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    Installed a bigger pool-need help with Start up please

    The last three years we have had a 1200 gallon above ground Intex pool. we took that down and installed a new Intex above ground pool that is 3500 gallon pool. My test kit died and I ordered a new one (2006-K), it arrived today. We added water to the pool on Sunday Mothers Day. On Monday...
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    Is k-2006 still the best kit to get?

    Husband was cleaning this winter and unbeknownst to me and left it on our patio. Didn’t survive all the excess rain this winter-ugh! I can either replace all the regents etc or just buy a new K-2006, unless there is an updated one? Also anyone know a good source for used pool solar panels, ours...
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    Pool water loss during slamming

    Hoping I did this correctly... Intex Above Ground Pool 1200-1300 gallons Intex - 1000 GPH Filter Pump SLAMMED the pool for 2 weeks, then at the very end of SLAMMING had a 1/3 pool water loss due to hose disconnecting (dogs knocked it loose and we did not see until it was too late!) Added...
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    Intex UL Rating for Intext Filter Pump

    We have the Intex Filter Pump 1,000 Model 637R. We called Intex and asked if it was UL rated and they left us on hold and checked and came back with, "Yes, they are all UL rated". I clarified if she meant that all of the Filter Pumps are UL rated and was told, "yes". However I don't see the UL...
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    Pool testing advice needed

    Looking for pool advice with 2 questions. 1: does leslies actually provide a reliable CYA test number? 2: based on testing below do I need to decrease TA OR DO I start elsewhere? Back story 2nd year with pool testing. I was a slacker last week and didn’t test daily just put in the usual amount...
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    Looking for bay area liquid chlorine source

    Hi all, Not sure where to post this.. Our Local source (Home Depot) is completely out of the liquid chlorine and our local Leslies said they haven't had a delivery of Chlorine in the last three months. Anyone have a source in the South Bay (San Jose/Saratoga/Cupertino Area or nearby)? I...
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    Pool Chemistry - Do I understand this correctly?

    Hi all, We have an above ground pool - approx 1200 gallons. We kept water in it all winter and just occasionally added Chlorine (we are in CA) and the beginning of the season numbers looks good, water was crystal clear, but then we had a mishap and my DH accidentally drained 2/3 of the pool...
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    Cloudy water

    I've been shocking the pool per the CYA/Chlorine and Slam charts. (Target FC was 5-7 slam FC was 16ppm on the slam chart) Here are my current numbers after two days. 800 Gallon Vinyl above ground pool FC 4.4 CC .6 PH 7.2 TA 110 CH 130 CYA 34 I think I continue to shock with...
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    Having trouble posting

    I need help learning how to post a new question. The only way I've been able to do it is through the welcome letter they send new members but not through the forum. Denniswiseman has been extremely helpful and he advised the following: Click "Forums" top left Click what forum you want Click...