline

    The surface is concrete. Is above the waterline but I don't think it's wet. I like your theory, it seems like it grows from the grout out into the tile. Not at all grout lines, but some.
  10. ParB

    Stains on tile above waterline

    Hi, Brand new pool owner here. I don't know how old the pool is. There are some stains on the tile just above the waterline in the pool. Whitish and feels a bit like sand paper. Any idea on how to identify it, and a remedy to remove it? Picture is from the spa, it's built-in at one end of the...