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    duraleigh replied to the thread Chlorine loss during slam.
    Those are all textbook procedures......nice work. I would think you are nearing the end of the SLAM and only needing clear water to...
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    It sounds like air is getting in on the suction side of your circulatory system. That's between the pump and the skimmers. find that...
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    duraleigh replied to the thread Chlorine loss during slam.
    Have you backwashed? How are you getting 39 CYA? How often are you having to replenish FC?
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    duraleigh replied to the thread Springtails? Bugs in pool.
    Stay the course. High level of chlorine seems to get them every time.....may take a day or so.
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    duraleigh replied to the thread 1st pool opening.
    Esto, Can you post a complete set of test results for us? This thread has gotten w-a-a-y off topic and doesn't need to be this...
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    duraleigh replied to the thread Cloudy water after a storm.
    Running your pump less because of a suction side leak is not a good idea. I would try to find the leak. I am happy for you that...
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    Bump!
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    There are several ways to manage pool water chemistry.........some better than others. TFP over the years has found HCl works VERY well...
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    Don't be in a rush to increase CYA above 60. For your climate, I would leave it at 60 until HOT summer when I might go to 70-80 or so...
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    duraleigh replied to the thread CYA testing inside.
    Or, Is it possible that as the adult beverage is consumed, it makes you a REALLY good tester :oops: :oops:
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    duraleigh replied to the thread CYA testing inside.
    Jimrahbe and scoop have it under control. Indoors or out, it is simply not that critical. Taylors directions and TFP directions both...
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    duraleigh replied to the thread Chlorine loss during slam.
    Yeah, that's pretty extreme but I still think you are doing everything correctly. Stick with it. That chlorine loss should reduce...
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    Let's get a true expert in here. That looks fixable for about 5 bucks and some glue! @1poolman1 I have never seen a leak there so...
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    duraleigh replied to the thread Cloudy water.
    You didn't do the SLAM process and your one time dose of FC was not enough to completely kill all the algae so it simply grew back To...
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    duraleigh replied to the thread Above ground sand cleaning.
    It is TFP's standard suggestion for cleaning your sand filter. Thousands are doing it. It would not work well if your sand was...