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    Black Algae Stains

    I have a friend who has a pebble tech pool that has significant black algae stains. We have tried water blasting them off (the pool is still full) but it is very tough. have also tried brushing but it is really not making a dent. Any ideas?
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    Cleaning up after the dust storm

    I was out of town for a while and the big dust storm that hit Phoenix came through while I was gone. Came home to a muddy pool with a lot of dust and other debris. Cleaned it up and have tested the water completely (haven't done this for a while). Here are the numbers. FC 4 CC 0 pH 8.5...
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    First results and now I need some help!!

    I have just received my Taylor test kit and ran some tests this morning. FC 0.5 CC 0.5 TC 1.0 PH 8.2 T/A 130 CYA 100+ Salt 3100. Temp 74 The water is clear however I do have green algae growing on the shady side of the pool. Can these numbers be right??? I have just installed a...
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    Converting to a SWG from Chlorine this week end

    I have just purchased a AutoPilot Pool Pilot Digital with RC-35/SC-36 Cell & Manifold DIG-36 / DIG-35 and plan on installing it this week end. Prior to pressing start on this unit can anyone give me some input on what I need to be doing to the water? Do I just add salt? I dont have all the...
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    How to fix a really bad full drain acid wash?

    Last year I had my plaster pool full drain acid washed and the guy did a really crappy job. You can now see drip lines in the side walls and bucket rings on the bottom. The plaster is very rough in parts. I am also having a heck of a time keeping green alge from growing on the sidewalls...
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    Wireless pool fillers

    I am looking some advise on wireless pool fillers. I live in AZ and my pool was built without an automatic pool filler!! I have had a hang over the edge filler for the last couple of years but they are not worth the money!!! I am looking at the Kona Labs SmartMeter Fill System and the...