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    14 days into Slam battling sand colored Algae - help

    I have been battling a sand colored algae for 14 days. Water is crystal clear, but there is stuff floating on top of the water it looks like a peeled sun burn skin floating on top. I am 14 days into slam and brush the pool daily and test a few times a day. Cannot pass OCLT. the PSI on the...
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    Opened pool and need help with what chemicals to add

    I opened the pool a few weeks ago had to add 4-5 inches of water once I took the cover off. I put the solar cover on to raise water temp, which is no at 76-78. I also added on 40 lbs bag of salt and 2 lbs of CYA based on my initials few tests a week ago. Here are my current test results Using...
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    1st slam, CYA level and first close

    I am getting ready to close the pool for winter and was going to slam before I close. I tested the water using the TF-100 kit with magnetic spinner below are my results: FC 14.5 CC 1 TC 15.5 CH 75 TA 50 CYA 50 Should I raise the cya to 70 before I slam and close? My close plan: I live in...
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    Newbie with first test

    I used tf-100 kit with magnetic spinner: here are my results 9/18 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm pool is located Helena al 35808 22600 approx pool volume(36’ x 16’, depth 3-7.5’) rectangle Ph 7.5 FC 4.5 CC .05 CH 75 ppm TA 50 CYA 30, did this test twice I am using the robot vacuum a few times a week and...