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IAmA Driving instructor. AMA. Sounds boring, but I have interesting stories/insight

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:04:12 +0000

I am a driving instructor in my 20s who has a natural ability to "open people up" and learn all their crazy secrets and fears. As such, I have a rare opening into the lives and minds of kids around 15-18. If you have children, will have children, or are just curious how awful the next generation is- AMA

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I'm leaving for the evening, but I'll answer everything when I get back. Also- down votes? I don't understand. I don't particularly care either, but I'm just curious how things work in the IAmA world that would involve down voting this?

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IAMA pool water chemistry expert. AMA.

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:15:35 +0000

I help people every day straighten out pool water. It can be a little tough to get right, so I figured I'd extend my knowledge to my fellow redditors. AMA. Sorry for the throwaway, but I work for a company that would probably fire me for posting this. Let the questions begin!

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The questions are trickling off and I have to spend some time with my daughter. Feel free to keep posting questions and I'll respond to all that I can this evening. Didn't expect this AMA to blow up so much. Hope you guys enjoyed it as much as I did :)

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Back and answering questions. I feel like a few are slipping through the cracks and it's hard to track everything on this thread at this point. If you really have a question that I didn't get to, feel free to pm me. Also, redditor Joe Schmoe has been hopping in on a few of these. He knows what he's talking about.

technical information by request

There are positives and negatives to saltwater pools. For the typical owner, they are easier to maintain and don't require keeping as many chemicals on hand or adding them as often. Basically, several hundred pounds of salt is added to the pool water to bring it into an ideal range of 2700-3200 ppm. The vast majority of people cannot taste this in the water. The sodium chloride is turned into sodium hypochlorite via electrolysis. Once it's done it's business, it reverts back into sodium chloride. These pools are easier to maintain and are generally more comfortable to swim in. However, there have been a few comments in the thread about the salt causing oxidation in surrounding metal such as pool slides, and causing an excess buildup of heavy metals. I cannot attest to either of these as I have not experienced either. Don't be afraid to do some research!

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I'm on house arrest AMAA

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 03:53:55 +0000

In lieu of a somewhat lengthy jail sentence, I've been placed on supervised electronic confinement. Ask me almost anything!

EDIT: here's proof. :) http://imgur.com/SBtX7.jpg

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