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    First year closing

    Looks like the year is coming to an end . Had a pretty good first year owning the pool, had to order reagents once as I ended up SLAMing 2x. Could I get some insight on my first close? I think I’ll plan on using polyquat 60 as we have an extended close up here in MI. Thanks
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    Solar Cover

    Is there a solar cover that’s more permanent that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg
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    Solar Cover

    My solar cover has a rip at one of the seams.. Anyone have experience in how I should repair that ?
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    Introduction

    FC 8.0 CC 0.0 pH 7.4 CYA 40 TA 130 CH 175
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    Introduction

    So I have completed the SLAM, and am letting the FC drift down to recommended levels. Now what’s my plan to maintain the pool, do you guys run a DPD test everyday? How often do you check CYA?
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    Introduction

    Just curious. What is the cause of this small amount of algae sticking around? I’ve slammed for 6-7 days now. I vacuumed every day, but I wasn’t brushing multiple times a day for the first 3-4 days
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    Introduction

    So there’s still been this pesky small amount showing up. I’ve been brushing it 2-3 times a day and vacuuming once but missed last night. Just keep the SLAM going? Did I read somewhere that it is okay to swim in chlorine at SLAM level?
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    Introduction

    So I believe I passed an OCLT the other night, but yesterday there was still trace amounts of some algae in the bottom of the pool so I continued the SLAM and vacuum The pool has definitely become much clearer each day and looks almost perfect besides the trace amounts I was not able to check...
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    Introduction

    I brought my CYA up to 40 yesterday and started running the filter all night and into today I then brought FC up to 17 (aimed for 16) at around 10:00 am this morning I vacuumed the pool and re tested a couple other times in there but am still at 15 FC and 40 CYA at 2:30 pm When should I re...
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    Introduction

    The sediment on bottom does seem to go “poof” when I try to hit it with the brush .
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    Introduction

    So I added some CYA to the skimmer sock, and a gallon of 10% chlorine Re test tomorrow One thing, we’ve vacuumed the bottom the last two days and today it looks like there’s sand covering the bottom again. The filter was new in 2014 , thoughts?
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    Introduction

    Will do, Thanks! May be the sun.. I haven’t had the cover on due to skimming and vacuuming the last few days
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    Introduction

    7.4 pH
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    Introduction

    I also think the pool is more like 18,000 gal. Not the 15500 I previously stated
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    Introduction

    0.5 FC 0.0 CC 250 CH 120 or 130 TA Closer to 20 than 30 I believe for CYA
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    Introduction

    Ordered Tf100 with speed stir Water looks clear. Bugs are starting to show up on the surface so I’ve been skimming them off Believe the pool holds 15,500 gal It’s still about 8 inches short of full, so I think I will fill it, brush, vacuum, and start running the filter tomorrow as I am...
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    Introduction

    Thanks all I will probably order the TF100 instead, are any of the add-on’s recommended? And I guess I am curious what my first steps should be when opening my pool up in the next couple weeks 1. Fill? 2. Test chlorine & cya ? Then that will tell me my next step? Would appreciate some basic...
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    Introduction

    Hello everyone, My name is Troy and I live in Michigan. Purchased a home in the fall that has an above ground pool that looked to be pretty well maintained. Although I have never cared for a pool, I am a Water Operator for the city I live in and consistently use chemicals and calculations for...
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