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Just in case someone with the same problem as mine comes along you may want to know that adding the sequestrant cleared up the problem in about 3 days of running the pump often and backwashing the darkest water ever! It is now sparkling clear. As a side note, I went with a friend of mine to have...

It's defiantely metals though and super easy to take care of. I like the sound of that!! I'll let you know if it works.

I wonder if hickory nuts could have changed the pool chemistry. I kept most of them out last fall but about 15 or so were in there all winter. I'll keep the chlorine up till I meet #'s 1 & 2 and get a sequestrant asap. Thanks for all the help! S.

Last year was the first year for the pool and I started off using the BBB method so I've added nothing but some CYA, bleach, and something to raise the PH. What are sequestrants? Have any idea which metal I may be dealing with? Think its ok to start letting the FC drop? Sorry for all the...

Taken today. The water source is a well. I'm using the same water as last year though and it remained crystal clear all summer long.[attachment=0:1vmogcnu]pool2013.JPG[/attachment:1vmogcnu]

I learned about the BBB method last year and it worked fabulously for me until now. I just don't get why my water is still a clear green color after shocking for days. It looks like a pool full of Mountain Dew! I thought it should have turned cloudy by now. Here are my numbers: CYA-30 PH-7.5 FC-...

Thanks guys!! This site is fantastic and that pool calculator is REALLY neat. Following your advice till the TF-50 test kit with Salt Test Strips arrive. Then I guess I follow the procedure in the Water Balance for SWG's article. Things are starting to make a little more sense now. Thanks for...

My 24' Intex swg pool is about full, but I don't know what to put in first. The salt? I have a cheap Walmart pool tester that tests for PH which is 6.8 right now, clorine and bromine (whick I haven't tested). Do I need to get a better test kit? If so, what should I put in the pool till it gets...