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    Trying to balance with no cya

    Did full test this morning and here are the results. FC 10.5 PH 8.2 TA 140 CYA 0 SWG 3000 I know I am starting the shock process. Water is clear but I don't think FC is holding yet. I added stabilizer in a sock/skimmer last night. I know it won't show up for a week or so. If I'm researching...
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    Which Polaris to buy?

    I need a new pool cleaner. :( With the size of my pool can I get by with the Polaris that doesn't need the booster pump? I would love some suggestions! :-D
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    cloudy water after algae

    Here is my long story short! Last summer we put in a new liner, sand filter, and installed a SWG. Yeah! Our Hayward 1 1/2 hp pump died again in the fall. This was our 4th one in 9 years. We put in a 2hp this time hoping it would help problem. Thinking was our pumps are so far from the pool we...
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    Do I raise cya or shock first?

    Hey friends, starting the pool up and needed help with the order of doing things. I know I already have an algae problem (not too bad) but when I tested I realized the cya is probably 0. Here are the numbers. FC 0 TA 120 CH 100 Ph 7.9 CYA 0 So, do I start shocking tonight with bleach or do...
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    tear in liner!

    First let me say I have missed you guys!! When I saw the tear today I new exactly where to go for help! This tear is in a spot that pulls away often and we have to pull it back in. The liner is 7 years old and I know we need a new one but the estimate is $4500 and it is just not in the...
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    What time of day should I run pumps?

    Hey TFP friends! I have missed you guys! The water is under control so haven't been as "needy"! I have a new question for you. Again, trying to save money, I want to cut back on the runtime of the pumps. It has been running 24/7. I know, that is crazy, but the timer broke and was never...
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    opening green pool with BBB

    I am so excited to find you!! The economy has hit hard at my house and pool chemicals are not in the budget this summer! We are ready to treat the water for the first time but we want to use BBB. My test kit is not intact so I am flying blind until I get a new one. The water has turned...