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    NJ recommendation for pool heater repair/ replace

    I have a Hayward natural gas heater 150 BTUs with a CE error - I m just outside NYC in Bayonne . Off the top of my head ? its 6-9 years old Any Recommendations greatly appreciated ! Deb
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    🤦‍♀️ In a pinch what solid chlorine tablets would be Safe to use occasionally with my liquid pool chlorine (10%)

    Trichlor? i m having real issues finding liquid pool chlorine and assume it will only get worse as the season progresses . is it safe to use trichlor occasionally as an alternative to my liquid chlorine ? Tu
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    CYA 0-10

    FC 4 CC 0 Ph 7.5 TA 60 Water Temp 84 12x24 above ground / heated Ok - yes I went away for 10 days- my youngest Added chlorine and tested levels - first time for her so we stuck to chlorine and ph while I was away - Pool is crystal clear . I forgot to log CYA last time I tested July 8th but...
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    Discharge hose question

    Is changing the discharge hose on the filter something I can do ? Pool guy has it too short and when backwashing it is dumping into neighbors yard instead of down the side of my lot to the street . Why is it duct taped - that s how it was "fixed" last summer - it only drips a bit when back washing
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    TA 120 but everything else is good

    FC 4 CC 0 Temp 82 Ph 7.5 CYA 55 Above ground heated 12x24 Last couple of weeks TA has gone from 70 to 120 All I have used is Home Depot liquid chlorine It s crystal clear Should I be concerned ? thanks Deb
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    ?‍♀️New water questions !

    Hi everyone ! I m back !!!! New liner Again -sigh - all new water 12x24x52heated above ground pool Heat is not on yet - been a chilly spring in NJ Water is Crystal clear - temp?60's Added liquid stabilizer -0 affect - No CYA I replaced some reagents last August - could R13 be bad ? could...
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    Passed OCLT BUT when In doubt SLAM ?

    Last night 8:30 pm 24.5 FC/.5CC Today 8:30 am 23.5 FC/0-.5 CC/TA70 PH 8.2 /CYA 70 ( maybe 65) might be drifting down a hint And I added a bit over SLAM level quantity of bleach because test results to the contrary while I can see the bottom - it just looks just a hint “off”/ less sparkling...
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    Pretty sure it’s pollen and tree debris but just curious

    Yes the trees are right next to the pool -why? I live in a city on a tiny lot surrounded by houses and apartment buildings - they give the illusion of privacy Just keep noticing dust on the stairs -a faint hint of dust - brown/green - can t imagine at chlorine levels I have that. It’s algae and...
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    Sigh puzzling FC numbers ?

    Yes I know my CYA is ridiculous - haven t used a puck since July and have backwashed and refilled darn near daily - but it s mid September in New Jersey and I m not draining - refilling at this point - besides I bought out Lowe’s pool essentials liquid chlorine about 3 weeks ago !!??? Tuesday...
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    After SLAM- when and what to adjust first

    Pool is crystal clear and algae free Current pool temp 72 Although I ll be heating it for the weekend crew If I get home by tomorrow night Chlorine 22 Combine Chlorine 0 Ph 7.5 Alkalinity 100 CYA 0 Chlorine is just starting to drop -5days after last addition of liquid chlorine at SLAM...
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    Thank you !!!!!!

    This group - the Tf 100 and liquid chlorine save the day ! I go home Thursday to a crystal clear pool With a much clearer understanding of the chemistry - Thank you all SO much !!
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    Finally got my test kit T100!!!!!!

    I don t know if my signature is automatic so 24x12x52” heated vinyl above ground pool Partially shaded 1HP Hayward sand filter / Hayward heater FC 7 PH 8.2 TA 120 CYA 85-90 Water is crystal clear There is a hint of green dust on bottom step I have someone who will add liquid chlorine today...
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    I give up -24x12 above ground pool 52” - heated

    I have SLAM ‘d the pool twice in past month Last time took a week - And I test daily with liquid reagents test kit Today after more than a week chlorine is finally down to between 3-4 ppm /Alkalinity 100 Ph 7.6 Had water tested no phosphate issues I swear it has never become 100 % clear It s...