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    A few questions

    There are a few minor clarifications I'd like to ask from the experts. My numbers this morning were as follows: FC: 2.5 CC: 0 TA: 80 CH: 270 CYA: 25 I have three questions: 1) I know my CYA is low. My SWG has no problem maintaining FC at this level though. I generally run it at...
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    Can Trichlor be OK in this situation?

    I just opened my pool yesterday. Everything seems fine, just some filtering needed over the next few days. It's still a little chilly here, so my water temp is only about 55deg, which is borderline for my SWG. Normally early in the year I have to add some CYA because of the dilution that...
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    Can't get to 0 CC

    Hi all, I've had my pool for 2 years and by following everything I read here, my water has been crystal clear the whole time. This is my first time being stumped with the chemistry (and frankly, I might be making a big deal out of nothing). I use the TF-100 test kit and my CC levels have...
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    Frist reading from TF-100

    Got my test kit and took my first readings. First a little background information. We will be doing SWG, but during the break-in period, the PB's service guy had me do a shock and added 4 tablets 3 days ago and then I'm to do another shock after a week. He added sequestrant, CYA, and some dry...
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    New Pool - Poor Support from PB

    Hi everyone, I'm just getting started with my new concrete pool. After a horrible experience with my pool builder (his payment terms left little incentive to finish the job), I finally have a plastered pool that is full of water. It was plastered on Friday (using 3M quartz finish) and filled...