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  1. I just wanted to add that I agree, I would go with the 40K one. My pool is 20K and we got the 40K cell. We run our pump 10 hours a day and the cell is set at 10% and things have been great.
  2. We pay $250 but we clean the pool and balance the water. They do the rest (lowering water level, blowing out the lines, antifreeze and winterizing the equipment, and they do put the cover on as well). I think most places charge around $350 or so. I would find out exactly what they do before you hire them.
  3. You don't use Baquacil, do you? I know with Baquacil, you can get algae that is like wet toilet paper.
  4. Thanks very much for the reply. Is there any reason I can't shock Sunday night and also add the Polyquat 60 at that time? We're closing Monday. Or, do I need more time for circulation? Previously we had Baquacil so this is the first time closing it with chlorine. I have 9% liquid chlorine and according to the calculator, I'll need to shock to 24 FC. I also bought a quart of Polyquat 60. So this weekend we want to be able to swim, but I'm not sure when we should shock and when we should add the Polyquat. Can we add them at the same time, or is that not a good idea? When should we add the shock and when should we add the Polyquat?
  5. We're closing the pool on Monday. I did want to be able to swim Saturday & Sunday if possible. Is it okay to add the shock Saturday morning and still swim later Saturday afternoon and Sunday? I also plan on adding the Polyquat Sunday evening around 6 pm and then let the filter run all night. Does this sound okay?
  6. Thanks, Chemgeek! I was reading some more posts where some people said they used the algaecide when they close, and others say that they don't use it and just shock their pool like crazy when they open in the spring. I like to add as little chemicals to my pool as possible, but if I'm going to get algae, I think I'd rather add the algaecide at closing instead of fighting algae in the spring. As far as dosing, would it be a maintenance dose, or a dose for someone who has algae already?
  7. Thanks so much for the reply. I was at Leslie's Pool store today and saw some Algaecide 60 and the main ingredient (60%) was poly-something. Would that be the same as polyquat 60?
  8. Rocket, I would definitely get yourself a good test kit. It really does make a difference to be able to correctly test your own water and not have to depend on the pool store. Very interesting topic. We just got our SWG this year. I have noticed some rusting on the ladder, where the screws/bolts attach to the ladder's steps. I honestly can't remember if it was there before we got the SWG or not. I have also noticed a couple of small specks of what looks like rust on the bottom of my vinyl liner, close to the area of the ladder. Maybe those specks were also there before and perhaps I just never noticed them. We were previously using Baquacil so this summer is the first time our pool has been really crystal clear and so it's easier to notice things. I use the TF100 test kit, my last readings: FC 3.5 CC 0 PH 7.6 CYA 65 TA 100 (didn't do CH test) Our salt level for most of the summer was 3200. Now it's only 2800 but since we're closing in a couple weeks, we decided not to add any more salt this season.
  9. So do you guys recommend using something like Polyquat 60? Or would it be better to just shock before closing and then shock upon opening in the spring?
  10. You should definitely leave water in your pool all year round. When we close our pool for the winter, we bring the water level down below the returns. It's up to you when you close. We close around mid September because we get a lot of leaves that fall in the pool and it becomes too much of a hassle. If you have a heater, you can extend your swimming season a bit. We also usually open the first week of June or so.
  11. From my understanding, the only difference between the Aqua Rite and the Aqua Rite XL is that the XL comes with an "installation kit" which I think is just the electrical pigtail, which your installer should have anyway. I have a 20,000 gallon pool and went with the Aqua Rite 40k and I love it. I run my pump 10 hours a day and the Aqua Rite at 10 to 15%.
  12. Having someone competent work on your pool can make all the difference in the world. We had a leak last year, couldn't figure out where from. PB figured out that a tree root had gotten into one of the lines, and he fixed it. No more leak. Anyway, I would definitely agree you should get someone else out there. Good luck and I hope you get it fixed.
  13. I'm curious, how do you know this? If it's just the panel that controls how the cell produces, then why do they sell the cells in different sizes?
  14. My pool is 20,000 gallons and I got the 40,000 one. I had heard that if you get the biggest one, that the cell doesn't have to work as hard, and also that the plates on the cell are larger and therefore more efficient. If money isn't an issue, I would go with the 40k one.
  15. I have a squirrel that drinks from our pool 3 or 4 times a day. He even fell in one day, but that hasn't stopped him. I tried putting a container of water next to the pool, but he prefers the pool water instead. I guess he likes the salt. So don't be surprised if your racoon returns
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