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    cloudy pool, was crystal clear.

    Chems are good. Brown dust on bottom which vacuums up then returns shortly after. Please help. Thanks
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    Can't get PH/TA level to stay down

    Good evening. Looking for advice on aerating........ph keeps going to 8.2 been through a lot of muriatic acid lowest was 7.2. Looking for the best fountain to do the job. Thanks for any input.
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    Can't get PH/TA level to stay down

    By the way, water looks great. I understand this is not the tell all though.
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    Can't get PH/TA level to stay down

    Good evening! I'm finally getting a handle on my PH level. I just ordered the TF100 and should have it soon. I'm currently using a Chlorine/PH test and PH is at 7.6 or under. I don't know my Alkalinity and I'm trying to hold out on my TF100 before going to a pool store for testing. I don't...
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    Can't get PH/TA level to stay down

    Do you mean its safer that way?
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    Can't get PH/TA level to stay down

    Yes, I will be getting Muriatic acid now. Thanks for clarifying! So the Pool Calculator is pretty accurate? I know there are other variables, but want to make sure I'm in the ballpark.
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    Can't get PH/TA level to stay down

    Thanks.............I'm a bit confused by the pool calculator. There are several options in the Muriatic Acid dropdown. Can you offer input on which to choose?
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    Can't get PH/TA level to stay down

    Can you please tell me how much muriatic acid to add at one time and the best way to put it into the pool? I've heard different opinions on this. Thanks
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    Can't get PH/TA level to stay down

    Thanks for all your help! I'm sure you will hear from me again!
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    Can't get PH/TA level to stay down

    Honestly my water looks great. Only running chlorine 35% with pump running 23 hours. Should I cut back on pump run time?
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    Can't get PH/TA level to stay down

    Thanks for the quick response! Yes, pH down it was. #'s- FC-9.04 TC-9.04 PH-8.3 TA-129 CH-37 CA-17 Can you also reccomendd a brand of muriatic acid? Thanks!
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    Can't get PH/TA level to stay down

    Hello, I'm a brand new pool owner: 15.5x34 In ground/Vinyl 19700 Gal. SWG Hayward To date I have added 17lbs of PH -.........First 10 lbs. were WalMart brand and did nothing. Additional 7lbs was Poolife and dropped PH fast, but is now back up. I understand my TA is high as well, but I am...