Recent content by tcbdab

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    Crystal clear water w green clumps of algae on bottom….

    I am not sure how to fix this. My chemistry is all good. The pool is crystal clear but we have chunks of heavy algae on the bottom. We just vacuumed and brushed everything three days ago and there is algae again. I have SLAMmed with high chlorine and used algicide. Anyone have any suggestions??
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    rust on lower level wall

    I am replacing my pool liner (18x32x52). I have the liner out but have encountered a rust issue I was not expecting... I have not had any leaking issues at this end of the pool. Though this is the part that gets the most shade. I was not able to poke a hole through the wall so it may just be...
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    Turned green and numbers are way off! Help!

    Soooo.... my pool is still green but looking better finally. I think I was having problems with the filter. I emptied the water and moved/loosen up the sand and now when I backwash it is actually cleaning itself out. @ Charlie R -- I am using the TF-100 tester kit. So if my FC stayed at 18...
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    Turned green and numbers are way off! Help!

    So I have been SLAMing pool since yesterday afternoon. My CYA is currently at 52ish, FC was at 11 so I upped it to 20. and it is still PEA GREEN!!!!! What am I doing wrong???
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    Turned green and numbers are way off! Help!

    I am so frustrated this pool season already!!! My levels were all good and within range. I upped the ph from 7.2 to 7.5 in hopes to clear up the cloudiness. Until three days ago -- my water started turning green again. I had issues last year with yellow mustard algae so I shocked at mustard...