Recent content by TCruz

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    Used flocculant with no "Waste" option . . . . help?

    My pool filter is a two option stem valve: circulate & backwash. After repairing my filter and getting algae problem fixed, there was a lot of cloudiness. Chemicals were all balanced. Flocced my pool based on some advice by pool guy. Worked great. Pool was clear and floc was at the bottom...
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    Opening Pool - (1) Observations, (2) Do these numbers seem right?, & (3) Next Steps?

    Re: Opening Pool - (1) Observations, (2) Do these numbers seem right?, & (3) Next Ste Was able to finally get to the store to get key ingredients. CYA in sock = genius! Most of the 5 pounds has already dissolved in less than 7 hours, with a little squeezing to help. I also introduced 2...
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    Opening Pool - (1) Observations, (2) Do these numbers seem right?, & (3) Next Steps?

    Opening Pool - (1) Observations, (2) Do these numbers seem right?, & (3) Next Steps? Trying to open this pool this summer and trying to figure everything out. (1) Observations Pool was green and visibility low. Went to pool store to get chlorine and algaecide per store's instructions. This...
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    First House AND First Pool!

    Thank you!
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    First House AND First Pool!

    Hey friends, Just bought our first house in Phoenix, AZ with an inground pool (the only way my wife said she would stay here!) and trying to learn how to take care of it myself. I am really excited to learn from everyone and hopefully one day be helpful to others!