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Thanks for the help! I’ll continue SLAMing and brushing.

I guess you’re right. Should I have to backwash everyday during this process?

So I tested last night and this morning, got the following: Night FC: 17.5 Morning FC: 15.5

That makes sense. I was not diligent last year at closing and the pool is a complete mess. I’ll try your suggestions and I guess, just keep at it. Any idea on the priming issue? Or is that related?

I’ll do a test tonight and post results in the morning. Results right now: FC: 19ish CC: n/a (I’ll test this in the morning) Ph: 7.6 TA: 70 Cya: 45

This is my second year with a pool. I have a Hayward sand filter. Over the winter the standpipe got damaged. I replaced it and started trying to open the pool. I am running into two main issues. My pump won't prime all the way. l've checked for air leaks and have found none. If I switch from...

Hello, 28k-30k gallon vinyl pool My test results from this morning are at the bottom. I added 3 pounds of cal-hypo last night and tested this morning. I didn't see any change in chlorine levels, and my pH went DOWN which I thought was odd. Calcium went up 10ppm from last test about a week...