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    Would you worry about the CH level being that low?
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    Thanks to both of you. The water looks pretty good actually, but it's only been a month since I filled it. I've had the stabilizer in a sock in the over the wall skimmer for a while and it doesn't seem to be totally dissolving, should I use something other than a sock? I understand the...
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    Ok so my TF-100 finally came and I just finished testing. The CYA was hard to trust as the black dot never fully disappeared, but regardless all test results are below. Cl 2 PH 7.2 FC 3ppm CC 0 TA 80 CH 60 CYA 0-20??? We've had a bunch of rain and there is more on the way, but if you have any...
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    I'm in MA, I think the TF100 is the way to go then. I'd rather get more bang for my buck. I did read their home page and it sounds like the shipping is pretty fast. Hopefully I will have it by the weekend and I can post my results and get going. Thanks a bunch!!!
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    I've read a lot about the Taylor K-2006 test kit, would that be wise to purchase that one instead of the TF-50? Or the TF-100 seems to have more quantity, therefore being a better long-term solution. The taylor seems attractive because I can get it quickly through amazon...
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    Hi I am new here and really enjoy reading this site with the wealth of knowledge. I am a new pool owner and want to keep my pool safe for the kids. I have a 14ftx4ft deep Intex above ground with the 1,000 gallon pump that it came with. I have started using bleach as my source of chlorine. I...