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  1. rbwamsley

    Build up on spillover wall tile.

    I have some build up in only two spots on my spill over wall. Any ideas what this is? Also, I’m curious as to why it’s only in these 2 spots.
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    Why am I getting differences in Chlorine levels with 3 different samples taken at the same time.

    Good morning. I'm currently SLAMing my pool and this morning I was testing for OCLT and I got 3 different results. Notes on samples: Filter pump and cleaner pump had been running all night and were still running. All samples were pulled with in 10 min of each other. All samples were pulled at...
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    How to clean algae out of Multi Cyclone 50

    I have grime and algae build up in the bottom of my Multi Cyclone 50. I have purged it and that processes cleaned about half of the gunk out, but the other stuff seems to be stuck to the bottom along with the algae. Does anyone know how to clean these?
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    Started my SLAM last night. Have a few questions...

    I started my SLAM last night and have a few questions. 1) I read I should brush down all pool toys, tanning ledge chairs, and etc. (currently they are out of the water). Do I do this in the pool, make a separate bucket of highly chlorinated water, or use some other chemical? 2) Should I target...
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    Is this algae?

    I posted another thread a week or so back stating that I was going to SLAM pool due to algae (See thread here). After much discussion and an OCLT which produced a result of 0.5ppm it was decided a SLAM might not be needed. On to this week... I see what I think is algae appearing, yesterday...
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    Preparing for my first SLAM

    Hi All, I'm preparing to do my first SLAM starting Thursday night. I'm keeping my water balanced as best as I can until then. I'm waiting until then so I can give it the attention that is needed. Also, it is supposed to rain today and tomorrow, so I'm hoping that will drop my CYA to an...
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    Can someone explain to me how pool stores are working their water tests results?

    I'm new to testing my water myself. Previously I was going my local pool store (not one that uses accublue) and getting my water tested. Their results always showed my chlorine levels on a scale where "target levels" are between 2-4ppm. Is the pool store adjusting their scale they show based on...
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    Somewhat Newbie - Need help with levels and algae

    Hi all, I need some serious help. Over the past month and a half I have been having issues keeping my water balanced and algae away. Tired of the pool stores, I purchased the TF-Pro kit received it a couple of days ago and have started testing. The first issue was that my CYA was way too high...