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    Questions about recommended TA level for pool with a SWG

    Thanks Chem Geek. That answers my question.
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    Questions about recommended TA level for pool with a SWG

    Thanks for your quick response. It was very helpful. Regarding using muriatic acid, I can be somewhat of a klutz, so I am a little leery about using it. Other than the cost, are there other reasons you recommend it over dry acid? Is it more effective? Regarding the CYA correction factor, the...
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    Questions about recommended TA level for pool with a SWG

    The article on Water Balance for SWGs in the Pool School says it is important to have the TA level at 60-80ppm. This recommended range is somewhat lower than the 70-90+ppm shown for pools using bleach and the 80-120ppm range recommended by the SWG manufacturer (Aquarite),the guidelines included...
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    Pentair Diverter Valve Leaking into Waste Line

    Thank you very much. That is kind of what I thought. It looked to me that if the O rings were failing that it would leak out of the valve itself, rather than the waste line. However, I wanted to confirm that in case I could get away with buying a couple of dollar parts, instead of a $45.00 +...
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    Pentair Diverter Valve Leaking into Waste Line

    I had my sand filter replaced with a cartridge filter several seasons ago. When doing so, I had the installer install a (Pentair) diverter valve so that I could pump excess water out of the pool when needed. The diverter valve is on the pipe coming from the pump basket and diverts the flow...
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