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My issue is also related to a vinyl liner repair so I just added it here. I hope this is not a breach of etiquette. I just put the first patch on a tear in the side wall of my above ground pool. The liner was torn by the weight I had holding down the ladder. My sons playmates got a little...

I will be using a solar cover but at this time it is still in the box. I want to get a solar cover reel to make it less of a pain to use the cover. I want to mount one on posts but I haven't began to search/compare products. I am sure I can get some recommendations from the TFP members. If we...

This is my first set of complete test results following a successful conversion. FC___3 CC___<.5 PH___7.5 TA___130 CH___170 CYA__30 This was my first CYA reading. The fluid was above the 30 line by about 1/4" before I could not see the black dot. That does seem accurate based on the amount of...

My conversion is now complete. :cheers: When I did not get a CC reading below .5 on the second day, I started checking posts and took a good look at the pool calculator. I raised the FC level to mustard algae shock level for one day and the result was good. I cannot be sure if that is what...

Here are 2 photos of my biguanide free crystal clear swimming pool! I am almost there. My test results this evening before I topped off the chlorine are as follows. The only test I did not do yet is the CYA test, but enough was added two days ago to bring the pool to 30 PPM. FC-5.5 CC-.5 (had...

Update...I am getting close to completing the conversion. My FC reading dropped by only 1 last night. I replaced the filter cartridge after cleaning the filter unit, and added stabilizer based on the calculator to bring the CYA level up to 30 (51 ounces). This evening, my FC reading was 9.5...

My 1st question this morning: Is there is any benefit for me to add chlorine during the day (today is sunny) based on where I am in the conversion process? The conversion procedures make reference to when half way through the conversion, it may be prudent to add only in the evening. Does that...

I have all my purchases marked down but haven't totaled them yet. I purchased a variety of sizes and concentrations. I believe the total will equal somewhere between 60 and 70 gallons of 6% solution. I should be changing my cartridge, cleaning my filter, and adding CYA in the next day or two. I...

These will probably be the last two pictures I post for my conversion. My water has cleared up nicely. My FC and CC tests are gradually improving overnight. This morning, the FC was .5 higher than the previous night, and CC was .5 less. [attachment=1:uec3gfl7]June 4-4...

Here are a few more pictures of day two, three, and four of my conversion. [attachment=2:gvlanzut]June 1-8 AM.jpg[/attachment:gvlanzut] [attachment=1:gvlanzut]June 2-8 PM.jpg[/attachment:gvlanzut] [attachment=0:gvlanzut]June 3-7 PM.jpg[/attachment:gvlanzut] The weather was cold and rainy...