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    Runtime.

    Is it ok for a person with a SWCG to run their system 24/7? Currently using the BBB method but I think next year I am going to install a salt system - right now my pump runs 24/7 and I have no timer.
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    Comparing my numbers after first bbb usage.

    I just tested my water today after adding all of my chemicals last night. Here is where I am now. Yesterday Today FC - 0 8 (I suppose since it was the brightest pink, how can you tell if its higher than this?) CC - 1 8 (seems really high) PH 7.0...
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    First numbers need some help.

    Some of you may recall my last thread where I was anticipating my new Taylor 2006 kit. On the up side my CYA levels weren't nearly as high as the pool store's computer told me (150) and now I am ready to get my pool in check. Just a quick rundown - currently using two sticks of trichlor until...
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    Reducing CYA by draining my vinyl inground pool?

    So I am reading the only way to reduce my CYA levels (150) is to remove water. So today I started pumping out the water from the pool and came inside to read a bit. I was going to remove all the water down to the shallow end then refill but got frightened when I read that removing too much...
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    New pool owner, pool store woes, want to start the BBB.

    New pool owner 14x28 in ground shallow end is 3ft deep end around 6 ft. I have spent a ton of money on chemicals over the last few weeks trying to get my levels in order. A week after the pool opened I took my water in for testing - the cyanuric acid was 150 and all my numbers were somewhat...