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  1. akaleto

    New Saltwater Pool

    I appreciate the help! I decided on 16 x 16 x 4 trailer tiles for legs, installed at ground level. I am purchasing a gorilla pad to install under the pool (after levelling and sanding).. I decided on an upgraded filter and automatic vacuum. Installing a proper skimmer would involve cutting...
  2. akaleto

    New Saltwater Pool

    Good to know, thank you!
  3. akaleto

    New Saltwater Pool

    The Intex Krystal Clear Saltwater System, 15000 gal
  4. akaleto

    New Saltwater Pool

    I've decided to go saltwater with the new above ground pool. I have my shopping list to include: Intex Ultra 32x16x52" ($2079 Lowe's), comes with a 2800 gal/hr pump, which I understand that I should upgrade. The saltwater unit will be purchased separately ($182.00 Amazon), because I...
  5. akaleto

    Rough Year.....Algae is killing me!

    LOL...I know the reading for pH stops at 8 - it was just SO off that I tossed the next number up there. SLAM seems to be working, I can see the bottom of the pool again. Still a little farther to go, but I very much appreciate your help!
  6. akaleto

    Rough Year.....Algae is killing me!

    Testing a Taylor kit, chlorine with FAS/DPD. I will see which part of SLAM is not yet in place. Thank you
  7. akaleto

    Rough Year.....Algae is killing me!

    We live on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi so the balancing act with out little above ground pool is always a fight. (It's an Intex 15' x 48) The water is currently bright green, my testing is: FC 3.5, CC 1, PH 9, TA, 140, CYA 40. Because of this, I added three cups of acid this morning so...
  8. akaleto

    Calcium Hardness

    I have a little Intex Prism, just filled it yesterday. I let it sit over night and most of today just allow everything to kind of "settle" - I don't know if that is required, but it seemed like a good idea at the time. Anyway, I tested it today and I'm ok with everything with one exception...