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    Are my ranges correct?

    I have a Hot Springs Flair (310 gallons, purchased in 2017) that uses the Scepter Salt Cell. Can someone tell me if the following ranges are good for my setup? CYA 30-40 FC 2-6 (Will be dependent on CYA) PH 7.2-7.8 TA 50-90 CH ^100 (am I understanding correctly that, let's say it's at 100 and...
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    Test for and adjust for CYA changes during SLAM?

    I started a SLAM but I was also checking CYA during it. At one point it raised so I entered that into the app. Then I read somewhere on here, I guess a forum post, that said to just use the original CYA number prior to the SLAM. Which is correct? I am still SLAMMING currently and need to know if...
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    Need ideas for shade and toddler safety.

    1a)Considering shade sails, as the umbrella can rarely be used due to wind. We do get strong winds, so if those are something that need taken down during strong winds, I would need some kind of setup that would make it easy to do for someone that is not strong. 1b)shade from the sun for the...
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    Is this algae?

    I have some black looking stuff on some of my concrete and the track of my auto cover. I did the scrape test on a white piece of paper but couldn't get much on there. It didn't leave green behind, but brown. We do have some lawn treatments but I'm not sure what they use. Before reading about...
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    Slamming and autocover?

    I just added my bleach for slamming. I have an autocover that rests on the top of the water. I will have to close it while asleep overnight, and when no one is home (probably for a couple hours tomorrow morning), but other than that, do I need to keep the cover open or closed?
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    Leaving cleaner in pool with cover on?

    I'll be having my first pool installed, hopefully next month. Our pool will be fiberglass, with some ledges and steps, as well as a hydramatic auto cover. I have a couple of questions about selecting a pool cleaner. I do like the idea of the robots, but I'm not sure that the cords will be...
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    Excited for first pool!

    Just signed the contract last weekend for our first pool. (I'll start posting in Under Construction once we get closer). We chose the Viking Empress pool. We will have a SWG and an Auto Cover. I have a corgi who I hope will enjoy the pool with me and make use of the tanning ledge. :p...
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    New to pools-Planning phase

    Hello, I've been lurking off and on for about 6 months. I'm in the middle of a new home build and starting to gather my thoughts on a pool. I live in Walla Walla, Washington. We have hot, dry summers here. The biggest problem I'm having in planning is deciding the size. Here are the things I'm...