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    FC low after attempt at SLAM

    FC has been low and it was suggested I have algae and should SLAM. I used the Pool Math calculator and it said to raise my FC from 0.5 to 24 I need to add a little over 6 gallons of 10% liquid chlorine. Yesterday I added 4 gallons because I didn't want to overshoot. Tested an hour later and FC...
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    Converting to SWG and first time pool owner

    We are converting our IG pool to a SWG. According to the manual, the pool chemistries must be balanced before adding the salt. We opened the pool a couple of weeks ago. It had some visible algae, but now it's clear with small amount of stains on the liner. We want to add salt now, but the...
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    New Pool Owner converting to SWG

    HI all, I'm new to TFP and new to pool ownership. The IG pool came with our new house last summer. It is 16 years old. The previous owner decided to not maintain it last summer, so when we moved in mid-August it was a mess. Lots of leaves, worms, etc in the deep end. We cleaned out the...