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I have been a pool owner for 16 years and a customer of Leslies Pool Supply in Commack. I had a problem this year (for the first time ever) with my pool holding chlorine, where after 2 hours of shocking (Using Leslies Power Powder Plus, which they say is the best you can get), the water registered ZERO free and ZERO available chlorine. Leslies tested my water and all other readings (CYA, TA, CH, ETC) were fine. They tested for Nitrates (Something I had no idea about) and told me it was 30 ppm and I had to drain 3-4' of water from my pool to dilute the
Nitrates. I mistakenly listened and did this, causing me to have to re add stabilizer and calcium hardness up (over $200 worth), at my expense, not to mention the expense of adding water. Shocked my pool again. ZERO Chlorine after 2 hours! They now suggested that I drain the entire pool and refill it. I THEN WENT TO CHEMEX in Smithtown for another opinion. The owner, Charlie, suggested I try his liquid chlorine before doing another thing. He said my pool calls for 2 1/2 gallons but "just use 2 gallons" at a cost of $10... Low and behold, My chlorine held for 15 hours already. The problem was that, in my opinion, Leslies chlorine that I was sold, is sub par. The water was fine. I do not blame the young kid who tested the water. I blame Leslies "training" and questionable "methods of operation".
I highly recommend Chemex in Smthtown. The owner is an honest, straight shooter, his staff is competent and properly trained, and his ELECTRONIC water testing equipment appears to be far superior than what I have been subject to elsewhere. If you want honesty and a fair experience, look no further that CHEMEX , 400 W. Main St, Smithtown. read more