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    Green Swamp. Thought i read enough to know how to handle. Apparently not!

    FC=5 CC=0 TA-110 PH=7.8 CYA=22 or so. (working on it. Though it was 30 but.. now its lower? ) will work on tomorrow as i am out of Stabilizer However, the pool is crystal clear. thanks for everyone's help! John
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    Green Swamp. Thought i read enough to know how to handle. Apparently not!

    Ok, did not mean to leave you all hanging especially after all the advice. I was busy fighting the fight . Here is where i am at PH=7.2 (was planning on Aerating to bring up) FC=12 CC=1 TA=110 CYA=30 I have had this water pretty well balanced like the numbers above for 6 days, I have...
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    Green Swamp. Thought i read enough to know how to handle. Apparently not!

    I just tested, i added nothing but the PH is now 7.2 . probably from the aeration ? CYA is now 23 to 24 TA is 10 and i am adjusting that to 70 now. Thanks for sticking with me
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    Green Swamp. Thought i read enough to know how to handle. Apparently not!

    I had time for 2 tests before work Here is the PH I am thinking 6.6? TA =10 ( i tested it twice) Let me know what you think the PH is and i can adjust up from there. Lots of charts on the internet, not all say same thing for PH and Phenol Red. I am thinking get the PH closer to 7.5 before...
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    Green Swamp. Thought i read enough to know how to handle. Apparently not!

    that was a far swing , i know i checked the PH and it was purple before i added the 1/2 gallon of acid now i guesstimate i am in the 5 to 6 range. ughhhhh Tomorrow is a new day
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    Green Swamp. Thought i read enough to know how to handle. Apparently not!

    That last Half Gallon did it !! A bit too much , its about the yellow of the chlorine 2-4 scale Will the amount of aeration the return is doing bring it up enough? - - - Updated - - - I am unfortunately going to have to stop for tonight, hopefully the cya will be up to 30 and then maybe the...
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    Green Swamp. Thought i read enough to know how to handle. Apparently not!

    Just got back from Lowes and Wallymart.. 3 more gallons of Muratic Acid. 36 pound of baking soda (for later). To recap where i am at since is was trying to keep up with this via mobile phone. Pump running with now cartridge media installed and no DE. just circulating , vacuumed to waste the...
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    color of pool.jpg

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    Green Swamp. Thought i read enough to know how to handle. Apparently not!

    I will have to check in a few. Out getting acid . thanks​ for all the help
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    Green Swamp. Thought i read enough to know how to handle. Apparently not!

    Yes it's the right reagent it says phenol on it No waterfalls or anything just an above ground pool. Maybe my Ta test is invalid. Getting more acid right now - - - Updated - - - On aeration the return is aerating quite a bit