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Update...still wondering what the answer is to my last question, that is what is the max safe levels of FC for high CYA (200). Also, I just tested and my FC is at 19. Is this too high for swimming? Thanks again.

Good news, I slamed my pool with 8 gallons of bleach, did lots of brushing and the pool is back to crystal clear blue! Thanks for all your help. I do have one more question. My FC got to 70 and is coming down. What is the highest amount of FC a pool can have where it is still safe to swim, given...

I inherited the high CYA from the previous owner. I know I need to do a full drain but since it so hot here is AZ, I need to wait until after the summer when it cools down so that the plaster does not crack. So, I will SLAM the best I can. Any other tips? Thanks.

Update: I went to the local pool store for water testing and suggestions. Pool water testing results: FC = 10 Calcium = 250 CYA = 110 TA = 140 Phosphates = 500 *HIGH* The pool store tried to sell me on using one of the following options following products: 1) Algae Control OR 2) Yellow Out...

Hello, I need some assistance in getting my pool back to crystal clear blue please. I just returned home from a two week trip and my pool had lots of what appeared to be mustard algae. Someone was supposed to be watching it but it got out of control. The pool has slight green tint and is a...

Ok, thanks, that should be easy

Hello, I have discovered a leak in my pool's Heliotrope solar hot water system. Does anyone know what this white plastic peice that broke is called? Also, does anyone know where I can buy one. Here are some photos. Thanks.

cool thanks

Ha, excellent question. Bought the house 2 years ago. My first pool. In the first year, I realized CYA was around 500, a nice well intentioned TFP person told me to do a partial drain since it was too hot (risk of plaster cracks). Followed directions, drained about 66%, refilled, CYA was still...

Hi Marty, I think you are saying we should not swim in the pool, NOT because the TC is too high, right? You are saying the TC level is not high enough given the CYA, so people could get sick, right? - - - Updated - - - The CYA has been this high for a couple years and no one has ever gotten...

Hi, Thanks, I tested my own CYA and it appears to off the charts, 200-300. Long-term, I know I need to drain and refill. So, given my CYA, the TFP chart does not go up that high, so it is safe, what do you think, thanks. - - - Updated - - - Thanks, I tested my own CYA and it appears to off...

Hi, My pool started turning teal and mustard algae was becoming a daily problem no matter how much scraping. I was keeping my daily chlorine tests to 5-10 but the problem would not go away. So, I went to the local pool store and they told me that my phosphates were the problem. The pool...

Thanks to everyone who helped me. SLAMing worked and pool is back to blue!! Thank you!

Ok, thanks