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    Vacation suggestions

    We will be gone for about 9 or 10 days and we would like any ideas as what to use. We currently use liguid chlorine daily as needed, but we are at a loss as to what to use while gone. The pump is on a time and runs twice daily. Thanks in advance:D
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    2nd year pool owner

    I'm having trouble keeping my bottom clean (not slippery). I don't know if the water is balanced correctly, but it is crystal clear, except every 2 or 3 days i see brown spots on the bottom and I will clean the bottom and the walls, but cannot figure out what is making the bottom slippery...
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    Confused pool owner

    I am considering adding borates to our pool, but I have a couple of questions first. I noticed in the recommended levels that it calls for 50-90+ TA. Mine is currently110, and in the reading about borates it says to get it down to 70-80. why is that? Also, I have clear looking water when looking...
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    test kits

    I have read that I should not depend on strips, so I was looking at the test kits that do FAS-DPD as many on this website recommend. Does anyone know the difference between the TAYLOF K-6000 AND THE TAYLOR K-6000C? they both claim to do FAS-DPD tests, however the price is considerably higher on...
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    Eye or elbow

    While in the pool store talking with an employee, about pumps and filter systems, the subject of backpressure came up, and he recommended to reduce it by removing the eye fitting and installing a 90 degree elbow and said to point it down toward the bottom. I'm not sure which way is right or...
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    Not quite right

    I have a ph of 7.6 and want to lower it, the ta is 100 . Can i lower the ph without lowering the ta? Also, what is the min. For calcium hardness in a ablve ground pool, i have been told it doesn't matter with a vinyl liner. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
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    Hello from san antonio, tx.

    I am retired in san antonio tx, first time pool owner and looking to learn how to care for my pool, thank all of you in advance for your help.
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    Water balancing

    Is it possible for a mineral system like pool frog or nature 2 to make water soft and silky feeling like a swg system does?