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    Hello from VA Beach, VA

    I'll do the OCTL tomorrow because the pool has not been cloudy / green for a couple of days, so it "looks" like it doesn't need it. And the numbers aren't off by much to what is suggested.
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    Hello from VA Beach, VA

    Received my test kit today, here are my first results: PH: 7.8 FC: 4.5 CC: 0.5 CH: 275 TA: 90 CYA: 40/50 (it was somewhere in between the two lines) Off to the pool math page now (probably to raise that CYA a bit)
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    Hello from VA Beach, VA

    Awesome. Thanks for the quick response. As a quick update. I haven't receive the tests yet, but I run the Super Chlorinator on my pool for 14 hours yesterday and the water looks much clearer now. Of course, without the actual test it might just be a temporary improvement and will need to...
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    Hello from VA Beach, VA

    I went ahead an ordered exactly what you recommended yesterday: TF-100 + XL option + Speed Stir. Hopefully it will get here soon so I can start taking care of the pool myself. Since low levels of FC (or more than 1ppm loss during the night) means that there are algae or bacteria in the water...
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    Hello from VA Beach, VA

    This is our 2nd summer with a pool, and there is a lot that I could learn to keep my pool crystal clear all summer long. We bought a house last year with an in-ground salt-water pool. About 31,000 gallons and usually not a problem. Running the pump with chlorinate at 55% for 4 hours a day...