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  1. K

    Newby: First water test

    Pictures for sure when I get the rest of the yard done. The pool was the first step of a complete back yard reno.
  2. K

    Newby: First water test

    Thank you for all the help! I am sure I will be bugging you all with more remedial questions till I get it nailed down.
  3. K

    Newby: First water test

    Muriatic acid its. Do you guys know of a good source for aquiring it? I saw that I could get it on amazon. Its calling it a ph reducer instaed of muriatic acid. Is that the same thing?
  4. K

    Newby: First water test

    After using pool math it is suggesting that I use 53 oz by weight of dry acid or 39 oz of muriatic acid. Does it matter which one I use? And does that sound correct?
  5. K

    Newby: First water test

    That's why I am here Mr.Bruce! The guys at the pool store started contradicting each other and actually got in a pretty heated argument while I was standing there. Which honestly I thought was kinda funny,but never the less decided to do a little research and that's when I found TFP!
  6. K

    Newby: First water test

    Thank you guys for the responses! @Mr. Bruce the water looks great! @ Texas Splash I had my water tested by the local pool store and they said that I had 0 ppm iron or copper. @ kimkats so far I've added chlorine pucks, conditioner, and have shocked my pool three times using 2lbs per treatment...
  7. K

    Newby: First water test

    I just completed my first test on my new pool with my Taylor k 2006 test kit. I welcome any tips or info that you all willing to provide. 8-free chlorine 0-combined chlorine 7.8- ph 140- total alkalinity 50- calcium hardness 37- CYA
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    Pool light suggestions

    I am looking for a good above ground pool light. Anyone have any suggestions? I would prefer to not have a through wall light so I don't have to cut a hole in the wall. Thanks in advance!
  9. K

    Pool factory pool question/review

    I recently ordered my pool from the pool factory also. Great people to do business with. I bought the contempra 33' round pool. everything arrived perfectly and I assembled it this last week. The instruction were so so in my opinion. Never the less I got it assembled and it looks awesome! I...
  10. K

    Hello from fountain Springs ,Ca

    Hi! Thanks for your response Kim! All I have are the test strips. I will be ordering the suggested tf-100 test kit today.I seem to already be having a problem. I shocked my pool last night and almost immediately the pool water went from clear to a clear blue/green. I was planning on taking a...
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    Hello from fountain Springs ,Ca

    Hey everyone! I am a brand new pool owner with a 33' round ABG pool. I have never owned a pool and know pretty much nothing. I could use any and all advice that you people are willing give.