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    Pump Problems

    I have a 24FT Circular AGP. It was purchased from Rec Warehouse with a cartridge filter and pump. The Pump’s label says Centuy Laswer Pool/Spa Motor---AO Smith. I have since replaced the cartridge filter with a sand filter (Sand Dollar 40). However, the pump has started acting up. It is...
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    Help with Green Swamp

    I started over a week ago with a Green Swamp. When I first shocked the pool, the water turned Milky Blue (cloudy) and has remained ever since. I can only see approx. 2-3 inches below surface. I have been keep the pool water at shock levels daily, pump has been running 24/7 on high. The last...
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    First time Opening with BBB

    Last year with your advise I coverted from Baqua to BBB. I did not cover my pool and as you can probably guess it was Solid Green (could not see Bottom). Pool is above ground 24ft vinyl with approx. 14K gallons. Last weekend, I tested everything and CYA was at 5 so I added the appropriate...
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    Testing for CYA using Taylor Kit

    When testing for CYA using Taylor kit, do I want the Black dot to completly disappear or is hardly visable ok? Thanks JB
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    Daily Chlorine Usage

    We converted pool from Baqua to Chlorine using BBB method. (Drained all of pool first except for 10 inches) Pool is 24 ft round, approx 12.5K gallons. I did not have a good test kit so I did the method for approx 4-5 days. Pool was looking great, using about 1 gallon of bleach per day...
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    Swap Cartridge for Sand?

    I am approx. 2 days into converting our pool to Chlorine. We have a 20 foot above ground pool (circle) and now we have slightly cloudy water that is blue now. Oh yea...finally. I have a cartridge system. The sticker on the pump says 2.5 hp AO Smith. It is a variable speed. Previously I have...
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    Converting to Chlorine

    I am approx. 2 days into converting our pool to Chlorine. We have a 20 foot above ground pool (circle) and this weekend I drained all of the water with the exception of appox. 10 inches. I refilled the pool with City water. I have been adding bleach to the pool three times a day, once in the...