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    Algae? problem. Going on for a couple of weeks. Can't get any improvement.

    My manual vacuum goes directly to the filter. I do also have a robotic vacuum that has its own collector. Quickly realized the robotic vacuum was useless for this job, so I have been using the manual vacuum. Appreciate the tip!
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    Algae? problem. Going on for a couple of weeks. Can't get any improvement.

    FC is a bit low from me adding lots of water today. Low level from waste vacuuming + a leak. Had to add about 25% total volume of fresh water. I will restart the SLAM process tonight. Appreciate the assistance.
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    Algae? problem. Going on for a couple of weeks. Can't get any improvement.

    FC: 3 CC: 0 Calcium Hardness: 300ppm Total Alkalinity: 140 CYA: 60 PH: 7.5 CL/BR: 3/6 Yes, I had been maintaining according to the chart. I had also been following the slam process and met all the criteria (Note: Water had always been clear, but with accumulation at bottom of pool. Had brushed...
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    Algae? problem. Going on for a couple of weeks. Can't get any improvement.

    Hi Everyone, I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction as I'm at a loss here. I'm not sure what I'm battling with here, but I assume it has to be some type of algae at this point. Setup: Coleman Above Ground Pool 22'x52" Intel Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump & Saltwater System...
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    Through Wall Skimmer on New Intex Style (Coleman) Pool

    Thanks for the information. On a side note, our pool looks identical to yours. Have you had any issues with the windows leaking?
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    Through Wall Skimmer on New Intex Style (Coleman) Pool

    Hi All, We are getting ready to set up our first pool and I've been doing some research on the forums. I decided that I wanted to add a through-wall skimmer right off the bat. I've found numerous threads on the install process, but none answered a question I had. Currently, my pool is still in...