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    Sequestrant for iron compatible w/Polyquat 60?

    I read the stain guide and our staining must be iron because Vit C wipes it right off. Ordered the ascorbic acid but I'm confused about which sequestrant for iron is compatible with Polyquat 60, which I was planning to use to keep algae away while the chlorine's down?
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    pH target vs. ideal?

    We've suddenly had a lot of rain here lately and with the Taylor K-2006 kit I show: pH 7.3 TA 150 FC 5.5 but just added liquid chlorine to raise to 6+ CC 0 CYA 50 CH 110 Should I add the suggested amount of Borax or point the return jet up to aerate to try and raise the pH, or leave it alone...
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    Cheap robot that will pick up dead algae dust?

    Could anyone recommend an inexpensive robot under $200 that is able to pick up and hold onto dead algae dust on the bottom of the pool? And I've never used a robot before....are they gentle on the liner? Thanks!!
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    Struggling for a month now with this pool

    Hi! First time poster. Last spring/summer we were caring for a terminally ill dog in a wheelchair and did not end up opening our pool at all, so it was closed for 2 years. The winter cover shredded in places, and we opened the pool a month ago to a brown, smelly swamp. Went through 30 bottles...