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    PH creeping up

    Just tested: PH 7.7 FC 3.75 TC 3.75 TA 70 CH 220 i think 7.7 is just where it wants to be.
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    PH creeping up

    I haven't added water to the pool from the hose in a while. We have been getting a lot of rain so I let that take care of it. I know this can raise PH as well, but even when we haven't gotten rain, PH still raises. I'm going to check my TA again today.
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    PH creeping up

    This is my first season with a fiberglass pool (or any pool for that matter), I do not have a SWG but use liquid bleach. My PH tends to stay on the high side, even after I lower it, it creeps up again. My numbers were FC 5, TC 5, PH 7.7, TA 100, CH 250, CYA 40ish. I lower my PH to 7.4-7.5, thus...
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    New pool being built

    Thanks for he quick replies. I did mean the 2006 and will look at the others. The water will not be coming from a well but thanks for the tip to go ahead and take a sample to the pool store, will do it. Pat, we are getting the trilogy atlas pool. I will work on my signature when I know exactly...
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    New pool being built

    Haven't even signed the contract yet but am getting a head start on research. We are installing a 16x40 fiberglass diving pool (approx 21k gallons). I have never owned or maintained a pool. As I read more I am concerned about CYA level so I think I am going to go with the manual pour method to...