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    Hayward Navigator - Repair or Replace?

    When we bpught this house a few months ago, the pool came with a Hayward Navigator. I think this is quite old as the plastic of the body has the feel of plastic which has had a lot of UV exposure (a sort of "powder coated" sensation, some yellowing of the plastic and the hose connectors are...
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    High Chlorine Consumption from blossoms?

    I am having some high chlorine consumption, about 3ppm per day. I have been doing a SLAM for 3 days now, and the consumption is not going down. I am beginning to think it may be consumption for other reasons. To provide some background: 1) I had the pool reverse osmosis treated last week...
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    Preparing for RO.

    I have arranged for RO treatment of my pool due to CYA=300 and CH=950. I was wondering what things I should do before the RO and to prepare for the process. I was thinking of cleaning the calcium deposits on the spa overflow and water feature. Anything else people can suggest? Thank you.
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    First accurate tests - high CYA and CH

    Finally received my K-2006 test kit. The first test reasults are: FC: 2.5 ppm CC: 0 pH: 7.5 TA: 200 ppm CH: 950 ppm CYA: not sure about 1/3 of the way from the bottom of the tube to the 100 ppm mark (I was careful with judging the black dot, and repeated the reading) So my understanding...
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    New member and question on removing mineral cartridge

    I just recently moved into a house with a pool, never owned a pool before and after getting some very poor info from local pool stores I managed to stumble onto this site. Finally a place which may give me some clear information. I just ordered a Taylor K-2006 kit so I am sure I will have more...