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  1. bryansanders

    Green won't go away!

    All my readings are: FC 16.5 CC .5 CYA 40 pH 7.5 FC before bed time was 16.5 and this morning same number. The only thing that changed was the pH from 7.2 to 7.5 from adding baking soda. I am on day 2 of slamming...any suggestions? Add some DE?
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    Article: Truth about pool cleaners...

    I found an article that may be of interest to the group. Basically it's about automatic cleaners. One thing I found interesting was the comparisons, hopefully it is beneficial to the group. AquaBot Breeze XLS = AquaBot Rapids XLS = AquaBot i2 - Doheny's XLS AquaBot Breeze 4WD - AquaBot...
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    Time between swim ability and closing

    This is what I am going to do until the water reaches 60 degrees...keep FC up and vac when needed. Keep cover on (to keep out leaves, etc.) until time to test or clean. Once water temp is 60, follow AGP Closing procedures...drain to proper level, plug return, drain hoses/filter, remove pump and...
  4. bryansanders

    Pool/Deck Build

    This has been and still is a long process. But I'll get ya up to speed. My Father-in-Law gave me and my wife a pool. A big pool. 33' x 54'' big. We started the pad for the pool back in November 2014 after we built the 1st deck. We didn't have enough material for all of it so we were in search...
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    1st results!

    Ok so I got the TF-100 in today and tested my untouched pool and this is what I got: FC 0 CC 0 PH 7 TA 5 drops pink up to 20 drops pink, stayed the same... so 50? CH 75 CYA 20 Looks like I need a little bit of everything!
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    Ladder question...

    I am just checking to see if anyone has experienced ladder issues such as them being too short. I am about a foot short inside and out. I have sand bags inside as a base now (pic shows boards) I will be adding a deck soon so not real worried about the outside. I do believe the ladder is extended...
  7. bryansanders

    Newbie

    I have acquired a 33' x 54" pool. Been prepping the pad all Spring and bought the new liner. In the process of adjusting the liner and filling it up. See my post about "liner issues?". I am most certain I will be visiting the forums often as I really don't know much about pools and such...I hope...
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    Liner issues?

    Hello All, Started putting an overlap liner in this weekend. See pic. I have about 1.5 feet of water in it, the liner is starting to show a few twists. Should I cut the water and drain the pool and adjust the bottom more or keep it in place and let the water do it's work or what... the pool is...