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    fighting algae again

    Hi all I'm fighting algae again in my pool and did an overnight test last night and got unusal results. To start I put 5gal (640oz) of 12.5% in the pool to get it up to shock level. First FC test after leaving the pool for an hour and a half with the pump running the solution of never turned...
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    Filter big enough?

    Hi All, Just moved in a new home with a pool. From what i can calculate the pool is around 20k gal in ground painted plaster. The filter system has a new Hayward 1 hp max flow pump. The filter on the other hand must be 20+ years old sand filter. I opened it up the other day since it has a band...
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    Stainless steel sand Filter?

    Hi all, I just bought a home with a pool and the pump equipment is all really old except the pump. I'm trying to find out specs on the filter. Has anyone ever seen a stainless steel sand filter before? I will post up some pics when I get internet at home.
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    FC testing question

    Hi All, I have just jumped into the pool game with the house I purchased this week. I'm fighting a green pool with the advice on this site. I purchased a FAS-DPD Service Test Kit today. I'm trying to shock the pool now, but how do I test for FC levels above 10ppm. The kit only seems to go to...