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    Crystal clear water, but no FCL

    I've been on the BBB method for about two weeks. My numbers are as follows: FCL: 0 pH: 7.2 TA: 20 CYA: 50 Volume: 28,000 Vinyl I know my TA is low. My pH started at 6.8. Its been at 7.2 fir some time. I've been working on getting my FL between 2 and 6 usingI the pool calculator. It seems...
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    Can't find borax

    I live in a small town with a walmart and local grocery store. Neither sell 20 team mule borax. We have a local hardware store that I am going to check but doubt the will have it. Is there any substitute I can use to keep from having to buy it online?
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    Green water after shock

    I just opened my pool a few weeks ago. The water was very clear. My pump was down for the first week after opening the pool. The water became cloudy after a few days. My new pump is up and running, however, I am having an issue in the deep end of my pool. My shallow end looks crystal clear...
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    New Pump Suggestions

    I just closed my pool for the year. I have a 28,000 gallon inground pool. I will need to replace my pump next year. It's about 10 years old (original with house) and really sucks the energy (1 1/2 HP). I am looking at the possibility of an energy efficient pump (possible the IntelliFlo)...
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    Which Intermatic is Right for Me.

    I need to purchase a timer for my 1 1/2 Hayward pool pump. I am not for sure which Intermatic I should get, the T101 or T104. Below is a picture of my wiring setup. The far left dual switch supplies my pump. The second dual switch supplies a booster pump for my Polaris automatic cleaner...
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    Rainbow 320 Issues

    I replaced my liner this year and installed a rainbow 320 chemical feeder. I'm having issues with my sanitizer levels (they consistantly remain around 0 ppm) when using the feeder. I started with bottom feed wide open to no avail. I now have it set up for top feed with valve wide open and...
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    New Bromine User

    Hi, I am a first time bromine user. This is actually my first pool (helped my parents take care of their above ground chlorine pool). I just moved into a house with a 28,000 gallon in ground pool. I just had the liner replaced because it was about 11 years old and coming off the wall. The...