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    Rainbow 320C Chlorinator

    Hi everyone, I am planning to install a Rainbow 320C inline Chlorinator. Do I need to install a check valve in between the chlorinator and the filter? We do not have a heater just a filter. Also the unit will have to have 3 simple pvc valves downstream from it will this be a problem? Is this...
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    Switching from Salt to Chlorine

    Hi all, We have a Salt Water pool and our stone decking is disintegrating. We used a stone called Mexican Creme and the stone guys in town and our pool builder advised us not to use it because they weren't sure it would work with salt. We loved the look and decided to take our chances on it...
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    Can I use pool water to water lawn?

    I have salt water pool, salt at 3200, CL at 3 and need to drain a couple of inches. Can I hook up a sprinkler and at least water the yard with it or will it hurt my grass and more importantly my trees? Thanks
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    New Pool PH rising fast

    We have a 19K gallon SW pool with grey plaster. Our 2 month old pool requires a quart of muriatic acid every 2 to 3 days in order to keep the PH balanced. I know that new pools require acid to keep balanced but this seems like quite alot. Is a gallon of acid a week a reasonable amount? When...
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    New Pool in Texas - Algae or oak stain? Please help

    Hi everyone, We've been all over this site looking for an answer to this problem. We have a 5 week old pool with grey plaster interior, 19K gallons, and SWG. We have the test kit recommended on this site, the K2006. Problem: Spots about 1 centimeter, but varied in ,that are brownish to...
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    Stone vs. SWG dilemma in Texas?

    Hi y'all! I am new to the TFP forum so I hope I do this right! We are about to pull the trigger and build a pool here in Austin. I have been all through the website and forum on this issue and still don't have a clear idea of what to do. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. This website...