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Thank you, Donldson, I appreciate your prompt answer!

Here are my test results from last night: FC: 8.0 PH: 7.2 TA: 80 CH: 1000 CYA: 37 Temp: 70F (estimated) SI (using the dial in my test kit): 0.11 SI (Pool match calculated): -0.05 Why are the above values for SI so different?

Killer95Stang: Thanks for your feedback. Good to hear that even with high CH one can still prevent scaling and manage proper water balance. Sounds like you have a salt pool and I'm strongly thinking about going that direction as it seems like it would be significantly less work. I am so DONE...

JamesW: In response to your question, "Are you getting a good test result now?", I am still working to be completely confident. My CH is at least 700 and it's challenging to clearly see just when the color has stopped changing to a different shade of blue. Probably the bottom line here is...

JamesW: Here's a youtube link that I used to get myself started on this: And, I've been looking into this a bit since I decided $50 was too much to pay. There are lot's of good ideas out there on this. I know I've spent more than $50 trying to figure out just the right parts to buy to bring...

From the 1st video, "Count the number of drops added until no further color change". This is the key idea. When the CH is very high, it helps to use the directions, "when it is anticipated the CH will be very high".

Thanks, JamesW! I didn't get a Speedstir magnetic Stirrer because I felt $50 was pricey for it. I built my own. Doug

Hi all, My CH is very high and I want to ensure I know how to properly measure it. It is somewhere between 700 and 1000, I think. The color needs to change from red to blue, right? Is it when it just starts to change? Or, is it when it stops changing and is blue? I think I read somewhere that it...

Thanks again, mguzzy. I will read through the Pool Care Basics as you recommend. Doug

Does one usually still use Chlorine Tablets for that?

Thank you, mguzzy for that! If one has a SWG, does one have to worry about CYA?

I just got the Taylor k2006c test kit. I will measure the CSI. I don't have automation other than the timer that runs my pump and it runs 12 hours/day. Thanks for your reply, Marty! Doug

I have a couple of questions here. First, it seems like this is a really good way to go. Seems like having chlorine generated on demand would be a lot less headaches than my current situation where my tap water is pretty hard, I believe (I will measure the hardness to know for sure) but I've...

Well, I am now going to answer my own question. I found an answer on-line and here are my directions to replace the seal: You need to remove the two screws that keep the propeller cover in place. Then you should remove the propeller cover. Next, remove the 4 screws that keep the top, main...

Thanks again, Kevin, most helpful! Doug

Hi Kevin, Would that be Marina Pool, Spa, & Patio in Lakewood, CO? Thanks, Doug

Thank you, DjEclipse!

Thank you, Kevin, I appreciate the input! Doug

Hi, I am interested in finding out which automatic pool cleaner(s) are the best based on experience and research. I currently have the Dolphin Deluxe 5 which has been ok but cleaning the media bag is somewhat of a headache. My device is having some trouble so I want to take advantage of folks...

I have a Dolphin Deluxe 5 which I got in 2012 and one of the 4 rubber seals that one can see if the media bag or cartridge is removed is missing. I have a replacement but am not clear on how to do it. I think that there is debree inside the track housing that needs to be cleaned out since the...

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