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  1. gksipple

    Can’t get FC levels to maintain

    After a week long SLAM..completed successfully. water looked great, temp was hovering around 77-80. Air temp solid 85. Went away for the weekend,and upon doing tests…everything was normal except FC. Shocked with 52 percent cal hypo. ( CYA @ 40). No FC. Ran out of CYA reagent and had to wait...
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    Which test kit to determine SLAM level & Overnight Chlorine Loss?

    I just started SLAM last night ,and upon reading criteria for success, I realized the kit I have will not show the levels of FC needed to determine chlorine levels that high. I have Taylor K-2005 complete test kit, the highest level shown for FC is 10. How am I to determine if I’ve reached...
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    Filter system question for AG

    I have a sand filter presently, but am interested in converting to a cartridge type. Can anyone advise on which brand or model would be a good choice for 18ft round with about 8500 gal AG? I currently have a 1.5 HP motor that circulates well, but I am not completely satisfied with the...
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    Help switching from Perma-Salt

    Split by moderator from HERE. jblizzle Same thing happened to me, and Im not a happy camper at all! I bought this because I didn't want to do a chemistry experiment every time I wanted to swim. Heck I barely scraped by Chem 101 in college and that was eons ago.. System worked fine for...
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    Pool Purchase Recommendations

    Considering a package deal from Watson's/Family Leisure, with stainless steel panel and their own developed salt water system. The manufacturers are Wilbar Mighty Sun and Asahi....OR an Aquarian Pool (Canada) Kamika from the Satisfaction series...from a local guy. I am debating which package...
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    Advice Please-in the process...

    I am in the market for an above ground pool. I have a somewhat limited budget,(I'm a schoolteacher) so I have been looking at Family Leisure, and a local AGP sales store. I have done enough research to know that I would like to use a salt water system. The question I have is, do I go with a...