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Use this. It’s way cheaper. As for why it’s dropping back, how long is “over time”? If it’s weeks or months, you may have a leak and if your pool has a float valve to maintain water level it may just be getting replaced?
Snow Joe AZ-50-CCP Melt-2-Go 94% Pure Calcium Chloride Pellet Ice Melter, 50-lb Resealable Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7ZLLBQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WK8G75MEDB9ZC9QPR5QG
If you search "pellet storage for smoker" on amazon, it ends up in the list, just gotta scroll a bit. If you don't care about it being clear, this appears to be the same thing for a few bucks less.
Buddeez 098 Ice Melt Dispenser, 09801GRAY-ONL, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016Y2E8JG/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_4X09FAPZ6TZ9JN74VQM1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 I've picked these up for $11 and under from the Amazon warehouse.
OK, my two cents, using non-MN experience (i.e. not frigid):
1) For walking paths, I prefer a "pet safe" de-icer that is salt/choride free. It does less damage to pavement/concrete over the long term than salt. I'd recommend mixing it with sand to stretch it. Also, when it does re-freeze, it can be WORSE ("black ice"), so you'll need to re-coat if it melts.
2) You don't need cleats. It's TX, and it's temporary ice.
3) Blankets and warmer clothes. Layers. If the grid goes down again (it will b/c TX), you'll need it. Don't worry about window insulation if you lack wall insulation. Waste of $. Learned that the hard way one year. NO GENERATORS INDOORS.
4) Barring any pipe insulation you do (even a little helps, so get under the house if possible and wrap w/ pipe insulation), leave all the faucets dripping. Even one burst and you're hosed. Save the water and use if concerned.
LONG TERM, I'd recommend any Texan to look into insulating pipes and their homes. Not sure why it's not done to keep the house insulated against heat, but here in Minny, we're used to both extremes. *Insulation pays you back quickly year-round.* Get it done, and don't worry about the stares. You're Noah prepping the ark for the ice flood.
>!PS - the CHEAPEST answer is to vote for schmucks who'll nationalize your damn power grid.!<
Install sufficient quantity of panels to collect power in the winter time AND clear the snow. I'm assuming you can mount them at a 45+ degree angle for winter operation - heating under the panel will cause the snow to slide off. You'd need some process control with this one to make it work. It's the direction I would go.
https://www.amazon.com/RHS-Melting-melting-components-factory/dp/B01N686FBJ
Inwas using dog food containers and just switched to an ice melt dispenser:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016Y2E8JG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_Z08GTWQNDFBJDJ1KHECM
Very handy. Depending on where you live, you might find them cheaper at Home Depot or Wal Mart.
Make sure you get the largest size!
Good stuff....CSI is getting a little low. I try not to go outside +/- 30. Probably just bring CH up to 350-400. Pure ice melt with a high % of calcium chloride is a good option. This is 94%. The 50lb bag is cost effective and probably all you'll ever need for a couple years depending on the size of your pool.
CALCIUM HARDNESS (CH) INCREASER: https://www.amazon.com/Snow-Joe-AZ-50-CCP-Melt-2-Go-Resealable/dp/B01MYFL0HD/ref=pd_di_sccai_5?pd_rd_w=ELmjq&pf_rd_p=c9443270-b914-4430-a90b-72e3e7e784e0&pf_rd_r=D9X68A1P7QZMG4X52XH8&pd_rd_r=cee2b06f-71cf-4c3b-8687-15a336fdf63d&pd_rd_wg=wR5yx&pd_rd_i=B01N7ZLLBQ&th=1
Hahaha sorry that last sentence made me laugh.
If I can offer a suggestion on raising your calcium hardness, use Snow Joe ice melt! It’s 99% calcium carbonate. About as pure as it gets and won’t mess with your other test results
Snow Joe AZ-50-CCP Melt-2-Go 94% Pure Calcium Chloride Pellet Ice Melter, 50-lb Resealable Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7ZLLBQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_1CAPT3BQXXRGC3EAF1N7
You can raise TA with baking soda. It is often best to make large TA adjustments in a couple of steps, testing the water after each one, as adding large quantities of baking soda can raise the PH a little and you don’t want the PH going out of range. But gets this set at 50 to 80ppm will definitely calm down the pH swings
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If you need an ice scraper, you could probably benefit from some other cold weather gear in the winter: snow brush, something for traction that isn't kitty litter, hand warmers, and sunglasses (for snowblindness).
Some kind of strong rope or cable is good to have. I kept a dog cable in my truck for years to tie things down on the roof, keep the back hatch down when the lock broke, secure fragile items that had to be placed on the seat, etc.
A change of clothes.
Some bottled water and snacks with a long shelf life and high fat content. If you get stranded you probably won't be stuck for more than a few hours at worst during normal travel, but it will keep you and your passengers comfortable. Peanuts are a good choice.