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      duraleigh replied to the thread FAS-DPD question.
      It doesn't quite work like that. The scoop size is not critical. There is more than one factor at play but the goal is to turn the...
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      duraleigh replied to the thread small cracks repair?.
      I don't understand why there is no waterline tile. It should be where that "mortar" or "grout" is. The pool wall and the decking don't...
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      Please read Pool Care Basics Archives. Can you post a complete set of test results? If not, you will need one of the suggested test...
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      duraleigh replied to the thread small cracks repair?.
      The tile guy should not have put that cementitious product under the decking. That may not be a quick, easy fix How long does it take...
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      Simple things first........is there enough water in the pool to not suck in air from the skimmer? Did you read Suction Side Air Leaks
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      duraleigh replied to the thread AccuBlue vs Taylor Testing.
      I'm confused.......we don't use "AccuBlue" (What is it, anyway) for any reason so why are we bringing it up? I don't see this as...
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      Have you drained the pool? Are you going to?
    • duraleigh
      duraleigh replied to the thread FAS-DPD question.
      1. If the sample turns pink, you have added enough R-870 and the test will work 2. If it doesn't turn pink, you likely have no...
    • duraleigh
      duraleigh replied to the thread Poollife NST prime tablets.
      What is your current CYA? Should be about 50-60 The algaecide is up to you but most of use don't find it useful except in the fall
    • duraleigh
      duraleigh replied to the thread Help reading comparator.
      TFP is all about keeping things simple. I see no reason to go through a dozen gyrations to get a pH result when a VERY simple...
    • duraleigh
      duraleigh replied to the thread Help reading comparator.
      7.8 - 8.0 is certainly close enough for swimming pool puposes. A Good rule is keep it in the 7"s which you have done...
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      Welcome to the forum :wave: You will get a ton of help from everyone here. The first thing I would suggest is to read Pool Care...
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      duraleigh replied to the thread Water keeps turning brown.
      Yes, but the affect of iron in your source water is accumulative. (It took around 8-10 years for enough iron build up to finally show...
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      duraleigh replied to the thread Identify these worms.
      Have you had some heavy rains recently? In my pool, the earthworms (usually after a rain) would happily jump in the pool and drown...
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      duraleigh replied to the thread Water keeps turning brown.
      Are you filling from a well? It sounds like you have iron (dissolved) in your pool and the big dose of chlorine causes the iron to...
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