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    Check flow Autopilot

    New Autopilot SWG, new Vinyl liner and new Variable Speed Flow pump all installed end of last season. SWG is working fine then every time i return (hours later or next morning) the check flow valve is on. Skimmer basket, pump basket and SWG "basket" all clean. I have been experimenting with...
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    How can i check my combined bromine in a spa

    i have the taylor test kit. when doing the OTO test. i get a dark yellow reading suggesting 10 or higher. Can one use the regular 10cc chlorine test on bromine or am i wasting my time. i have tested it this way a couple of times to see how much combined bromine/organic matter i have. i seem to...
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    calcium hypochlorite shock and trichlor tablets

    Can i shock with calcium hypchlorite if i use trichlor tabs in my chlorinator? I've seen several warnings not mix the two. Does this just pertain to not mixing the chemicals together before adding? Or can i a chemical reaction still occur if they are added at different times? Thanks
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    Low chlorine reading

    This is my third season as a pool owner. Last two seasons i seemed to be doing ok with the chlorine levels. This year my Combined chlorine reading and Free chlorine reading both frequently read low. I have been reading the pool school FAQs and this is my suggested action plan. just wanted...