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  1. Jkpharm

    Where to begin?

    Let me start by saying I have ordered new reagents for the TF-100 to test the pool water ... I'm struggling with algae and just general *blech* of the pool. Here are my numbers: pH 6.8 FC 0 (I know this is a problem!) CC 0.5 (I know this is a problem too!) CH (calcium) 150 TA (alkalinity) 20...
  2. Jkpharm

    Here we go with the SLAM ...

    I'm a little nervous. I'm a little apprehensive. I called my husband for moral support. Now I'm coming to you guys :neutral: I started the SLAM this morning just about a 1/2 hour ago. Although our water was perfectly clear, the pool is just not holding chlorine. I was adding over a gallon...
  3. Jkpharm

    Passed OCULT once, next time - nope!

    Two nights ago, we did an OCULT and passed. Whew! I thought we had turned around. Last night we did a re-trial just to make sure. Nope. We lost 1.2ppm FC and CC is at 1. Is this normal? I did a re-trial because I wanted to make sure we were in the clear before putting the solar cover back...
  4. Jkpharm

    "Normal" FC loss during daylight hours

    I know there is probably not a "normal" amount of FC loss over the course of daylight hours due to different issues. However, is a loss from 12.5 at noon to 6.4 at 10pm too much? We did have significant and multiple thunderstorms yesterday afternoon. I'm told that has an effect on chlorine...
  5. Jkpharm

    New pool, new test kit, chlorine disappearing

    So, our 16x30 IG pool was just installed end of July 2014. This year when we opened it on May 5th, the water looked great - could've swam in it (at least it looked that way). However, we have fought all season to keep chlorine in the pool. The pool store/pool installer tested for and said...