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    I think I got it!

    I got frustrated testing twice a day and trying to get the numbers "just so"... I gave up for a few (3) days. Just tested my pool and the numbers are right where they need to be (I believe). FC 5.04 TC 5.15 PH 7.5 Alk 90 Temp 80 I have never been able to get zero CCs. The pool is old and I...
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    Finally?

    OK, I shocked the pool on the evening of the 3rd since I didn't do it right the first time. It has just now come back down. Here are my current numbers (per my ColorQ kit): FC 3.72 CC 0.4 TC 4.22 PH 7.4 TA 79 CH 40 CYA 11 Temp 78 I think they are o.k. now. If I'm wrong, please let me know...
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    I need help... New SWG and no chlorine???

    I don't seem to have any chlorine. I tested yesterday with my new ColorQ test kit, then today took a sample to Ace Hardware, and tested again with my kit. I bought a ColorQ kit because I was having a hard time differentiating the shades of yellow. I also tested with my Ace hardware drop based...
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    New (to me) pool. Help with balancing?

    Hi! I'm new. My DH and I have bought a house that came with a pool. We have been working to get this pool in good condition since we moved in three weeks ago. This has included installing a SWG and repairing the filter head which leaked. I have posted in the introduction forum, but thought I...
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    Hi from NW Florida

    My name is Barb. My husband and I just bought a new (to us) home that came with a pool. Neither of us have any experience at all with pools. I have been reading tons on here the last few weeks and finally registered. The first thing we did was get a SWG. Then discovered a major leak problem...