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    Maybe not algea? New Pool owners - LOST

    Sorry one more question... is there a specific amount of time you should wait to swim after adding muriatic acid? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
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    Maybe not algea? New Pool owners - LOST

    Thank you. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
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    Maybe not algea? New Pool owners - LOST

    Awesome . Thank you. Should the pump/filter run for a few days after adding the cya? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
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    Maybe not algea? New Pool owners - LOST

    We had a bunch of people in it Saturday. That's when the cloudiness appeared. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
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    Maybe not algea? New Pool owners - LOST

    Tf-100 test kit Water is slightly cloudy but very clean As for the CYA. I followed the instructions precisely and could still baerly see the when the test solution was added to the CYA view tube so I'm certain it's less than 20. I wrote 15 here as an approximation, I apologize for the...
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    Maybe not algea? New Pool owners - LOST

    First test.... PH. 8 CL. 5 CC. 5.5 TOTAL ALKALINITY 140 CALCIUM 175 CYA. 15 I can calculate what I need via Pool math... but I'd like advice on order to add chemicals, any wait time between adding chemicals & how long should I run the filter while adding chemicals? Thank you all...
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    Maybe not algea? New Pool owners - LOST

    recomended CYA? I expect to receive my TF-100 test kit on Friday. With that said I'd like to be as prepared possible once it gets here. About a month ago we opened our pool for our first time ever. The pool is an older in-ground specs below. we initially had some trouble with algae but we...
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    Maybe not algea? New Pool owners - LOST

    no liner, the bottom is concrete where it's contoured and it has some type of panel on the straight sides. Sorry I don't actually know what it is. you are correct there is no SWG. The first test from Leslie's indicates 0 for both copper and iron but as we are super new to this I can't be...
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    Maybe not algea? New Pool owners - LOST

    I did my signature right after the post, I thought it would update across the forum. Hopefully it will be shown below this post, Please let me know if I'm missing anything. The second pool store did note the high CYA and recommended a partial water change but did not really help us to...
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    Maybe not algea? New Pool owners - LOST

    Hi everyone. we bought a home with in ground pool and we think we are very close to getting the pool functional. It's an 18,000 gallon concrete pool. Last year we completely drained and refilled the pool. We discovered it has a leak in the return line. We got discouraged and left it be for...