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Thanks! So do you recommend I drain some of the pool and refill before SLAMing to lower my CYA? My pool test kit is a drip kit that only lets me check FC and PH accurately so the results I shared are from pool store. (I know, I know...I just order the Taylor Tech K-2006 kit, should be here by...

OK people, I'm about to do my first official SLAM after studying posts on this site. My pool levels are pretty on point for the most part but my phosphate level is at 500 which is why I feel like algae keeps coming back on the walls within 2 days of scrubbing, despite having high FC levels...

I found this link to some pool chlorinating liquid at Home Depot: HDX 128 oz. Chlorinating Liquid (3-Pack)-30128HDX - The Home Depot They provide 3 gallons per box and if you buy 4 or more boxes at one time, the price is reduced to $8.98 per box. I figure based on previous comments, I'll need...

Moved from here. Does it matter what time of day you add liquid chlorine? In my head it makes more sense to add in the evening so the sun doesn't burn it all off but if I have good CYA levels does that even matter?

Moved from here. Thanks for the tip. I'm a new pool owner and I've been using dichlor tablets which I just found out is not good for CYA levels. I was looking for a better chlorine tablet option for my chlorinator but it sounds like I should just use liquid chlorine. Question: How often do I...