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    Default Re: Stains in skimmer???

    Quote Originally Posted by FormerBromineUser View Post
    Black goo, Jim?
    Yes, greasy black goo.

    Fortunately it cleans off pretty easily.
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    Default Re: Stains in skimmer???

    Eeeeewwww! Skimmer is bad enough!
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    Default Re: Stains in skimmer???

    Quote Originally Posted by FormerBromineUser View Post
    Eeeeewwww! Skimmer is bad enough!
    Easier to deal with than the spiders!
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    Default Re: Stains in skimmer???

    There has got to be a way of discouraging those spiders!!!
    26K gal 20x40 rectangular IG vinyl pool; Apr 2014: New pump, liner, auto-cover, & water; Pentair Whisperflo 1HP pump; Pentair Trition sand filter; Cover/Star CS-500 auto cover; Taylor K-2006C; OTO

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    Default Re: Stains in skimmer???

    Quote Originally Posted by FormerBromineUser View Post
    There has got to be a way of discouraging those spiders!!!
    Have you heard me sing!

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    Default Re: Stains in skimmer???

    Hahaha!!! I'm sure Jim would welcome your visit if it will take care of his spiders!!!
    26K gal 20x40 rectangular IG vinyl pool; Apr 2014: New pump, liner, auto-cover, & water; Pentair Whisperflo 1HP pump; Pentair Trition sand filter; Cover/Star CS-500 auto cover; Taylor K-2006C; OTO

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    Default Re: Stains in skimmer???

    Yes! I can wear earplugs during the "procedure".
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    Default Re: Stains in skimmer???

    Hi-jacking here, but at least no one will "notify" me here... Hey, Teapot! Do you have any help for this guy? http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthr...867#post132867
    26K gal 20x40 rectangular IG vinyl pool; Apr 2014: New pump, liner, auto-cover, & water; Pentair Whisperflo 1HP pump; Pentair Trition sand filter; Cover/Star CS-500 auto cover; Taylor K-2006C; OTO

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