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    Newbie to doing pool chemicals -not holding chlorine/cloudy water..help!

    Ok, to increase the CYA, it says I should add 247 oz of liquid stabilizer. Do I get that at the store, or what should I be using? Then I will start the SLAM.
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    Newbie to doing pool chemicals -not holding chlorine/cloudy water..help!

    First readings: TC- .5ppm PH-7.2 TA-130 CYA-20? Really not certain that I did this accurately.
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    Newbie to doing pool chemicals -not holding chlorine/cloudy water..help!

    Thank you for your encouraging words, chip chip! I have been brushing and cleaning the pool twice a day and there is noticeable improvement in the clarity each day! I am embarrassed to say that the pool has never been brushed. Yes, I was ignorant to the needs of my pool, but I am starting to...
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    Newbie to doing pool chemicals -not holding chlorine/cloudy water..help!

    Ok, perfect! Thank you for clarifying, Mr.Bruce.
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    Newbie to doing pool chemicals -not holding chlorine/cloudy water..help!

    Thank you so much to everyone who has responded with such kindness and support. I am feeling much better and think I can actually do this! I have ordered the TF100 with XL option! It will be about a week until it arrives. In the meantime, I will add the 1/2 gallon of liquid chlorine that...
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    Newbie to doing pool chemicals -not holding chlorine/cloudy water..help!

    Hi! We've had a pool for 8 years and we've never had any problems. We did the 15 minute workweek kit and cleaned the pool without ever having issue. This year the pool has never been clear. It is cloudy all of the time. There is no green or yellow algae visible, but when I take a water sample...