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duraleigh replied to the thread Put in eyeballs while SLAMming?.Install the eyeballs. Your psi is erroneous without them and you need to monitor your psi during a SLAM. You also can use the... -
duraleigh replied to the thread Trying to SLAM a salt water pool.Are you attempting to SLAM the pool? Do NOT use the comparator block for the chlorine test...........use the FAS/DPD chlorine test per...
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duraleigh replied to the thread FAS-DPD question.I believe there are many, many operators who have committed that error..........few of us willing to admit it, tho. (insert sheepish...
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duraleigh replied to the thread Can adding a lot of calcium chloride at once reduce FC??.I got an "etchant" once. A prolonged course of antibiotics finally took care of it. :oops: :oops:
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duraleigh replied to the thread FAS-DPD question.It doesn't quite work like that. The scoop size is not critical. There is more than one factor at play but the goal is to turn the...
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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...
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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...