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    How to raise alkalinity without raising pH?

    pH 7.9 Alkalinity 100 I would normally add muriatic acid to bring the pH down to 7.4 or so but with the alkalinity getting low I'm not sure. Do I need to raise alkalinity? If so, how? Sorry I didn't do the other tests in the kit. I'll try to soon if it's that important. I know Chlorine is at...
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    Advice for high CYA level

    Fairly new pool owner. For the past year I've been maintaining our pool. I only test pH and for chlorine so far. Main source of chlorine is the jumbo tabs. In the past I was adding about 1 cup of muriatic acid per week to keep the ph down around 7.4 to 7.6. lately I've been having to add more...
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    Soil drying around pool

    I'm in central texas. Should I be watering the soil around the pool like you would the foundation for your house? I just noticed the soil is a couple inches or more away from our pool in some areas. Thanks.
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    Auto water level

    Am I correct in assuming that if I turn this counter-clockwise, it will raise the float / shut off switch thus raising the water level? What if it won't turn anymore and the water level is still low? If I push the float down I can hear the water start flowing. I push the float down and turn...