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    Adding Chemicals above returns

    My pool has four returns, one at each corner of the pool, which puts three of the four returns right near steps. My current routine when adding chemicals is to turn on the pump, add muriatic (new plaster so I am adding MA almost every day) above the one return NOT near a step, then quickly add...
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    This mornings readings-anything here to worry about?

    FC 9.0 (overdid it with chlorine last night, generally do 7.0) CC 0.0 pH 7.5 CYA 40 TA 70 CH 375 Yields CSI of +0.11 Water looks perfect, only problem is that I have been trying to maintain the pH at 7.2 to drive the CSI slightly negative. It just bounces right back to 7.5-7.8, and I feel like...
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    Chemical Addition Protocol Question

    My current routine is to do my daily testing and chemical additions (liquid 10% chlorine and 31.45% Muriatic acid) shortly after getting home from work at 6:00 p.m.,while it is still light out. I turn on the pump, add the muriatic above a return on the deep end, then the chlorine above a return...
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    Got TF-100 Test Kit-First Test Results

    Ok, got my test kit and here are my results: TA 150 FC 1.5 CC 0.5 TC 2.0 CYA 38+- CH 350-375 ph 8.2 or higher Brand new Pebble Fina sapphire galaxy finish. Well water, located in Central California. What's the prescription? Any advice appreciated.
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    Want to Take Control of My Pool-What's the First Step?

    I have been a pool owner for five years, have always had a weekly service provider take care of it. Took a month off from the service while having the pool re-plastered (went with Pebble Fina Sapphire Galaxy). During the off month, my service decided to drop me (we live out in the country), so...