Recent content by Barb Bell

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    Slamming but still have green algae in spots

    for the past week we have maintained the FC at 12ppm - slam level fro CYA of 30, but eavey second day there are a few spots of algae growth. Our pump is 24 years old and is only working at 8psi. The skimmer has suction, but it's not gathering much debris. Electric cleaner runds for 2 or 3 hours...
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    Opening tomorrow in Nova Scotia - Temperature about 50 F !!!!!

    Thanks for all of the great support. Newdude - Wouldn't I have to raise the FC level to at least 3 ppm before doing the OCLT? I can't do an OCLT with 0 FC....!!!! And if my CYA of <30 is correct, shouldn't I add stabilizer to bring it at least to 30???
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    Opening tomorrow in Nova Scotia - Temperature about 50 F !!!!!

    I tested our pool water in preparation for pool opening tomorrow, but I have just read on TFP that tests may not be accurate with a water temp below 45 F. I'm using a Taylor K2006 kit. My results are as follows: CYA <30 FC 0 pH < 7 TA 20 CH 60 Pool math says add 3kg dry...
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    Pool Opening

    Water temp is about 54 F on my thermometer which is only about a foot down on the deep end ladder.
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    Pool Opening

    Thanks, Splashpad! Still wondering if I should start the SLAM.
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    Pool Opening

    We opened our pool on Friday. Had a new liner in the fall, so no CYA. Pool guy dumped in 20 litres of liquid chlorine before I could stop him. At opening FC =0 CYA=0 pH = less that 6.8 TA=30 CH=300 After 20 litres and still no CYA ( had to go and get stabilizer) FC=12+ Tested FC on Sunday and...
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    Pool May 23 2022.jpg

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    Pool Deep End May 2022.jpg

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    Hole in vinyl liner - lost a lot of the water

    Thanks, but we still can't see the bottom! I'll keep at it. We hesitate to brush too much for fear of creating another hole, but I stir the algae up twice a day.
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    Pool Math App Premium Subscription Required

    Thanks, subscription updated now!
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    Hole in vinyl liner - lost a lot of the water

    Thanks for your reply. So if I let the chlorine drop to 2 or 3 - it's 8 ppm now, I can check adjust the pH and CYA. I think the pool may have 65 000 or so litres in it now. Why can't I SLAM it to get rid of algae? The water is circulating from main drain to returns. And it's MUCH better since...
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    Pool 2021.jpg

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    Hole in vinyl liner - lost a lot of the water

    Having problems this year. Here's the story; We have a 23-year-old liner. I know...it should have been replaced before now. The pool was opened on May 29th. Green but full. The pool guy brushed the steps and the floor in front and to the sides and tore the liner, although we didn't know that at...
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    Pool Math App Premium Subscription Required

    I am having a subscription issue as well on my Samsung Galaxy S20. I had a subscription last year, but when I try to renew or subscribe, no luck.
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    CANADIANS...Where do you buy reagents? FAS-DPD powder??

    I have just ordered from Website: www.poolandhottubdepot.com Order to arrive on Monday, July 13th. Cart Items SKU Qty Item Price Item Total Taylor R-0871-C FAS-DPD Titrating Chlorine Reagent 2oz R-0871-C 1 $48.52 CAD $48.52 CAD Taylor Test Reagent R-0009-A Sulfuric Acid - 0.75oz...