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    Does a SWG cause bubbles from the returns?

    I have small bubbles coming out of 1 and sometimes 2 of my pool returns. I don’t remember the bubbles being there from the beginning 2 years ago. I noticed it this year about the same time the pool builder came out and put in a new valve which was about the same time warranty work was done on...
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    Possible to pass all algae tests and still have algae?

    Built the pool two years ago and have been very good with testing and balancing. We have fortunately never had any algae problems- until now. Is it possible to have algae growth (rhetorical, as I don't know what else the green could be) when my OCLT showed no loss, my CC is zero and the water...
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    Preferred Time of Year to Add Borates?

    Is there a preferred time of year to add borates? Because I am wanting to help stabilize pH a little more with borates, I would think not, but I remember reading a post from someone that mentioned adding borates in the spring and the borate level lasted through fall.
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    ScreenLogic Showing 0 Salt but IC60 and Testing Show Good Levels

    As the title says, the ScreenLogic computer readout for my IC60 SWG is showing 0 on the salt level while the IC60 is showing a steady green light for both good salt levels and a good cell. When tested, I am showing 3200 ppm as actual. Water temp is 71deg. New pool build last fall which has...
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    Question on Chlorine and CYA Levels with SWG and Pool Temps

    I have a question in regards to the [FC/CYA]Chlorine/CYA Chart[/FC/CYA] when using a SWG during colder months when water temperatures are too low. According to the chart, one should keep the CYA levels a little higher (70-80 range) when using a SWG along with being able to use lower chlorine...
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    Here We Go Again....Pool Build in Magnolia

    Hi, All! As the title says, "Here We Go Again"! We were going to build this pool about 18 months ago but backed out due to circumstances that arose. In a better position, we are moving ahead finally. First, we decided to check the pricing not only against the original pool company (PB1), who...
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    Our Build in Magnolia, Texas

    First post of what I am sure will be many. Just found this site after talking to a friend about our search for a pool builder and our pool. Wow! Tons of information and it is overwhelming just reading about others' builds and things they caught before it was too late and the items that...