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    Ben Powell and his "high pH pool" theory

    As a pool technician (which doesn't mean much in most cases, but I really try to educate myself), I can tell you that from a customer point of view, a high ph actually causes less irritation to the skin and eyes than does a lower ph. Having said that, in most cases where this has been noticed...
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    Dirt Looking Stain

    I forgot to ask... do you need numbers other than chlorine, ph, and alkalinity? Michael
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    Dirt Looking Stain

    I'll have those Thursday for you... I'll post then. Michael
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    Pool Stains With Pics Questions

    Thanks for your reply. The only thing I have tried is commercial metal control (Jack's Magic, Stain Treat from United Chemical) and tile soap. I'll give the stains a shot with your suggestions and see what happens. How many vitamin c tablets should I use? Michael
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    Dirt Looking Stain

    Hello, I have a pool that I just took over that has what appears to look like dirt on the pool walls and floor. After brushing and vacuuming, it became evident very quickly that it wasn't dirt. The pool has had metal control added from day 1 and the pool is only about six months old. In...
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    Pool Stains With Pics Questions

    Hello, I need some help. For each of the following stains (which I have included links to), could you please tell me: 1) what are they 2) what causes them 3) how to remove them 4) how to prevent them The links to the stain pictures are: * Black Stain * * Brown Stain * * Copper &...