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  1. 06-16-2011 11:10 AM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by Watermom View Post
    You do NOT need calcium; you have a vinyl liner.
    Wow. The first 2 years after we bought the house that pool guy sold me BUCKETS of calcium!
    I thought he said is was good for the liner... or is that something else?

    I'm so glad I found this place. Thanks!

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    Default Re: Taking control of my pool this year

    Quote Originally Posted by jilted View Post
    Wow. The first 2 years after we bought the house that pool guy sold me BUCKETS of calcium!
    I thought he said is was good for the liner... or is that something else?
    The only thing it's good for in a vinyl pool is lining the pockets of the pool store guy!!

    I've heard it makes good driveway de-icer, if you have extra on hand

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