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    Pool heaters

    We live on the southern tip of the Big a Island of Hawaii. We get lots of sun but get some days with clouds and rain, as well as trade winds every afternoon. We just filled our pool but the water is biting cold. We are trying to determine how to best heat the pool a few degrees so it's more...
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    Can't get total alkalinity right

    Okay, so hubby finally got our builders call back. Turns out his math was wrong and alkalinity is right on. Thanks for all the helpful info though. We have learned so much during the first day reading info on this site! Thank you so much! We will keep studying and check in when we need more...
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    Can't get total alkalinity right

    Our pool was just completed two weeks ago. We have dark gray, nearly black plaster in hopes it will draw the sun and warm the water slightly. We test the water daily and following the test kit guidelines we've added a pint of acid plus 8-10 pounds of Total Alkalinity every day. This is...