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  1. smithp

    False negative metals test??

    06-13-2015, 10:22 AMRichard320 Re: False negative metals test?? Quote Originally Posted by smithp View Post Thanks. Will retreat AA. Add sequestrant. Paper towels. We'll see. I think you want the rust to appear so you can snag it. Don't sequester it yet. Let the pool turn orange/brown and...
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    False negative metals test??

    Having trouble getting pool from Orange to clear. After adjust TA and pH. Took sample to locals Leslie pool supply and they tell me no iron or copper. Every time I try and add chlorine the water turns orange/brown. Use ascorbic acid and it clears again. Took test water after using AA. Could this...
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    Green water and funny testing results.

    Just back home from Afghanistan. Thanks to all the help you gave my wife while gone. Question about test kit results. Trying to perform TA test. 25 ml of water in cylinder. Added 2 drops of r-0007. Water stays clear. Add 5 drops of r-0008 and mixed and solution turns red-pink. No green or blue...
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    deployed husband, desperate military spouse

    my husband, also my pool man, was recently deployed to afghanistan. he has always used TFP and the BBB method. i now in charge of the pool trusted our local pool chain to guide me (i was unfamiliar and afraid to use TFP). i have been battleing our pool for over a month now and am seriously...
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    Help .. Year 2

    First off thanks for the advice on my pool liner lifting off wall. As far as I can see it is back in place. Only problem is still cloudy and can't see the bottom in deep end. Have been sweeping daily. Vaccum used today. Pump on 24/7 x last 3 days. Have held FC near 20 for 3 days with clorox...
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    Water behind Liner ... New Liner or can i fix?

    The perfect storm occurred. Pool pump went out and heavy rains happened. Pool crested. Puu in sump pump but was too late. Now pool liner has alot of water behind it and I have been reading but not alot of info out there on how to remove. Saw a youtube video where guy got his back up but not how...
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    Backwashing and brown water

    Read the pool school article on backwashing. So dense I still have a question. Tried backwashing and brown water (I quess it was sand) blew in from water jet. I do not see a valve to open to make water go to drain pipe. Do I have to attach hose to water jets? HELP. Will try and attach a pic of...
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    2 Week Pool Owner

    New owner for about 2 weeks. Recently bought the house. New owners installed new liner as condition of sale. They didn't run pump for several days. Water really murky. After daily brushing and suctioning, pool looks much better. Pool is cloudy, more noticable in deep end. Took some pics but not...