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    Help me pick a pool robot for pool with “ledge”

    I just recently bought a dolphin robot and i am very happy so far, it climbs the walls and my steps cleans the pool very well....my last vacuum was a tiger shark and was 400 more than the dolphin and wasn't nearly as good.
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    New Hayward 250 standby and pool light on

    I just installed a new hayward H250FDN its a beautiful unit compared to my 16 yr old H250 that was finally put to rest. My question is when i put the unit in standby both pool ( red ) light and standby ( yellow ) are on at the same time, the flame is off and unit seems to be in standby but...
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    2019 Bleach Prices

    Clorox regular @new York stop and shop $5.19 a gal last year it was $3.29
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    last year vs this years numbers

    Thank you Richard will get it balanced soon
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    last year vs this years numbers

    5/18 ------- 5/19 fc-15.5 ------ fc-5 ta-90 ------- ta-50 cc-0.5 ------- cc-0.5 ch-50-------- ch-25 ph-7.4 ------- ph-7.4 cya-30 ------- this year cya right to the top of the tube and can still see black...
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    test results after water leak

    Raised CYA to 50ppm took new tests today all looks great. FC 14 CC 0 TA 70 CH 350 CYA 50Thank You TFP
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    test results after water leak

    I never had to use a stabalizer the previous owner used triclor pucks and the CYA was 300 when I bought the house 4 years ago and I been draining a little at a time to lower and last year it was down to 80 but after the leak in the steps and the refill put me at 30 so I thought it should be...
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    test results after water leak

    Thanks for the quick reply what would you suggest I use to raise cya 10 ppm. I thought I was doing things the TFP method my liquid shock is 12% bleach I only open with that then its 8% clorox the rest of the season with borax / muriatic adjustments for PH only I think ill heat the water a little...
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    test results after water leak

    I opened my pool sat 5/28 to find it 3 ft lower than when i closed it found a crack in the steps and repaired it with marine epoxy thew in 4 gal of liquid shock and cleaned the pool filled with water took readings today. FC 13 CC 0 CH 350 TA 60 CYA 30 PH 7.34 ( meter ) Im a little concerned...
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    Cracked step how do I fix this

    I found a previously repair in my step that seems to be leaking does any body know if this can be repaired without draining the water.
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    Lost a lot of water

    Found the source of my leak it looks like a previous repair by former owner started leaking again is it possible this can be repaired without draining the water I believe the steps are made of plastic.
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    Lost a lot of water

    Thanks tyler did you install the liner yourself I was thinking on having a pool service do the job and thought it would cost between 2000 and 2500 but I'm not sure.
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    Lost a lot of water

    Opened my pool today and the water level was about 2.5 feet lower than when I closed it the liner was pretty faded so I think I'm gonna just replace the liner and whatever else it needs does anybody have an idea on the cost of a new liner.
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    Pool trouble

    There are many people on this site that can definitely help you I learned a lot on here but I'm no expert I would get a test kit ( TF-100 ) and post the numbers and I'm sure someone will chime in ...I agree these pool stores on the island are no help all they want to do is sell you more of...
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    Pool trouble

    Did this pool previously use baqucil I have seen chlorine do this to a baqucil pool.
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    Pool opened test numbers

    Opened the pool yesterday added 5 gal of liquid shock running filter and heater tested water this morning. PH 7.65 ( I have a meter ) FC 34 CC 0 TA 120 CYA 80 ( was 300 2 years ago ) CH 250 My FC was 52 yesterday after shock everything seems ok to me I owe it all to this website Thank you all...
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    Pool nice and clear

    Nobody home and I'm holding the camera. :D
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    Pool nice and clear

    Thanks to all the advice on this website....!
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    First test with TF 100

    I did a diluted cya test and came up with about 190 I guess I am going to be forced to empty half my pool and start over will i have to shock all over again? And can someone tell what was the cause of a high CYA so I don't have this happen again other than this my water is clear and the rest of...
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    First test with TF 100

    Is it that critical to drain the water or can I just use higher chlorine levels and hope it drops over time. The water is very clear.
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    First test with TF 100

    Just received my TF 100 in the mail today and did my first test: FC 2.5 CH 250 CYA 100+ it was between 100 and the bottom of the tube CL .5 PH 7.5 ( 7.58 with my PH meter ) TA 150 My water is very clear I opened my pool on 5/24/15 with 6 gals of liquid shock and adjusted the PH with 20 mule...
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    Bleach vs Easy Pour bleach

    I have added about a gallon and a half of this easy pour into my pool in the last week I hope it dissipates soon I did see bubbles in the water beneath my slide.
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    Hello from Staten Island

    I am looking forward learning from you guys Im so done with the local pool store I just purchased a TF100 as per this forum and can't wait for it to arrive test my water and get some advice from this forum so far i just opened my pool 5/24/15 with 6 gal of liquid shock and threw in the remainder...