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    New Pool Issues

    Ok. It's been roughly 40 hours since adjustment made. Used the quick test kit (K1000 I believe), PH is between 7.2-7.5 according to the shade of red. FC is between 4-5. I'll run the complete tests this evening and post results. Thanks again for the help!!
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    New Pool Issues

    OK. Made the PH and chlorine adjustments. Shut off the pucks, lol. Flushed filter first. Set pump to 24 hrs at 3450 RPM. Test again in 24 or 48 hours? Had to adjust the bleach add because I could only find 8.25%.
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    New Pool Issues

    Ok, I will get the PH and Chlorine in check. Some more info after the build. The pool water was delivered and I don't think any stabilizer was added. I run the TriChlor tabs in the chlorinator. I read somewhere that there's stabilizer in there? I'll double check. We had algae problems in the...
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    New Pool Issues

    29,100. I'll edit that now. I will do that Duraleigh, ASAP. - - - Updated - - - Is there a better test for the CYA? According to the one in the kit it's at 40. I'll run the test again after the Chlorine/Borax addition.
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    Hello! New Pool Owner

    Thanks for having me!
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    New Pool Issues

    Ok.......Finally got the TF 100XL with the Speed Stirrer after reading reviews on here. Just by using strips I had on hand I knew I had a PH issue. Read off the chart low. So, after running first round of tests today, this is what I have come up with. Chlorine Test-Took forever using speed...
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    Hello! New Pool Owner

    Hello, my name is......you guessed it! Tom, lol. Just had the pool put in this spring. My 2 girls love it, I'm here to keep it running and looking great! ?, hopefully. Nice to meet all of you. I've been reading a LOT of threads the last month and a half.