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JoyfulNoise has posted that it disrupts CC (not FC). If my end result is to get rid of these brown stains, then should I just go straight to the Zero Alk treatment? I had to fight to get them to cover that, and they are now willing to do it. They of course are pushing me to try the Jack's...

Ok, so to go back to my original question. Are you saying I should just have them do the Zero Alk Acid Wash to start and not even bother with the Copper and Scale treatment?

So what are those ways? I'm talking systemic ways. Also, how disruptive? It looks like it uses Sulfamic Acid, which hydrolyses into Ammonium bisulfate.

Ok thanks. So are you saying the Copper & Scale treatment is still better to try over the acid wash? That's the initial question I am trying to determine. Also, why would a copper and scale treatment add more copper? Such a treatment would be for removing copper, not adding it. It's not...

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So, I'm reviving this thread because I FINALLY got the Stonescapes Rep to come out. ( I think my installer was BS'ing me about "waiting" on the rep, I called NPT and had the rep out in a week!). Anyways, the rep noticed a lot of calcium scale (which I admit I thought was just the dark plaster...

I'm not sure why only having a SWG would keep you from having to maintain your alkalinity level. Baking soda isn't just for adjusting pH, its for maintaining total alkalinity. They are two different things.

What tablets are you referring to? Tri-chlor? Yeah they are acidic and lower pH a bit, but why are you using them if you have a SWG?

Why wouldn't I need baking soda anymore? You still need to maintain a correct alkalinity level even with a SWG.

Cool thanks everyone. Thanks for the calcium link. I searched there and never saw that option. Good price, same as what I got from HD. I DID find that my local warehouse store has the best price for salt and baking soda.

Well, poolweb.com didn't work out. I already received an email saying my two items won't ship until the middle of September. Of course they already charged my card. So now, back to trying to find a reputable online pool supply store. I was going to try tftestkits but I don't need enough...

It's South Florida. We get almost daily deluges of rain, so in the summer things can get diluted pretty quickly.

Yeah, I came across tftestkits.net myself. But they only sell that, not anything else. I was hoping to find an online place that sold everything that people recommend. And I am aware of HD and Lowes, etc. They are cheap for acid, but not calcium. $12 for 4 lbs is all they carry, and that'll...

Quick update....mine is now giving me an error saying it can't connect to requested pool. I even tried disabling/reenabling the skill process which has you re-register your Screenlogic with them and still no luck.

I have been searching through the forums and online and am trying to find a good place to buy pool chemicals and testing supplies online. Right now I specifically need R-0871 FAS_DPD Titrating Agent for Taylor Chlorine test, as well as come Calcium Chloride to raise my calcium levels a bit. I...