Recent content by jrock93

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    Raising the alkalinity in pool?

    this morning I checked it and it is still very low but also my ph is low. Which should be raised first, the ph or the TA. The FC is good and the water is pretty clear. The pool place said that my Stabilizer was high also. Do I need to add more TA or what? Help is greatly appreciated.
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    Raising the alkalinity in pool?

    How long does it take for your alkalinity to register after adding to the pool. I added 20 lbs. to my pool today because my TA was less than 20 ppm and was wondering how long it will take to register on my test strips.
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    Help with startup?

    I just tested my water after putting a gal of bleach. These are the results TH- 100 TC- 1.5 FC- 0 PH- less than 6.8 TA- 40 S- less than 0
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    Help with startup?

    I am using aqua-chem 6 way test strips but also have aqua-chem pro test kit but it will not check for FC and what do you mean get enough clorox to make 15 gallons. Approximately, how many clorox gallons is that. Will generic bleach work?
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    Help with startup?

    Trying to start up my 24 ft above ground pool. It was green as the incredible hulk but after shocking it it is lightening up but will not clear. I just put 4 lbs. of shock in and check the chlorine levels and it says that my TC is high but my FC is low. My ph is low my stabilizer is low, so I...