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    Rising CH in recently refinished pool

    The pool was refinished in June and now has pebblesheen surface. Pool looks great, family is loving it.... but my CH started at 350 on 7/6 and has been steadily rising. Today it is 400... Pool math is suggesting to replace the pool water, but I live near DFW airport and they significantly...
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    Muriatic Acid vs Dry Acid

    I'm just getting started and wondering what the consensus is regarding whether to use Muriatic acid or dry acid. Any thoughts?:confused:
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    First pool test after builder handed it off

    We just had our pool remodeled. The builder notified me today that I am now in charge of the pool chemistry. It is 14,000 gallons, pebble sheen, cartridge filter Here are my first results: Chlorine 5-10 pH 8.2 FC 10 ppm CC 1 ppm TA 180 CYA 55 I know I can use the pool math but I'm wondering...
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    Preparing for hand-off from contractor

    Our pool just got its new pebble-sheen plaster today. The contractor is going to start adding water in the next day or two. The contractor will be "maintaining" the water for the first week to 10 days and then is handing it back to me. I just found this forum this week. I just put my order in...
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    Test kit recommendation

    Brand new to TFP, tried to use the search box in top right corner but it took me to google. We have had our pool for 6 years, I never used a test kit. The plaster looked awful and I'm now having it remodeled and going with pebble sheen. Builder says I need a test kit. Which test kit should I...