Recent content by RobMM

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    Calcium Flakes in a new pool

    Thanks for the great info! So if my CH with the new water is only 150, then do I need to add Calcium? How soon should that be added to avoid any plaster issues? I don't want to ruin the plaster, but my Calcium got so high previously (over 1000) that I'm skeptical to add any more.
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    Calcium Flakes in a new pool

    Just drained (completely) and refilled my pool. Below are my number before adding anything. I've gone to "Pool School" (super helpful) and know the target numbers I'm aiming for. Any advise on which to start with first? My pool guy said I need to first add ScaleTec to neutralize the...
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    Calcium Flakes in a new pool

    Thanks for all of the advice! This group has been very insightful. I've read lots of great info and am also on the Pool Math app. I received the new test kit and got the following readings: FC: 4.6 PH: 7. TA: 180 CH: 1000 CYA: 80 SALT: 2650 CSI: .78 I'm draining the pool today and starting...
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    Calcium Flakes in a new pool

    Hi. I'm a new user that could use some help. I have a new pool completed just about 1 year ago. (In ground, plaster, Jandy Tru Clear SWG) We did all of startup brushing and filter cleaning steps. Within 3 months of originally doing the startup, we were getting tons of calcium flakes. The Jandy...