Recent content by robmaine

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    New House, New Pool - Algea/Dirt Problem?

    Thanks Casey. Water is still a little murky. But I have held stable at 14 for the last 4 hours and CC is .5. I will check again in the AM.
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    New House, New Pool - Algea/Dirt Problem?

    Quick update. I added cya today(put in a sock, shook it squeezed it and left in front of return) it all dissolved and my levels are now at 35. I also have been keeping my chlorine at 13-15 and things are slowly getting clearer. I will continue the SLAM tomorrow and of things start really...
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    New House, New Pool - Algea/Dirt Problem?

    That is the plan. I am picking up bleach and cya tomorrow(based on PoolMath calculation). Will update with results.
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    New House, New Pool - Algea/Dirt Problem?

    Sounds good! Thanks. This site is AWESOME.
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    New House, New Pool - Algea/Dirt Problem?

    Alright guys, did some more cleaning. And also got my initial testing done, the results are interesting.... FC: 0 CC .5 PH: 7.3 TA: 80 CA: 0(Filled the test tube all the way up and could still see the dot clear as day) I am thinking some chemical balancing, followed by a more thorough cleaning...
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    New House, New Pool - Algea/Dirt Problem?

    Thanks for the reply, I will clean a little more and then post some test results!
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    New House, New Pool - Algea/Dirt Problem?

    Hi guys, since our offer was accepted on our new home, I have been tirelessly reading through this forum and trying to learn as much as I can. Well this week we finally opened our pool(18x36 In-Ground, 21k gallons, Cartridge filter). The water is clear until you disturb it, but there is immense...