Will the white plastic steps turn yellow with chlorine and age? Please advise. Thank you.
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I bought the steps for my friends pool. It was in the water for just two months year 2014. The last time I saw it - it was still white and looking good. I would know better at end of summer this year - but that probably doesn't help you much.
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Yes, these ladders have a stainless steel finish. I have had mine for a year and love it. I have a Salt Pool and see no sign of corrosion. Also, the steps are sturdy. However, note that the Escutcheons are white plastic, not chrome. That doesn't bother me at all, but some want the chrome finish to match other pool ladders and railings. If you want chrome Escutcheons, you can easily add them to your cart on Amazon for about $10.00.
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If it's syrup, water and CO2, you're fine. Look at the ingredients for some possible ingredients that may react with the plastic. There's so much stuff in the liquid we are unfamiliar with.
2066086
I've had mine for 6 months, and it did start to turn yellow at around 5 months. At ten bucks though, I'm not really complaining.
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Hi there the flat steps are plastic. I've had mine for a year now and it's still in good shape.
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First off test the water for proper salt content. If it's ok, then your "fins" in the chlorinator are the problem. You'll have to disconnect and remove the section with the fins. Soak it in muriatic acid or vineager to remove the white build up. Rinse with plain water and reconnect the section. Should work like New.
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I just became aware that lead is a problem in these crocks. I just had mine tested with an XRF gun and the result was 28ppm. I believe that is not a safe level... I'm sending mine back. I don't know if it came with a prop 65 warning b/c I already threw away all of the packaging.
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Lana A., I've had this heater installed for 1 1/2 years and I've seen no discoloration of the cover...What could be making a change in color could be smoking by someone near to the unit as the nicotine from the smoke can discolor the plastic..Other than that perhaps a chemical you're using in the bath? A disinfectant for something else...Again, I've had no perceptible change in the color of the plastic cover....Hope this helps. P. Brennan
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Read the instruction book - there is a clearly marked water level line on the plastic tank. We put ours up against the wall when we're not using it. I think as long as there is sunlight and you are actively using it the water should be fine. The chlorine tablet is essential to discourage mold/mildew. If you are storing it for a longer period of time unused I would empty it and allow all water to evaporate out for a dry interior - otherwise mold and mildew will form in a sealed and dark space that has any moisture.
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I had to look up the M.P.S.Spa. I think, I said think they would work fine on the exterior. Evidently you don't have a built in spa, no deck? If it sits on ground/earth, I'd suggest a wooden/cement platform to sit the plastic on. I'm not sure of top weight allowed, as there is no buffer of water. You certainly don't have to anchor it from floating. My best suggestion is to put a gate on it to prevent young children from going into it to tragedy. I'm very happy with these steps, in fact, just removed them from pool today, put away for winter. This is my first summer, they still look like new, no cracks or discoloration from sun. Good luck, Cathy
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I've had mine for over 2 years now and just one is starting to do that... we've always had well water so I can't say that is the reason yours are turning colors.However, in the past month I've had two that the tips have broken off of. I wonder if it's my dishwasher or if it's the knife.
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Our set had the normal new plastic smell, but I definitely would not call it toxic. Maybe your set got left in the sun or something waiting to be shipped. It's a really cool toy that your kids will love so I'd swap it for a new one if I were you.
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Yup, and very light weight, remember to wait for the cool down. One important note: try to avoid running these in the dishwasher, there's a contact with a stainless clip, steel screw and the aluminum plate and that is a guaranteed corrosion point with most automatic dishwasher detergents. Not that it'll be a problem to clean em - I incinerated some asparagus on it and it didn't stain.
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its hard to say mine when it worked did turn to white as a matter of fact i had it shining on and eagle flashing red white and blue, units are not water proof so any rain will destroy them as i found out, no instructions with them it's all guess work good luck
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It actually works a bit better on plastic. Should not affect your chlorinization.
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I loved mine for years,but the plastic turned yellow and is now unattractive,so I am replacing mine for that reason. Still works tho!
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I bought this sink last year and to answer your question about staining, the answer is yes, and my wife has tried all she could to get the stains out and nothing helps. I most certainly do not recommend this sink nor will I ever buy it again. The white has turned to this disgusting dirty yellow and nothing is helping: bleach, comet, scrubbing.