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    Overnight loss

    Hello, I have an FC overnight loss of 1.5. The night before last was 1.5 loss as well. I was expecting this morning's test to show 0 to 1 loss, but no. So to me, it looks like there's still a little bit of algae, that somehow didn't die. I have kept my chlorine at shock level, (except...
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    FC/CC question

    Hi all, I am a bit confused about my chlorine testing. Here are my overnight numbers: 8:30 pm FC-20.5 CC- .5 TC-21.0 5:45 am FC-13.5 CC- .5 TC-14.0 It's obvious that I still have algae ( -7 FC overnight...
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    When to test?

    Hello, I am wondering, how long should I wait to test after adding liquid chlorine? Thanks! poolcarma
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    DE waste

    Hello, In my area, a separation tank is not necessary, so I have a grey mess where my backwash drains. This, in my opinion is simply ugly! I asked at the pool supply today and the guy told me the tank costs over $300. If I have to go this route, it'll have to wait until next year. Is there...
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    recommended levels for pebble-tec?

    Hello, I'm thinking I should be following the recommendations for plaster/swg since it seems closer than vinyl or fiberglass. Is this correct? My pool stats are in my sig. If I left anything out, please let me know!
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    black algaecide (elemental copper)

    Hello, Before finding this forum I listened to the guys at the pool supply and loaded my pool with Leslie's Black Algae Killer. ( Not to mention all the stuff they sold me before the last guy told me I had black algae!) I've been scrubbing like crazy and keeping my chlorine high so the stuff...
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    Hello from poolcarma in CA,USA

    Hello, :wave: I've recently inherited our pool since my husband has gotten too busy with work to keep it up! Bummer thing is, we went on vacation and came back to black algae! From this site, I realize our chlorine generator hasn't been working properly for quite a while! I'm embarrased...