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Update: Checked FC as soon as I got home. It was 22 when I left for work this morning (after pouring in more bleach) and is sitting at 4 now. Small progress but I'll take it. When I test for CC the sample barely turns pink and results out at a 1.5. Just poured more bleach in to get the FC...

Duh. Totally forgot to check CC. I'll go do that now and post the reading. I'll up my FC to 24 (Walmart's going to know me as the bleach queen!). I have a swg but have it off per manufacturer's recommendation not to run it at shock levels. Forgot to mention that too. No clue what my salt...

Hi Texas, I lost 20 ppm in 10 hours. I WISH my FC had stayed at 20 :(

Hi all, I have been battling an algae bloom for 2 weeks now. My numbers are as follows: Chlorine: keeping it at shock level of 20 TA 70 CYA 60 PH 7.8 Calcium: vinyl...don't test Temp: 85 OCLT 20 night, 0 morning The pool isn't green anymore, just cloudy gray. Running my sand filter 24/7 on...

Hi folks. I'm currently dealing with my second algae bloom since owning a pool. I took the cover off and YUCK! Here are my current levels: OCLT - failed Keeping FC at 15 TA 90 CYA 40 PH 7.5 (though it swings with all the bleach) The water is now that murky gray color, which is good. My...

Linen, the liner is three years old and was bought on the cheap. I'm pretty sure it's the thinnest you can buy. Duraleigh and Leak Specialist, at this point I'm afraid it's a losing battle. The water is now losing almost an inch a day, and we still haven't located a hole or a leak. We put a...

Duraleigh - I haven't let it drain til it stops. The water's at the halfway mark now and I got worried about the pool wall stability. Is it safe to go ahead and let it drain itself to a stopping point? Leak Specialist - I actually have tried the bucket test (thanks for reminding me!!). The...

I have a problem that I could use some guidance with... My abg pool liner has a leak that I just cannot find. I know it's the liner because the water hasn't been at skimmer level for about a week, and I'm still losing water. I am losing about 1/4 - 1/2 inch of water per day, more when it's...

Pool is crystal clear, oclt was 2ppm. I'm still shocking today just to be safe. Now that the water is clearing clear, I noticed sand coming out of the return jet. It only happens right after we backwash...no other time. By now you all know I just replaced the lateral assembly and laterals. I...

Thanks guys....I've been adding DE already. OCLT results today - 11pm FC was 20, 7am FC was 18. The water is clearing up like crazy. Another day of keeping the pool at shock level and another OCLT tonight....

Just about crystal clear! That blue triangle you see is where the steps usually sit - I guess it's protected so it stayed the original blue.

Almost there! I lost 2ppm according to the latest OCLT. I can clearly see the bottom of the pool though :) The plan for today is to keep shocking. What do I about tomorrow? The hubby and I are back at work and we won't be able to stay on top of it as well. Can I bring the FC up a little...

I'm pretty brave! Grew up with a swing rope over a slimy lake....and believe me when I tell you we swam in it (probably swallowed a gallon of it too). Last question...what are your thoughts on clarifier? Does it really make the smaller particles "stick together" for easier filtering, or is...

Ok, I'll make sure to do that. I brushed the walls and bottom today, but it's difficult to reach the far end with my short little self. When is it safe to get in and really brush it good?

Update: the water is clearing up!! I can faintly see the bottom :) I've kept the FC up to 20...I've been chasing it all day. I suppose that's normal because the bleach is being used up killing the algae? I pour it in, test after 45 minutes and after three hours I have to add more to get...