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    Diluted CYA Testing - Increased error rate

    Just for my own education- where that error would come from? Let's say I take a cup of pool water, put it in some clean bucket and then add 3 of the same cups of distilled water (to eliminate tap water additives), mix it up and then take 10mL of the mix for testing- wouldn't this dilution bring...
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    SWG source of chlorine

    I would appreciate if someone could clarify where chlorine comes in SWG pools. According to this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt_water_chlorination all chlorine comes from muriatic acid which would require its addition in the same amounts as chlorine. The salt concentration remains the same...
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    Magic Lube II might not be suitable for sliding valves

    Just to share my experience: I think Alladin's Magic Lube II lubricant is not suitable for sliding valve O rings or anywhere things are moving. I got brand new valve installed and thinking I'm doing myself a favor lubricated its O rings with this stuff. A month or so later I was trying to...
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    New IntelliFlo install

    Hi All, I was referred to the forum by one of the members and I found it extremely useful for new pool owner like myself (1 month experience). I decided to upgrade my pool station a little and just purchased IntelliFlo 011018 pump to replace old Hayward 1.5 HP one which is currently there...