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    Does anybody's pool get too HOT to swim in?

    I am a new pool owner took so much work to get my backyard all set up for it. Lots of money spent. I'm trying to enjoy it finally had my first dip yesterday but man this thing gets hot fast. It can get in the 100's around here during the day but still we're talking even at night it's almost too...
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    Safely adding bleach with SWG?

    Split by moderator from HERE. Please do not hijack old threads. Always ask your own questions in your own thread. Thanks, jblizzle If we have a saltwater system should that be off when pouring bleach in need to get my FC up? I know the filter needs to be on but it's ok that the SWG is connected...
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    Is this rust/orange looking build up normal after only a week?

    I have only had my SWG and pool hooked up for about a week now. I am a first time pool owner still learning and have already made some mistakes, like adding Borax alone to adjust my pH when I should have added it in combination with acid as well. I did not notice it until today but is this...
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    Adding Borax without adding acid

    If we add Borax without adding acid are we in trouble (what if the PH and TA levels are fine)? Is the water not safe to swim in until I add some acid? I made a mistake in adding Borax trying to adjust my PH but misread the PoolMath adjustment as it was basing my Borate off a value of "0" which...
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    Lowering my TA if my PH is where it should be?

    I am a first time pool owner so please bare with me. I took my first tests the other day and it looks like I need to lower my TA. The PoolCalculator says to first lower my PH to 7.2 but what do I do if mine is already there? Do I just add some Muriatic Acid? I have also added about 32oz of...
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    New pool and Saltwater System advice

    Hi guys, So I finally have done all the dirty work leveled and put up my pool, patched the darn wall liner that had a pin size needle hole, ran my pump for 24 hours with the recommended salt. Now it's time to fire up the Saltwater System. I know in reading the manual and a bit around here that...
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    Help what to do with leak on the top of the wall?

    Oh boy so it's almost midnight here. My pool is almost filled to the rim. I was about to dump some salt in, run the pump and let it go overnight....and what do I find a freaking leak. What do you guys think I should do? Theres none on the liner that I can see it's on the wall it looks like it...
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    Will any of these work for bottom liner protection?

    Hi guys, I am new here have been reading and reading and lurking for awhile, finally leveled my ground, bought my pool/saltwater system and am going to finally install the thing tomorrow. I have a couple questions about some protection on the bottom floor. I know the recommended stuff to use...