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    FC loss during day extreme

    I opened the pool a couple weeks ago to clear water, but a few piles of leaves/dirt that I suppose I should have vacuumed out before I closed last year. Filled up the water and ran a full set of numbers. FC was obviously 0 CYA was 0 ... assuming possibly an amonia problem...was 40 last year and...
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    CYA reading odd

    Hello everyone. That time of year again. Opening the pool and trying to get an initial test out of the way. Im using the TFTest Kit bought new 1 year ago. Last year I had a CYA of about 35. Drained no more than 1/3 of total pool capacity during closing last year. Open pool this year and get NO...
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    Test results -- Looking for opinions

    I recently finished a rehab of a neglected pool. Have it filled and would love to get this balanced and happy. Also, unless any test results make the pool unsafe for swimmers, I expect to host a graduation party tomorrow afternoon. Just something to keep in mind if that in any way makes a...
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    Sand, Sand and Portland, or Vermiculite with sand & Portland

    How can I tell what the bottom of my pool is? I included a couple pics in case this helps. I have some areas of the pool floor to patch (about 30%) and am trying to figure out what to use. Thanks, Anthony [attachment=2:zzjnn4k1]photo.jpg[/attachment:zzjnn4k1] [attachment=1:zzjnn4k1]photo...
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    Liner Thickness and Color Pic Request

    I am in the middle of trying to bring my pool back from the dead. One step is a new liner. Found the place I want to order from (I can afford) ... but have a couple issues. I am rather partial to blue...always sorta thought that was the way it was supposed to be. The place I am looking at to...
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    Pool repair

    I purchased a home with a pool back in November. First home, first pool. The pool was in complete disrepair. Vinyl liner brittle, cracked, and torn. Pump and filter assembly never drained prior to either of the two winters the house was vacant. The concrete pad around the pool is cracked and...
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    New member with newbie questions

    Hello everyone. New member, new pool owner. I recently purchased my first house and along with it got my first pool...or what is left of it. House was a forclosure and the previous owner certainly didnt care much about the way they left the house, pool, yard, etc. Anyway, they never winterized...