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Thank you for your reply. I thought I sent a message the other night but I don't see it. Your reply was very helpful. I think The pool will do great with your recomendation.

I've only been maintaining a pool for two weeks, but am going to be away for 10 days. I've been keeping the FC at 5 per pool math and Ph has been a constant 7.4. The pool will be covered while I'm away. How do I calculate how many tabs to put in the floater while I'm gone that long? The pool is...

Thanks. My problem is that starting next week I will be away from the pool for three months and the one who "chose" me will be in charge. I want to avoid the slippery slope of her having a "profesional" help while I'm away, then revert to TFP methods when I return. I am afraid they will sell...

Thank you for your response. I did read incorrectly about Borax raising PH. I did read the ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry and I think I understand it, although it's a big leap fron reading something to pouring chemicals in the proper amount in a pool. I read another thread about high alkalinity...

I am brand new and have been elected "pool boy" by the homeowner who has no experience either. Chlorine is high but I am exposing to sun to lower it. TA is 110. PH is 7.4. Am I understanding the process to lower the TA corretly? I must lower the ph to 7.0-7.2 with acid, then aerate to bring ph...