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    What kind of Algae is this?

    Sorry for the poor pictures, my phone was having a hard time autofocusing underwater. So I'm on night 2 of my first SLAM - and while vacuuming up everything at the bottom, it sure seemed like it had a yellow color to it. Think more "sand" color. My CYA was around 38, so I've been keeping my...
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    Is there a difference in brands when it comes to Liquid Chlorine or Stabilizer?

    Awesome! Yeah - on the Liquid Chlorine, I've just been getting this Walmart brand of bleach. As for CYA - I've just been mixing brands. Didn't figure it would make much of a difference, but I'll keep an eye for the 99/100%.
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    Is there a difference in brands when it comes to Liquid Chlorine or Stabilizer?

    Are they all about the same? I know with Liquid Chlorine, the strength maybe different, but for the most part it's all the same right? What about Stabilizer? I see brands like Pool Life, Clorox, Walmart brand, random pool store brands... Does it really matter???
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    First TF100 Test Results

    Water looks great - clear and free of any odors. After sitting for about 35 hours without anyone in it, I can start to see just a little bit of Algae at the center, but just barely. I'm gonna vacuum and start adding CYA!
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    First TF100 Test Results

    Hey Guys! Just got my kit in - keep in mind, it's been pouring rain for the last two days. Finally got a break between showers - it may rain a little later this afternoon but after that, it looks nice for a week. PH: 7.8 FC: Originally 5 - as I was writing down my results, it turned a slight...
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    Super Blue automatic cleaner keeps getting stuck on steps

    Hey Guys! AG round pool owner here with a Super Blue cleaner. When I run the cleaner, it always winds up getting stuck on our stairs, specifically, the area between the wall of the pool, and the start of the back of the steps. Is there anything that I can do to prevent this? It's essentially...
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    First time Pool Owner - basic questions!

    Perfect - sounds good!!! Thanks so much!!!
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    First time Pool Owner - basic questions!

    Okay! So big thanks to everyone who posted and mknauss who helped me out here! Got some liquid chlorine added to the pool, and I'm finally in a safe zone! Now - my TF-100 Kit is ordered, but will likely be here next week. Unfortunately, it's supposed to rain here for the next 6 frickin' days...
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    First time Pool Owner - basic questions!

    That's the exact reason why I was like "Something isn't right" Monday. I figured as much.. I do all the work on our cars, and mechanics make me facepalm. I figured the big box pool industry was the same.
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    First time Pool Owner - basic questions!

    Thanks so much guys!!! I'll do that now! If you recommend the TF100, that's the one I'll go with! I'll read through those now!
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    First time Pool Owner - basic questions!

    Hey Everyone! So quick background - I have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to Pool Care. I've read, talked to three local pool stores, and I seem to find contradicting answers from everywhere - even from employee to employee at the same darn store! So - here we go! I've had the pool for...
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