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    Possible issue with my pool

    So I've been doing a slam since Saturday and it is going quite well. The water was a swamp due to just to many leaves and no cover. The water is clearing up still not finished as I can still see the bottom on the deep end. From just a few minutes ago: FC: 14.5 CC: 0 TA: 40 pH: 7.4 CH: 30 CYA...
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    Metal stains or something else?

    In the middle of a long long slam (in week 3+), I really let the pool go after a winter. I've got some stains that are just not wanting to come up with brushing and only get a little lighter when scrubbing with something like a magic eraser or something.
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    Just can't get clear

    Unfortunately I dont have any before pictures but my pool was super green. I've been SLAM'ing for 3 weeks now and I've been passing OCLT for 9 days now. However, the pool is still cloudy. It's a nice blue but definitely not clear. Should I be backwashing every day? I have not been. Yes...
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    Need advise on pump or motor

    So yesterday my pump/motor died. When I turn on the electricity to the pump it makes an aweful noise and smoke comes up from the motor. I am pretty sure I need to replace the motor but I'm not sure if I need to replace the pump too. What all should I buy? Pool Stuff - Google Photos That is...
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    Need some help getting sand filter open to do deep cleaning

    I need some help doing a deep cleaning for sand filter. The plumping is a bit strange as I know I can't remove some of the pipes. Can you guys tell me what steps and tools I will need? And here is the other side. I know I can not get any of it off by hand. I also have no desire to...
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    Green pool

    So I decided to break free from the chains of the pool stores to try to maintain this myself. However, my test kit (K-2006) doesn't arrive till Friday. I have a reading from the pool place stating my CYA was 2. In my opinion that is pretty much just 0. I have a number of questions I figured...