Mr. FIX IT...broke my pool

bionicarm

bionicarm

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Originally Posted by stdreb27
http:///forum/post/3289042
I think it would be really cool to have one of those saltwater pools.
They make these 'salt generators' that use salt instead of chlorine to keep algae and other bacteria from forming in pool water. The systems aren't cheap (they start at around $700), and they don't completely stop you from using chlorine in your pool. I have a couple of buddies that have the systems, and they say they work great. I think the ROI is about 3 - 5 years, depending on how big your pool is, and the type of annual weather you have. What's interesting is you really can't taste the salt in the water.
 
mrdc

mrdc

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I keep planning to switch over to salt every year but it always seems like something else comes up. The heat is causing the pool this year to really eat through some chlorine too.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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If I was to buy a new pool I might consider it.... BUT I'd like to sample a pool with it in it.....I hate SW ICK
 
stdreb27

stdreb27

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They are running adds for stuff saying true saltwater pool vs the other ones where you just use less chlorine. I have no idea what the difference is, but in my fantasy world it would work something like the san diego aquarium, where I'd just pump in salt water from my beautiful beach into my swimming pool I personally love the taste of salt water...
What I don't understand in a salt water pool (unless it is a misnomer) I had PLENTY of algae in my sw tank...
 
meowzer

meowzer

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YAYYYY...it's plumbed.....he had off today sooooo while I was at work he went and bought the pvc and the fittings....got home tonight and it is done

Bottom has very little green...I put 2 chlorine tabs in and some algaecide.....I will vacuum Friday....maybe
 
gill again68

gill again68

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I wonder if all women think that when a man is off from work but doing choirs at home that this is an "off day".
Poor guy probably had to cook dinner.
Glad you got your pool fixed so you can relax.
 
stdreb27

stdreb27

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3289329
HEY....I brought him home dinner....
I wonder if men realize that WE ARE NEVER off
Whatever kids are a joy, and cleaning house only take a couple of hours... Woman make their work seem soo difficult as a guilt trip, and men go for it, because they might get some...
 
nw2salt08

nw2salt08

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Originally Posted by bionicarm
http:///forum/post/3289007
I don't think it's completely the increased shipping costs. Costco has a decent brand of chlorine I used to buy, and just a couple years ago, it was right at $70. Now it's priced the same as all the other places that sell chlorine. I don't see the markup on other large items that Costco sells that are as high as what they have on the chlorine.
That may not be the case in your area. I know it is here among all the local shops.
 
nw2salt08

nw2salt08

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3289287
YAYYYY...it's plumbed.....he had off today sooooo while I was at work he went and bought the pvc and the fittings....got home tonight and it is done

Bottom has very little green...I put 2 chlorine tabs in and some algaecide.....I will vacuum Friday....maybe

Awesome! Good job husband!
So glad you guys were able to get it up and running before it got bad.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by Nw2Salt08
http:///forum/post/3289499
Awesome! Good job husband!
So glad you guys were able to get it up and running before it got bad.
Yeah it's freakin hot.....I can't wait till Friday......my raft is callin my name
 
nw2salt08

nw2salt08

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Yeah....if we had a pool I'd probably never get out of it. After working on them for 7 years, I have no interest in owning one.
 
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