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    PH making me crazy

    31% acid no water features just the hydrogen gas bubbles from the salt system I will let it work its way back down and see if 60 will work better, Thanks
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    PH making me crazy

    my TA had been 70 but I added baking soda over a week to run it up to 120 because the muriatic acid keeps eating away at the TA number. I read something a while back about 20 mule team is that the borates route?
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    PH making me crazy

    My PH is making me nuts, can anyone give advice on controlling the ph or share experience with the issue? Thanks 20k hydrazzo Taylor 2006 test kit salt water system 3750 ppm 60% 8 hours TC 3 FC 1 CYA 50 TA 120 CH 350 PH 8.0 using 3/4 gallon of acid a week to maintain 7.5
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    Fill new pool with well water "IRON"

    Yes Bad question I guess I should of asked I am about to fill my new pool with well water based on the Taylor test readings what filter recommendations and/or advice would you offer, Thanks CH 270 TA 240 Copper .02 Iron 1
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    Fill new pool with well water "IRON"

    my builder asked me to test my well and get a filter to fill the pool with my Taylor kit the CH was 27 drops or 270 ppm and the TA was 24 drops or 240 ppm how do I determine the count from these numbers?? Thanks and any filter recommendations? 18x32 light hydrazzo finish
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    about to ink the contract, Lights???

    I have the circupool RJ60 salt system, 3/4 Hayward superpump, and Hayward 120sf cartridge filter on my current pool and LOVE it going to move them to the new equipment location after the demo and save a few $,$$$ :D I have not thought much about where the swim out is I guess I really need to...
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    about to ink the contract, Lights???

    so the pool will be parallel to the house I am also using the light hydrazzo, should I put 2 of the full size Pentair Intellibright 5g (color) on the long side pointing across the 18' width?
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    about to ink the contract, Lights???

    I sign up Tuesday on a 18x32 rectangle shotcrete pool nothing fancy. They offer 1 big light on the deep end standard I would like a good color outcome should I opt for a nitcheless or 2
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    Just installed my new Circupool RJ60 how do i set the run time??

    I Just installed my new Circupool RJ60 how do I set the run time I have read through the manual and looked online with no luck?? Thanks
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    Which new swgs :D

    so you would recommend the CircuPool Si60 over the IntelliChlor IC60
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    Which new swgs :D

    I agree I thought about the I60 but wasn't sure if it was just a over driven i40?
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    Which new swgs :D

    I and trying to figure out which system to choose :( I have a 26,000 gallon pool active 8 months a year what are your suggestions I have listed the 2 I think would work for me ?? Pentair Intellichlor IC40 HAYWARD AQUARITE GOLDLINE AQUA RITE SALT POOL SYSTEM AND T-CELL-15 40K CELL the 2...
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    1/2 hp pump ????

    Jason I have 25,000 gallons and use a SWG doesn't it have to run to produce and only produce 1/2 pound in 12 hours and my pool is very active, I pay $0.11/kWh also why would I need the 2nd speed I have to maintain 22-2400 gph to keep my SWG happy because I have two SWG's, Thanks for the...
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    1/2 hp pump ????

    I'm Looking to change out my Hayward superpump 1 1/2 or add 1/2hp maybe a 3/4hp to take more advantage of the SWG and lower my utility cost I have 2" pvc pump is 20' from pool less than 1' lift I think I would like to use a properly sizes single speed for 12-16 hours run times what is your...