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  1. tclary47

    Permanent stains or fixable?

    Pictures don’t do it justice on how dark they are but we had algae that was eradicated and left behind these stains in plaster. No metals in the pool as I’ve tested for that. Is vitamin C tablets best course of action next to try and remove the stains? TIA Balanced pool. Everything within...
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    Little confused - High TA - FC non existent

    Hello- have had my pool balanced for a long while and recently was away for 2 days. Pool is 18000 gallons plaster. I added 80oz of liquid CH two days ago. Today I took the TF-100 and tested it all again: According to my TF-100 TA: 110 PH: 7.8 FC: 1 (if that) CYA: 60 if I’m not mistaken -...
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    UPDATE: FINALLY got the TF-100 and tested... now what?

    THANK YOU FOR THE SUGGESTION - Y'ALL ARE AWESOME AND I ALREADY LOVE THE TESTING KIT. With that said- here are the results of my tests. Not sure what to add from here. Chlorine: .5 (if that - not holding Chlorine) PH: 7.8 Calcium Hardness: 750ppm Total Alkalinity: 60 CYA: 0? EDIT: Plaster Pool...
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    New to pools

    PB finished pool 3 weeks ago. Gave a 1 hour crash course while throwing in a ton of acid and essentially said good luck. Picture is of my water test this morning 3 weeks since PB left. Attempting the stay on top of it. Water is currently decently clear. Leslies recommended to raise the...
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    Taking the plunge... (pun intended)

    Wife and I are set on a new fiberglass builder. We got 5 quotes and this is the 2nd cheapest but most open and trustworthy in our opinion. Father-son team and I am looking to confirm the pricing for what we're getting. 16x30 Fiberglass Pool (freeform) 9,000 gal 3' concrete decking w/cantilever...
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    Thanks!

    Hey there, First time posting - love all the knowledge yall have. Wife and I are currently in the process of "interviewing" and selecting a PB. We have been torn for a while now on if we just want to go Fiberglass and get it over with or not, but we are getting there - Slowly but surely...