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    Am I on the right track?

    I *think* I was starting to get an algae bloom yesterday. We have had a ton of rain this last few months, so I have been trying to get our CYA back up. It was reading less than 30. Added stabilizer this week to get it to 30. I will probably add more but wanted to start there. I've also been...
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    New pool; 1st test results with new test kit

    I only have the HTH test kit because my TFTestkits kit hasn't come in yet. On Fri when the PB came out and started the pool they only did a "partial start". I know they added acid and shock to the pool and turned on the pump and inline chlorinator. I don't know how much of the chemicals were...
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    HTh test kit already--can I supplement with needed tests?

    We just finished and filled our IG pool on Fri. we have the 6 way HTH test kit (bought before we found this site) But we know after reading we need the FAS/DPD. Should we just order the FAS/DPD test from TFTestkits to supplement what we already have? It looks like that is the only test we are...
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    Filling your pool--set an alarm?

    We started filling our pool today! Yippee!! It is approximately 24,000 gallons. When you were filling your pool did you set an alarm to get up and check it during the night? I really don't think it will fill up until mid day tomorrow but I feel like I should be checking it! Who am I kidding...
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    Getting started in Southeast Texas!

    We have finalized our pool plans and will be signing our contract later this week. I am including the stats of our pool. Construction should start in a few weeks (fingers crossed). size: 15'10"w x36'4"l x 22'w depth: 3'6" x 6' perimeter: 110 area: 544 decking: 700 sq ft--pea gravel coping: 94...