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    Pool test results.... Whats wrong

    13500 gallon plaster pool. Using bleach only. FC: 4 CC: 0 TC: 4 Calcium: 200ppm CYA: 40 TA: 90 PH: 8.2 I know I need to add acid to get the PH down but I am still getting algae forming in the pool. What may be the problem. Already cleaned the filters (DE)
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    in line liquod chlorinator

    Whats a good in line liquod chlorinator? Need one before the spring.
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    What size pump should I have for my pool?

    Pool size is around 13,500 gallons. I have 5 ports in the pool for curculation. Pentair DE filter system. I think my pump may be undersized. Its a challenger pump.
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    Can't get rid of the algae...help

    I have lowered my water level twice according to the pool math to get the CYA down. Switched over to liquod bleach for my chlorine. Brushed the pool daily and cleaned the DE filters twice during the process. Everything seems to be spot on with the pool math calculator. Did the overnight...
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    liquid chlorinator question?????

    Is there any such thing as a liquid chlorinator? I would like to get away from having to add bleach by hand if I can. If so, what are the brands that seem to work best? Thanks in advance
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    Pool test results

    13,500 gallon pool, plaster with DE filter system, bleach, no spa Using TF-100 test kit. TC=3 CH=200 TA=190 CYA=45 PH=8+ CL/BR=1-2 Pool math says add the following 41oz. bleach 33 oz. muratic acid 200 oz. calcium chloride dihydrate (what is this?) Pool is crystal clear with no visible algae...
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    slamming question

    I am in the midst of slamming my pool. Trying to get the FC up to 18 (according to the chart) if I am reading it correctly. CYA is around 45. Please correct me if I am wrong. My question is what do I look for during slamming? What is my objective? Once I reach my objective, then what? Thanks...
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    bleach question

    When I go to the poolmath page it is asking for % bleach. I don't find that info anywhere on the bottle. How can I tell? I bought Clorox splash-less regular in a 116 oz. bottle
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    Getting my CYA level down and then what?

    I am currently refilling my pool as recommended to get my CYA level down. Do I then run all the tests again, plug into the poolmath chart and go from there? Just what is my next step. I am new to this pool thing and am wanting to get it right. Thanks
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    I need some help.....please

    Here are my findings with the TF-100 kit. 13,500 gallon pool (or there abouts) no spa plaster pool DE filter system with inline chlorinator (using pucks for chlorine) FC-4.5 CC-0 TC = 4.5 275 CH 110-120 TA PH 8.2 3-6 CL/BR 110 CYA I am currently draining 70% of my pool I have been...
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    chlorine tablets or just plain old bleach

    Does the TFP not recommend using tablets and just using bleach? If so, why? I have an inline chlorinator and have always used the hockey puck type tablets. If I continue to use tablets, what am I looking for as far as ingredients? I live in south Texas where the weather is hot and humid. thanks
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    green powdery dust

    I am getting a buildup of green buildup on the walls of my pool. When you brush it down it just looks like a green dust cloud. The pool is crystal clear and everything checks out good except the cyanuric acid which is around 150. My local pool company suggests it might be pollen and I used and...