Recent content by Jordada

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    Worst opening yet

    This year’s opening was the ugliest and greenest it has ever been. It took a lot of work, but I slammed using the guides here and am happy to say my water is crystal clear and I lost no chlorine overnight. Phew!
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    poly caulk recommendation for above tile and below coping

    thank you both for your help.
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    poly caulk recommendation for above tile and below coping

    Can deckofseal be used on a vertical surface?
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    poly caulk recommendation for above tile and below coping

    An example of what I'm talking about...
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    poly caulk recommendation for above tile and below coping

    Hello all. I had my pool renovated nearly two years ago. New surface, new tiles and all new equipment. My pool contractor is here cutting out the grout that is above the tile and below the coping for the 3rd time as it has continuously cracked and fallen out. I have a cantilevered deck so I...
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    CYA testing

    Thank you. I will give this a try once I get my hands on more chlorine.
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    CYA testing

    I should add, the FC test tube turned pink again before I added the chemical to test the CC. So I did it twice. It may not be an accurate CC. I will test again in another hour to see where I’m at.
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    CYA testing

    Yes, the CC was 10.
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    CYA testing

    The water is a milky green. I can't see the bottom of the deep end. I went ahead and added chlorine and just tested again, but an hour later. The FC is 3. I'm having an issue getting chlorine where I live. Ugh! It is a terrible time for a chlorine shortage. All of the stores are limiting...
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    CYA testing

    My pool has been open a few days. The pool company usually dumps in some chlorine and once I get all of the gunk cleared it typically clears and I take over testing and balancing. This year it is still green so I was planning to start SLAMing today. I use the TF-100 test kit. My CYA test...
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    Travertine over concrete

    Hello all. I *think* I have decided to cover our concrete decking with travertine pavers. I have searched the forum and can't find any specific discussions regarding the coping in a rehab. I have cantilevered concrete coping currently and it is around 3.25 inches thick. The remodeling...
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