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    My first results after completing SLAM - low PH, slightly high alkalinity

    Hello I did a 7 day SLAM and have let the chlorine fall. I did a full test today and have the following numbers: FC=5.5 CC=0 PH < 7.0 .. the tests lowest indicator is 7.0 and it was lighter than this. I tried the base demand test and it was 3 drops to bring it to a normal range...
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    Is CH important when you have a vinyl lined pool with a Hayward gas pool heater

    Hello MY CH is slightly low, and I am wondering if I need to raise it because I have a pool heater. I saw comments on this site that CH is not that important for vinyl liners, just make sure its not too high. But what is the affect on the pool equipment if its slightly low, particular...
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    Halfway? through my first SLAM

    Hello Here are the results from my water test. I found all of the tests fairly easy to run except for the FAS-DPD test itself which was very difficult for me to get repeatable results. I watched the Taylor kit video and made sure I matched it. Here are my results and my comments: PH: 7.2...
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    How many gallons is my pool?

    Hello I am new to TFP and first want to know the number of gallons in my pool. Its 18 x 36 rectangle, in-ground, 3 foot shallow and 8 foot deep end, but the deep end sides are slanted. I have seen estimates between 23,000 and 25,000 gallons from pool stores, and was wondering if that is...