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    Chemistry Good, Water Green

    Hi all, I have a vinyl IG pool. 19,400 Gal. Sand Filter. I test my water regularly with the TF-100 kit and periodically take water to the pool store for a test. They need a record of my chemistry to support equipment warranty requirements. Anyway, my water is usually fine when they test it...
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    Door alarm - How to wire outside bypass switch.

    Hi all, Getting the season started with my final pool inspection from the town. I also built a deck, so I've been wrapping up the last bits of inspectable elements. I have an alarm for the pool itself. No problem there. Two gates with the proper locks. Good there too. Here's my challenge...
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    Was a little green... now just cloudy...

    Hi,I let my FC to zero and left the pool covered for a solid week... opened it to find a greenish hue. My last three tests are as follows:The FC of 7.5 on Sept 2 is a result of shocking with 2 gal of 12% chlorine the previous day.I need to get some stabilizer... but other than that chem looks...
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    Chlorine Question... FC + CC = TC Right?

    Hi, My first couple of tests with my new TH-100 kit went very well. However, my last test indicated that both FC and CC were zero. How is that possible? My understanding is that as Free Chlorine gets used up, it turns into Combined Chlorine. I have been planning to watch my FC and CC keeping...
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    First test with TF-100

    Well, I did it. Just got my kit delivered today and I gave it a shot..Easy to follow instructions and here are my results: Chlorine 0.5 CC 0.5 TC 1.0 CH 350 TA 100 CYA 50 pH 7.5 Pool came with a Frog... I know... But I'm using it for now so my chlorine is supposed to be low. Other than...
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    FROG + BBB Method?

    Hi, We are having a new 18x36 IGP installed and it comes with the Frog mineral system. I raised concerns about the Frog with the pool guy and he told me... "You'll love it. It uses less chlorine, makes the water feel softer, etc, etc. It comes with the pool and if you don't want to use it...
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    I'm new. Hi everyone.

    Hi, I just wanted to introduce myself and provide a bit of background. Not completely new to pools, but new to becoming a good pool owner :D. We're having an 18x36 IG pool installed right now!!! The electrician just finished his work last night and we're excited to get the filter running and...