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    Air leak in return lines

    Did the leak detector pinpoint where the leak is? Thats the hardest part.
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    Do I need to increase my CYA and TA a tad?

    Hi! The most important factors are Free Chlorine and CYA in PPM. If your SWG and filter are working properly and you have been maintaining a Free Chlorine level of 5% or more of CYA, there's less opportunity for an outbreak. E.g. If your CYA is 50 PPM, you'd want a minimum Free Chlorine level of...
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    Possible Algae?

    Assume this is an in-ground plaster or pebble pool. How many gallons? How long is the pump/filter operated each day? Is the pool cloudy or clear? Finally, could you post the most recent test results? pH Free Chlorine (FC) Combine Chlorine (CC) Total Chlorine (TC) Total Alkalinity (TA) Calcium...
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    muriatic acid questions

    Most pool stores carry this kind of liquid acid. If not they all carry "Dry Acid" of "Sodium Bisulfate". Each pound of Sodium Bisulfate is the same as using 10 ounces of Muriatic Acid in pool water. A good way is to work out how much you need carefully measure it into a bucket, then take the...
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    Too much CYA...starting over

    you could be patient. Or super chlorinate with about 8 lbs (10 is my advice) of chlorine. Then brush the pool. Then clean the filter the next day, and enjoy the rest of your swim season. Algae however tends to raise pH "all of my water tested ok" is a stretch for us though. Because it can all be...
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    Green Water ... What to Do ....

    If you have algae, the general prescription consists of applying enough chlorine to eradicate it, followed by a daily or weekly regimen of chlorine at a level indicated by the amount of CYA in the water. Try consulting some professional regarding with your issues.
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