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    Calcium level high

    Took my first readings with TF-100 test kit. Read instructions and watched videos which were very helpful. pH- 7.5 FC 4ppm CC 1.5 CYA 60 ppm TA 70 salt 3600 Calcium hardness 475 Calcium was pretty high but I am not noticing any significant scaling. Should I do anything about this or let it...
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    Leak in tubing from acid pump to pool PVC

    Just noticed a leak in the black rubber tubing that runs from my acid pump to the PVC pipe in the pump area. I have Pool pilot SWG and chemical/acid control system. When the acid pump is called upon due to increasing pH it will deliver the diluted muriatic acid along an 8 foot length of narrow...
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    Best test kit for beginner with Autopilot SWG and Autopilot chemistry controller

    I am new to maintaining my pool and I really appreciate the information on this site! I need to purchase a test kit and it appears that the Taylor K2006C and the TF-100 are recommended the most. Is there one of these that I should get over the other given that I have never done this before and...
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    Suction side air leak/failure of pump to prime

    I am very happy to find this website. I have had a pool service for the past 6 years and never really took the time to learn enough about my pool. In an effort to save on costs and teach my sons how to take care of the pool I have recently been studying what I need to learn about the pool so we...