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    NEED HELP! Opening pool myself for the first time!

    Today my pH is 7.0 and TA is 70. Do I need to do anything? Raise the pH? Thanks in advance!
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    NEED HELP! Opening pool myself for the first time!

    No dark stuff in the bottom, just some leaves and a couple of frogs in the skimmer. Thank you!
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    NEED HELP! Opening pool myself for the first time!

    Day 2 .. SLAM was a success! It took all day, but the FC number steadily went up and I passed the test, clear pool with losing 1 point overnight. Today’s numbers: FC 21.2 CC 0 pH 7.6 TA 85 (I said 85 because it turned red at 80, but REALLY red at 90) CH 150 (I have a vinyl liner, so I don’t...
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    NEED HELP! Opening pool myself for the first time!

    Oh ... I thought it was on this forum that I learned about it. I will await a reply. ?
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    NEED HELP! Opening pool myself for the first time!

    Thank you! Do I add the chlorine all at once? Just pour it around the edge?
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    NEED HELP! Opening pool myself for the first time!

    My dear son-in-law helped me get the pool uncovered and the pump running. This is year #4 and for the first time on opening, the pool looks AWFUL. I don’t even ewant to say the word ‘algae’, but I am pretty sure that’s what I am seeing. Cloudy water, lots of pollen, greenish tint, something...
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    Pool slides, recommendations?

    Are yo Are you friends with my wonderful pool contractor? Haha He keeps telling me the same thing about a slide! Our pool is on year 4 and my grandkids really want a slide.
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    CLICK HERE to Become a TroubleFreePool.com Supporter!

    That worked! Thanks! I have learned so much and saved so much money because of this forum.
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    CLICK HERE to Become a TroubleFreePool.com Supporter!

    I am trying to donate but I keep getting sent back to this page. How can I donate?
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    Borates with SWCG

    The guy came and opened my pool and he must have shocked it. I am still waiting to see what else he added. Here are my initial test results using the FAS-DPD FC 11.2 CC 0.1 (practically no change on this test, so I said 0.1) CYA 30 TA 80 Ph 7.6 CH 170 Salt 2700 I think I need to raise the salt...