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    TA reading 1100ppm

    Test results were.. FC-4.5 PH-8.0 TA-1100 CH-330 CYA-75 Salt-3000 I tested the TA 3 different times and got the same result, thinking I may need a new testing kit? Water is definitely cloudy but I don't see any scaling. We have a lot of foliage around the pool and yard area so we get a...
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    Dog and dirt in the pool

    Thanks JRB100, makes me wonder if I doubled up bags or something similar on my power vac if that would help. I know it pulls the dirt off the bottom because you can see it filter right through the mesh at the top...
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    Dog and dirt in the pool

    Hey all, we have a Lab that's in the pool darn near 365 days a year. Of course with that brings an accumulation of dirt on the bottom. We use a power vac to clean the debris and such but it won't grab the dirt with the fine mesh bag (duh). Looking for suggestions on how to efficiently clean the...
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    Started SLAM but do to weather need to drain

    Thank you Texas Splash, current conditions are heavy downpour, pool overflowing, lol. It's a mess.
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    Started SLAM but do to weather need to drain

    Started my SLAM yesterday and then the skies opened up last night but I need to get the pool back to a reasonable water level. I understand that some dilution isn't a concern as long as I keep my shock FC but with a several more inches on the way, I don't know quite what to do? Thanks in advance
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    Help with SWG

    Never mind, I got it. :rolleyes:
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    Help with SWG

    Hello all, I have a check system light on telling me to check salt cell. My salt has dropped 400ppm in the last few days. The system has a Hayward Smartpure sanitizer that I have removed, inspected and cleaned with a hose. I did not see any build up whatsoever in the sanitizer therefore I didn't...
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    Salt and CH question

    YippySkippy, thanks for the explanation on salt and deicer. I will find some calcium hardness at the local big box store and add some. Regarding the question "is your SWG asking for more salt", I really don't know but the system check light is on and states to check cell. That, I assume, either...
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    Salt and CH question

    Here are my latest numbers; FC- 6 ph- 8.0 TA- 80 CYA- 50 CH- 310 Salt- 3000 Pool Math tells my to add; 2 cups of MA to bring my ph down, 58oz of stabilizer to raise CYA, 66oz of Calcium Chloride (or 125oz of Dilhydrate) to raise CH, and finally 35lbs of salt to increase salt level. My...
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    Manufacturer recommended chemical balance vs TFP question

    First I'd like to thank you all for the wealth of information on this forum. You have guided me through the first summer of pool ownership without fail, through some pretty intimidating times. i've even gotten 2 neighbors seeking the wisdom on this forum. I have two questions; Inside the...
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    Newby in need of advice balancing

    Passed the OCLT! :cool: Morning numbers FC-8 CC- .5 (I'm sure it's less, quarter of a drop would have made the water clear) ph- 7.8 TA- 60 CH- 320 CYA- 30 NACL- 3300 Temp- 73 PoolMath is telling me to get the numbers that are suggested on this site for my setup to add.. TA- 26oz Baking Soda...
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    Newby in need of advice balancing

    Oly, it was 3ppm.
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    Leak at filter housing collar

    Thank you, ordered!
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    Leak at filter housing collar

    I used vaseline, no luck
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    Leak at filter housing collar

    I'm sure it' been brought a million times. I just cleaned the cartridges and after putting everything back together 3 times, It's still leaking at the collar. Any tips?
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