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  1. R

    Newbie

    Okay..... Today my test results are: FC 0.5 PH 7.2 TA 120 CH 0 The pool is green and the SWG says "High Salt" I feel like I'm never going to get this right!
  2. R

    Low Flow on SWS

    We figured it out. It needed to be backwashed! Thank you though.
  3. R

    Low Flow on SWS

    We just set our pool up recently and haven't even used it yet. I have a couple of other threads going on chemicals, etc.... Yesterday, we added an SWS to our Sand Filter Pump. I followed all the directions and let the sand filter run for 24 hours like it said. This morning, I went to turn the...
  4. R

    Newbie

    Thank you. How do I get CYA??
  5. R

    Newbie

    Test results::: 0 chlorine 7.8 PH 180 ALKALINITY 0 Calcium Hardness I tested the water and then we added a Salt Water System to it. So, that being said, do I just wait until the SWS has had time to do what it's supposed to? Or do I need to add additional chemicals? Or what??? When do I...
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    Converting to Salt Water

    After talking to many pool owners, we are considering switching to a salt water system. Right now, I have a sand filter pump. Is it cheaper in the long run to use a salt water system as opposed to all the chemicals I'd have to use without one? Do you even have to use chemicals with a salt...
  7. R

    Newbie

    Thank you for the information. I will get a test kit and start there. I have no chemicals on hand yet. I'll post the results and go from there!
  8. R

    Newbie

    We just set up our pool and have no clue what to do next. The pool was given to us by a relative and we are excited to have it. Now, what do I do with it??? I've read through a lot of the information on this website, but it's a bit overwhelming. I just need to know step-by-step where to start...