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duraleigh replied to the thread small cracks repair?.I don't understand why there is no waterline tile. It should be where that "mortar" or "grout" is. The pool wall and the decking don't... -
duraleigh replied to the thread Trying to SLAM a salt water pool.Please read Pool Care Basics Archives. Can you post a complete set of test results? If not, you will need one of the suggested test...
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duraleigh replied to the thread small cracks repair?.The tile guy should not have put that cementitious product under the decking. That may not be a quick, easy fix How long does it take...
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duraleigh replied to the thread Can’t find what appears to be suction leak.Simple things first........is there enough water in the pool to not suck in air from the skimmer? Did you read Suction Side Air Leaks
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duraleigh replied to the thread AccuBlue vs Taylor Testing.I'm confused.......we don't use "AccuBlue" (What is it, anyway) for any reason so why are we bringing it up? I don't see this as...
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duraleigh replied to the thread Trying to SLAM a salt water pool.Have you drained the pool? Are you going to?
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duraleigh replied to the thread FAS-DPD question.1. If the sample turns pink, you have added enough R-870 and the test will work 2. If it doesn't turn pink, you likely have no...
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duraleigh replied to the thread Poollife NST prime tablets.What is your current CYA? Should be about 50-60 The algaecide is up to you but most of use don't find it useful except in the fall
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duraleigh replied to the thread Help reading comparator.TFP is all about keeping things simple. I see no reason to go through a dozen gyrations to get a pH result when a VERY simple...
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duraleigh replied to the thread Help reading comparator.7.8 - 8.0 is certainly close enough for swimming pool puposes. A Good rule is keep it in the 7"s which you have done...
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duraleigh replied to the thread New member seeking assistance with opening and maintaining pool independently.Welcome to the forum :wave: You will get a ton of help from everyone here. The first thing I would suggest is to read Pool Care...
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duraleigh replied to the thread Water keeps turning brown.Yes, but the affect of iron in your source water is accumulative. (It took around 8-10 years for enough iron build up to finally show...
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duraleigh replied to the thread Identify these worms.Have you had some heavy rains recently? In my pool, the earthworms (usually after a rain) would happily jump in the pool and drown...
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duraleigh replied to the thread Water keeps turning brown.Are you filling from a well? It sounds like you have iron (dissolved) in your pool and the big dose of chlorine causes the iron to...
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duraleigh replied to the thread Water cloudy. Chemistry is spot on.All other advice is excessive and peripheral for now......Do the OCLT and report the results. That will get you headed down the correct...