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    Algae every 2 wks despite maintaining FC of 7+ in SWG pool

    It came back today. Here are my readings FC - 8.0 CYA - 60 (though I usually keep it closer to 75) TA - 70 Salt - 3100 pH - 7.5 I don't understand why it keeps coming back. I run the pump on high 12 hours a day. The FC stays high. I haven't been running the SWG much because the FC has stayed...
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    First time ever saw some slight green patches on the bottom

    Here's are my numbers and situation: SWG pool - above ground. Salt 3100 FC 6.0 CC 0.5 TC 6.5 CYA 55 TA 60 pH 7.65 It was a very hot, sunny week and FC dipped as low as 3.5 one day. It was harder to raise it than I thought it would be since it dipped that low. I cleaned the cartridge...
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    New AG pool; liner question - HELP!

    The vinyl liner in my new AG pool isn't close to touching one far oval corner wall. It's just filling up with water now, but the liner must be 10 inches away from the wall in the back corner. I can't even push the wall and liner close enough together to make them touch. Is this normal or did...
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    New pool - where to start?

    Topic split off by Moderator OK, I'm in a very similar boat (AG, 10 to 12,000 gallon) except my pool is being installed next week with a Salt Water Chlorine Generator. Do I add the salt as it's filling up? I know I need different levels of chemicals (i.e. CYA needs to be higher, FC should be...