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    Observations from a Rookie

    As the title implies I am new to pools having finished our pool in February of this year, but I wanted to share some observations with the crowd and maybe get some insight maybe share some insight. 1. I started off chlorinating with a 50lbs bucket of Tricolor until my CYA reached 40 then...
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    20+ inches of Rain OUCH

    Well my first problem as a new pool owner. Being an avid aquarium owner water chemistry not a problem until you flood your entire back yard with 20+ inches of rain and 6 drains can barely keep up with getting rid of run off. Now when I first filled my pool from my water hoses the pool was a...
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    New Pool Build Finished

    New Pool build was just complete. Day 4 with water in pool. Pool builder has me working primarily on getting PH stabilized. Adding ACID a little at a time and retest following day. Maybe I'm just jumping the gun but should I be adding any Chlorine or CYA at this time? Recently Added...
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    New to Pools and Under Construction in TX

    Wow has TFP been a wealth of knowledge. So much my brain actually hurts. I thought I knew how I was going to take care of the pool until I read through the pool school and many of the forums. I guess BBB method it is. :) We are using "a company" after reviewing several local pool companies...