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    Tell me I'm Crazy! Clear blanket = Algae acceleration

    Now that you mention it, I noticed the increased chlorine consumption, but didn't put two and two together, I guess this season, I'll try upping my minimum FC level, Submersing the cover once a week, and also remove the cover for an afternoon after a couple of days on non use, and see what that...
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    Tell me I'm Crazy! Clear blanket = Algae acceleration

    All right, I've had my pool since 2007, and have been following the BBC/TFP method since 2008. for the first 7 years, I had 2, 12-14 mil blue top, black underneath solar blankets, never, ever, had algae in my pool, even when going on vacation for 10 days, just shock the pool the evening before...
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    Well, I was gonna put the ladder in the pool this afternoon

    this just happened. (cue Fade to Black by Metallica) 4:55 sky is clear, hot and nice breeze. 5:14 sky Black and watching the trees bending over 5:34, rain and a 20 degree temp drop. Time (EDT): Temp.: Dew Point: Humidity: Sea Level Pressure: Visibility: Wind Dir: Wind Speed: Gust Speed...
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    why not a downloadable version of The Pool Calculator?

    why not a downloadable version of The Pool Calculator? example, I have an old computer in the garage that is not on the network (yet), that soley serves as a Jukebox. It would be great to have a standalone version of the pool calculator there, should I lose my acess to the web, or by some...
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    Shock and bring CYA up at the same time? Newb

    So, then the T/A test should actually turn purple (think grape juice) as opposed to red per the kit instructions?
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    Shock and bring CYA up at the same time? Newb

    Hello all, A newb here, but been lurking for a couple of weeks. My TF100 came yesterday, and my numbers are good except for no CYA. I was using the frog last year, but am converting to the BBB. I need to shock, and bring up my CYA, can I do this at the same time? also I notce a difference in...