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    New Black and Decker 2hp VS pump ticking noise

    Hi all, I decided to replace my trusty Hayward 1hp single speed pump, still working fine after 10 years but just using up so much electricity! So I ordered the B+D VS pump on Amazon and installed it last Saturday. This evening I go into the pool shed and I'm hearing this unusual ticking/clicking...
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    Is there any way to test chlorine concentration at home?

    Is there any way to test chlorine concentration at home? Lately I thought I had a Stenner pump malfunction when my pool chlorine concentration dropped dramatically. After several tests, I have to conclude that my pump is fine and it's the chlorine in the holding tank, stored in my pool cabana...
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    How low can I keep TA to avoid PH creep up?

    I use a Stenner pump with 10% pool liquid chlorine to keep the chlorine around 1ppm. I also have an ozonator which injects some air bubbles into the water stream along with the ozone. I figure this is the reason why my PH is always high (the constant aeration). I've been fighting to keep it...
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    If metals make water green, will they make CC high?

    Hi all, In the process of opening the pool. I've been shocking with granular chlorine (because I have alot on hand) as opposed to liquid chlorine. After 5 days, water has cleared but keeps a "lemonade green" tint no matter how long I shock. Last check, FC = 4, TC > 10 It's probably metals (just...
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    White fiberglass pool is beige coloured below waterline

    Hi all, This is my second summer with a new all white fiberglass pool. It was installed in June and closed in late-September last year. Pool was closed by the pool company. During fall, winter and spring enough rainfall and snow filled the pool back up so I didn't have to add any water to it...