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    Vacuum / Robot Recommendation

    Hi! I know the recommendation around here is to call Marina in Colorado about a pool robot. I am going to do that tomorrow, but I also wondered if there are any recommendations or advice other than that. I am looking for a robot so I don't have to vacuum any more. Vacuuming is the main thing I...
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    My numbers.

    Hello, This is where I am now: FC 10 CC 0 CYA 40 PH 7.5 ALK 100 CA ? Purple with kit K2006 My pool is barely cloudy still. You can see the bottom perfectly, but I can tell it's not crystal clear. There is pollen about, and I'm getting some sand coming back through the returns. I backwashed...
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    Consequences of too much Chlorine

    Hello, Out of curiosity, what are the consequences of adding too much chlorine? If for example during SLAM, when nobody is swimming anyway, what is the harm is adding too much? Thanks! Ben
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    Second day of SLAM

    Hi! Here are my current K-2006 numbers: FC: 8.5 ppm CC: 0.5 ppm pH: 7.4 Alk: 100 ppm Ca: ? Seems to turn purple, even when adding R-0012 first to make up for iron / copper interference CYA: <30 ppm My plan is to add some CYA and more chlorine to keep CYA around 30 and shock level FC at 12...
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    New Pool Guy

    Hi! This site is such a fantastic resource. I am starting my second summer with an in ground pool. Last summer was my first, I had a new liner installed and all new water delivered. I pretty much winged it by adding chlorine almost daily and using testing strips. I adjusted pH and added a little...