Recent content by SC83

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    So frustrated w/ this FOAM!!!!

    Thanks again!!!!
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    So frustrated w/ this FOAM!!!!

    Oops still new here & haven't added that to my signature. It's an Intex 14x48 & I'm using the pump that came with it
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    So frustrated w/ this FOAM!!!!

    Awesome thanks y'all!!!! - - - Updated - - - Oh and could this be related to the thin brown line at the water level? It's only there when the foam is pumping into the pool.
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    So frustrated w/ this FOAM!!!!

    Well Cl is at 0 now? pH 8.2 TA 80 - - - Updated - - - ? um lol yes I am.
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    So frustrated w/ this FOAM!!!!

    I've been dealing with this stuff for a few weeks now. My water is clear as long as I do ⬇️this almost everyday Doing this almost daily: I am cleaning the filters by hosing off then soaking in bleach & water. Using a Magic Eraser to wipe the thin brown line @ water level then skim the FOAM ...
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    Removing algae from floats

    Cool thanks a bunch!
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    Removing algae from floats

    We live on a lake and also have a small natural spring area in the yard. So I, oh so gracefully, transferred algae into our pool from a float. I have that lovely situation cleared up, thanks to you fine ppl!!! Obviously not wanting to reinfect my water----What do you think would be the best...
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    Could I have accidentally transferred algae into my pool??????

    hey!! Just now looked at what types of chlorine I've used----we have 5&6 yr old boys so I don't get a whole lotta time to do well anything! lol Crystal Clear---sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione hydrated KemTek- sodium hypochlorite 10%
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    Question about rain

    Y'all are awesome as always. Thanks! Not quite the same as FL, but used to live in Charleston,SC so I feel ya the TDs and TSs & the oh so fun hurricane of course!
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    Question about rain

    Thanks a bunch!!
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    Question about rain

    Hey! So it's about to pour---I currently don't have a cover as my Intex cover ripped in several places. ��shock I know! Lol Soooo---before I had the pleasure of getting advice from you fine people I would've added Algaecide, but now I check my levels and Most likely will just need...
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    Could I have accidentally transferred algae into my pool??????

    Thank you so much! I've been on here reading a ton. Just added 2.5 cups of bleach which was um- thankfully correct as I checked your calculator AFTER I added it. I'll get this all down at some point. To double check-----Bleach is 'king' basically right?? As well as testing
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    Help! ugh Intex cleaning "KIT" that only contains vac head

    I bought a kit with our 14x48 pool that included a vacuum head. Knowing nothing about pools I didn't realize that well.....this "kit" didn't include everything I needed. Please help me! I apparently need a skimmer, a long vac hose? And how does this all hook up? I know this a very basic...
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    Could I have accidentally transferred algae into my pool??????

    I am so so thankful for this site!! Beginning to understand this finally!!! Added algaecide because it rained a ton.......now I know I just need to replace the chlorine...right? With that said I was about to add some clorox......how much should I use? Ours is 14X48 so around 3,700 gallons I...