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    Sand backfill seeping under coping into pool

    We had a Viking fiberglass pool installed last summer. Our fiberglass pool was installed with a sandstone coping and left with an exposed mortar bed underneath. The contractor agreed that it was not a good look to leave a pool with, stated they would not be installing any fiberglass pools in...
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    Sandstone Coping

    Our pool was installed with a sandstone coping that looks great, aside from the fact the contractor got some concrete for the pool deck onto the sandstone. His remedy was to wet sand the areas before I went ahead and sealed the sandstone. Since he has failed to come back and do so, I now feel...
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    Leave return lines empty or add antifreeze?

    We have finally received our pool cover from our contractor and plan to close our pool, for the first time, in the near future. I am unsure of how much antifreeze I will need, and how to accurately gauge the amount. I have read through this forum and saw the advised gallon for every 10-15...
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    FC confusion

    I have the Taylor k-2006 test kit and I am confused as to what the results are actually telling me. When I measure the FC, I understand that does not include any CC that is currently bound to any bacteria, algae, etc.. I am confused when the CYA comes into play. When chlorine is bound to the...
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    algae problem

    I am new to owning a pool, and have had a great experience this summer up until the past week. Throughout the summer I've been able to maintain a PH of 7.5, alkalinity at 90, calcium hardness of 200, and a CYA at 30. I have been adding liquid chlorine daily with no problems until I slacked off...