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    OK thanks.
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    Hi, Ok - I added 3 Chlorinating tablets in "floating dolphin" and ran the filter. I still have the strip test method (sorry - couldn't run to the pool store tonight.) Total Hardness = 50 (strip says low) Total Bromine = between 5-10 (strip says ideal to OK) Total Alkalnity = 0 (low) PH = 2-3...
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    OK thanks!!!!!! Cant get to a store right now but will later today. Thanks again!!!
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    Hi, My test strip color is showing at the lowest level or chlorine. All the colors are at the lowest levels, some aren't even matching to any color? Thx, Dbeck
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    Thx for the responses. Pool School is very helpful, now I know to pour the liquid bleach near the intake flow and do it very slowly. However, I still don't know how much? Can't I pour the entire jug or half the jug in to get going? Dbeck
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    Hi all, I am a new member and VERY new at pool maintenance. My family just purchased an above ground pool. I am concerned about not knowing anything about the chemicals. I recently joined “trouble free pool” and read that buying liquid bleach, baking soda and borax is the way to go. My...