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  1. arbernet

    slam high CC

    Lost my water over winter t a leak. refilled pool with a combination of 2/3 well water 1/3 city water. ware is very clear, no debris starting point FC 3 CC 13 PH 7.5 ALK 90 CYA 0 PHOS 300 BOR 80 added stabilizer to bring CYA to 80 and borax to get PH to 7.8 started slamming 3 gal 6% bleach FC...
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    lost water over winter

    my 27' pool was installed last spring. drained it to skimmer level and covered it in fall. regular winter here in Georgia. I lost most of the water. I foolishly started re-filling then realized my error there. I have lost 5 inches in a month . Pool is now at 19". Can anyone recommend a patch...
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    hayward Return Jet Fittings vs Hose/Pipe Fittings

    I am looking to buy a hayward salt generator for my 17K above ground pool. I understand about sizing but can someone tell me the difference between Return Jet Fittings and Hose/Pipe Fittings. My hayward pump and sand filter are currently hard plumbed with pvc. thanks
  4. arbernet

    pool covers

    I am looking at getting a pool cover. What are the thoughts here on mesh versus solid?
  5. arbernet

    chlorine percent

    i found an inexpensive bleach (1.99 / 121 oz) but it does not show chlorine percent. it does show 1 oz bleach to 1 gal water = 200 ppm. Is there some math to calculate percent from that?
  6. arbernet

    combined chlorine

    i have been following the BBB method for about 6 weeks now with great results. I use the taylor TF100. After complete test i take the sample to my pool store just as a sanity check. (a little paranoid while i am learning.) I am not interested in their recommendations just want to compare there...
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    getting FC level up

    I am having trouble getting my free chlorine levels up. My test results are attached. I use a TF 100 for testing. 7.5% chlorine. the chlorine requirement shown is from the pool math app i put 80 oz of acid in and aerated for 6 hours.
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    which SWG brand

    Hi folks. Looking into switching to SWG. Searching thru all the options is mind numbing. Any advice on brands ? what to stay away from or preferences? Not sure if recommendations are allowed here. If not my apologies. thanks in advance
  9. arbernet

    new pool boy

    Hi all, we just added a 17K AG pool to our back yard. I am absorbing all i can here ot reduce the work load. I have a tf-100 on the way and hope to rid myself of the pool store.