Recent content by Lorelai

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    Pool still not ready

    Hi everyone. Not new put didn't open our pool last year might have even been for two years. It was really bad opening this year. The water was very dark. It has been weeks and still not clear. Another factor for this pool is that our neighbor's tree hangs over it. Pool numbers-taken today. PH...
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    Algae Outbreak-

    So I was doing well this summer but now I have an outbreak. My CYA was about 40 at the start of the summer. Here is my issue. For the most of the summer, my CC has been registering 0. Even now with physical evidence of algae, it is still measuring 0. Why is that? Also, we haven't been in the...
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    Sand in pool

    Okay thanks.
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    Sand in pool

    I tried vacuuming but it still seems to be there. Now we got a new filter. Will try again.
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    Sand in pool

    After changing the sand in our filter, it seems that some has gotten into the pool. What's the best way to get it out?
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    Adding CYA

    Okay, thanks for all the responses. I think I will return those bags and just use plain old socks
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    Adding CYA

    Do you think either of these bags would work for adding CYA? I follow the method of hanging it in front of the return. I have used a sock in the past but they would leak.
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    Pool died! New pool with a few pictures-Adding Chemicals

    Our pool of 16 years is no more but fortunately, we are able to put in another one. It's another 15X30X52 AG I want to make sure, I start correctly. I having been taking care of our former pool according to TFP for a few years so I think I know what to do but I would feel more confident if I...
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