Wet, it's a recent thing (that I read the past posts) but it can save a lot of ?s for me ( & the fact that you had posted a pic was really helpful). The more I know about your system/ pool allows me to give more specific advice!, so I do a little research before posting. As I said, if you want to do the 1:1 water: acid ratio, that's OK, as long as you don't expose the metal parts of the 'nest' to the acid. ( I use a 25:1 mix, but let them soak for a day - that's just a logistics problem - I put one in in the A.M. and change it the next A.M.) Please do the 'degreasing' soaking first!

Daisy, welcome to the forum!!! You seem to know the baisics and I appreciate that!! TSP= tri sodium phosphate -- it's a chemical that painters use to strip the oils and 'dirt' off of whatever surface they are going to apply new paint to, it prepares the surface to accept the new paint.

I appreciate the 'appreciation' guys! If you ever need some more help, just ask!