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    Need help with pool water test results

    I’m unfortunately overdue on my monthly backwash (cleaned the filter about 2 months ago but haven’t backwashed) Should I backwash tonight and add DE & then fix the chemicals tomorrow? Don’t have time tonight to do all chemicals —-TA is 50 I think (no more than 60 per my test tonight)...
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    Few different water testing questions

    Still learning so some rapid fire questions...thanks! When I do the FAS-DPD Chlorine test, sometimes it initially shows clear even after spinning it with the SmartStir for 30 seconds to a minute. But I noticed sometimes it turns light pink after about 5-10 min of sitting there - that still...
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    Help! Shocked last night & still no chlorine

    Attached are my test results from last night…added 17 oz of MA at the return line, brushed it, waited 40 min, and put in 128 oz of 10% chlorine at the return line Tested tonight and it seems like there still is no chlorine showing (see 2nd picture) Help! Have my daughter’s 7th birthday party...
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    Where do you all buy chemicals?

    I'm new to this forum and a newbie at pool maintenance - been doing it awhile but always used the pool shop to test and never have gained the pool knowledge I ultimately want. Not too thrilled overall with my pool water (it looks ok and clear but not as good as I think it could be) I have a...