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I have decided to run my pump and SWG throughout our Winter here in the deep South. We don't get very many really cold, cold days either. But, I want to cover the pool to keep out leaves and dirt and such. Do I need to bring my chlorine levels up to shock level or just leave it balanced? Also...

Thanks for the input. Since I've already added the clarifier, I will see what it does. If that doesn't do the trick, I will move on to enzymes. Thanks!!

The bottle says it eliminates oils and scum so that is why I chose a clarifier and not enzymes. Enzymes supposedly would not work in this case because they only work on organic compounds, which this oil isn't. This is what I was told by a rep from In The Swim.

I just added some Clorox Natural Clarifier to the water. It says to run the pump for 8 hours. I've had it running for over 24 hours already. The pool is just as clear as a bell but still has an oily feel to it. I think the clarifier is supposed to cause the oil particles to clump together and...

My husband sealed our pool deck with Thompson's Water Seal and sprayed it on instead of brushing it on. Apparently, the mist of it got in the pool water. I have been running the pool pump non-stop since noticing the oily feeling in the water and on the surface yesterday. When I felt the water...

Here are a complete set of pool test results taken with the TF-50 test kit: FC-18 (high?) CC-.5 CH-200 TA-100 CYA-55 PH-7.6 So, it doesn't look like I will be needing to add any chlorine. I decided to just turn of the SWG for a few days and I will run the pump 2-3 hours a day and see if the FC...

I live in the deep South about 20 miles from the Alabama Gulf Coast. My water temp in my 22'x52" above ground pool is 72 degrees and nobody is going to be swimming in that. I wanted to go ahead and close the pool but after reading everything here, I see that I need to wait until the water drops...

I added the baking soda and retested. TA is 90. PH is definitely not 6.8 but not exactly 7.2 yet.

Ok. I will add the baking soda and go from there. Thanks.

Should I add more borax to get the PH up also?

TF-50 Test Kit arrived. First test results: FC 4 CC 1 TC 5 CH 200 TA 50 PH 6.8 CYA Did not test yet since I just added 3 lbs. 8 oz. 2 days ago Water is clear. I have not added the salt yet. Is it ok to add the salt now? I know the TA needs to come up.

My pool came with a very limited maintenance kit. I need to buy a brush and was wondering what a good one would be?

Ok. So, at this point I still have not received my TF-50 Test Kit. Should I continue to add bleach even though I don't know the exact level it is right now to continue to reduce the slight green that is left in the pool? It's above 5 for sure because of the darker yellow on the OTO test I...

Thank you! Water is clearer today. It was only a slight green color to begin with. I did add more bleach yesterday evening and just tested it with the yellow OTO test. Still have not received by TF-50 Test Kit. The chlorine level is beyond 5 as the yellow is darker than a 5. My PH is still at...

Ok, I was wrong in doing that. Will never add anything again without testing. Since I do not know the CYA level, then how do I know what my target FC slam level should be? I ordered my test kit Tuesday so I hope to get it soon. It's supposed to be mailed USPS Priority Mail.