Recent content by astronauttrainer

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    Metal Stains Continue to Return

    I have a pool with a fiberglass liner and we have to use well water, so lot's of staining issues. What I have found to be effective is keeping the pH on the low side (7.2) and making sure the sequestratant is added in sufficient quantities. Additionally, you need to make chemical changes...
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    ??Black algae maybe. Ackk!! No idea why.( Pics)

    What happened with your stains? I think I might be having the same problem, just want to know what worked for you.
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    New Owner, Old Pool, Where to start

    Hi, I am new here to the forum and owning a pool. We moved into a house with a 18,000 gallon or so pool which hadn't been used for 25 years (appx). It is an enclosed concrete pool with a fiberglass liner. Long story short, the previous owner (father in-law) used it one year and then never...
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