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    mknauss replied to the thread Green pool.
    It is 13500 gallons of water. We tell folks with pools under 3000 gallons to just use a basic kit like yours but drain if the pool goes...
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    mknauss replied to the thread Green pool.
    Your HTH kit pH test is only good to a FC of 5 ppm. It is inaccurate if FC is above that.
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    mknauss replied to the thread Green pool.
    Those are pool store tests. I do not even look at them. Sorry.
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    mknauss replied to the thread Green pool.
    The TF100 from TFTestkits.net is the best value for the residential pool owner.
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    CYA degradation accelerates above 85F water.
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    mknauss replied to the thread Cloudy Water - Levels in range.
    Do an
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    mknauss replied to the thread Green pool.
    There is little chance your pH is 7.2 and the TA is that high. Your testing is suspect.
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    mknauss replied to the thread Green pool.
    Consider getting a proper test kit. Pool store testing is inaccurate and non repeatable.
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    mknauss replied to the thread Green pool.
    You may find the green goes away when the FC drops. Also keeping the pH towards the low 7's will keep the iron from oxidizing. What...
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    mknauss replied to the thread Green pool.
    The iron is cosmetic. Go swimming.
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    mknauss replied to the thread Supplies needed.
    Welcome to the forum...
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    mknauss reacted to itsjayy225's post in the thread Green pool with Like Like.
    Also, thank you so much for the quick & speedy replies, if been becoming very discouraged over this lately
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    mknauss replied to the thread Green pool.
    I would not put the polyfill in the pump basket. Your options are limited...
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    https://www.troublefreepool.com/blog/2019/01/18/calcium-hardness/ See the Notes section.
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    mknauss replied to the thread Green pool.
    The 'no metal' is a sequestrant which restricts your ability to remove the iron. CuLator is not effective. It may pick up trace...