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    First time opening pool

    Sorry, I forgot to mention the water condition, it’s currently green and I definitely need to SLAM. I wasn’t sure if I need to adjust pH levels first or SLAM then adjust pH.
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    First time opening pool

    This is my first time opening the pool without using the nearby pool store. I tested the water and have a general idea of what to add using pool math but I’m unsure of the order and timing of when to add. TA- 50 pH- over 8.0 (using k-2006 and it only goes to 8.0, 2 drops acid test got me to...
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    Swimming during SLAM

    I've read it's ok to swim during the SLAM but I'd just like to verify that my pool is safe since I have young children. FC- 17.5 CC- 1.5 PH- 7.4 TA- 50 CH- 330 CYA- 40 The water is clear with some visible algae spots I need to brush from in the pool.
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    First SLAM

    I did not add anything. I am assuming it was just an error in my first test. Thank you.
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    First SLAM

    Alright thanks, I ordered. I tested everything again and my results were: FC- 10.5 CC- 2 PH- 7.2 TA- 60 CH- 330 CYA- 40
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    First SLAM

    No, no odor really. It was my first time testing so I certainly may have screwed something up. I will let the FC get down to 10 and go from there.
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    First SLAM

    I got my Taylor k-2006 kit in today. FC- 14 CC- 4 PH- 7.4 TA- 40 CH- 330 CYA- 40 Water is cloudy blueish green. It had been completely green for about a month. I have been adding bleach daily to prevent more algae from growing while I waited for the test to come in and the water has gotten...
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    New from NH

    We've had our pool for a few years and I always went to the local pool store. I never ran into any problems until this year. I had my pool crystal clear a few weeks ago and within a three day period of pollen and heavy rain it went to dark green. I've been trying for weeks to clear it up and I'm...