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    Can't stop the algae

    CYA = 50 pH = 7.6 TA = 110 I'm still fairly new to pool ownership, this is my first full season. I've had a couple algae blooms this year and have had to SLAM twice now. I never can seem to completely get rid of the algae. Every single morning there is a thin film on the bottom and sides...
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    Is is pollen, dirt, or algae?

    I've been wondering the same thing. I'm a newbie and I thought I finally got a SLAM to work right. I had a couple false starts because I didn't follow ALL the instructions. I didn't get my own complete test kit so I was relying on the pool store to get my CYA number. In two weeks I got four...
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    brand new pool

    Hi, I bought a home in April that had an in ground pool that was in need of renovation. I have never owned a pool before so this is all new to me. We are just now getting it up and running after a completely new bottom, liner, some new coping, and new decking. I had to fill it with well water...