Recent content by Boomer71

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    First Time Pool Owner, First Opening

    Playing with the pool calculator, would washing soda be better in my case than borax for raising the pH seeing as how I need to raise TA?
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    First Time Pool Owner, First Opening

    Where does everyone get their liquid stabalizer from? I called the local pool stores and they all only sell granular. I see Walmart has it listed online but looks like it's online only, I'll have to stop and check. Worst case I have to use granular. How long should that take before I get an...
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    First Time Pool Owner, First Opening

    Location updated, I'm in upstate New York. The test didn't turn pink at all, so no chlorine. I'll start dosing some bleach just to get it introduced before I adjust the PH and after I make sure the equipment is all good, then I'll start shocking. I assume this is something I may be able to...
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    First Time Pool Owner, First Opening

    Hey everyone! Just purchased my first house which happens to have an in-ground vinyl pool (roughly 16'x32') with a slightly older Jacuzzi pump, Jacuzzi sand filter and a Raypak heater. I have no experiance with pools. Pool was built in 1996, not sure how old the liner is at this time. House was...