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edit: I've just felt some of it, kinda feels grainy like very fine dirt. So intermittantly I get this (photo attached) on the bottom of the pool. Usually in different areas. Always on the bottom of the pool, never the walls. I thought it was fine dirt blowing in, although it does still turn up...

Thanks, I'll do that and see how it goes. The water looks pretty good to be honest, quite clear. When I first moved in it was a bit hazy, but that's all gone.

Hi, just did my second pool test after buying a house with a pool. I added some calcium and stabiliser based on the first test a bit over a week ago. Today's levels: FC- 6.5 PH- 7.8 TA- 90 CH- 250 CYA- 60 The CYA is a bit higher than I thought it would be, I was aiming for 50 for the...

Thanks everyone, yeah, I tested after a lot of rain. I bought the clear choice salt water kit last week, seems easy to use and kinda fun!

Hi, just bought a house with a pool and am now trying to figure out how to look after it. I bought a good testing kit and did my first test last night. My results: FC- 7.5 PH- 7.6 TA- 40 CH - 180 CYA- 25 Salt- 5400 So I need to increase my CYA, but decrease my FC.....am I right in...