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    Elevated pH

    My water has evaporated to the return output and I noticed that my pH levels have elevated from 7.6 to 8.0. I tested my TA and its maintaining 90. With the water being lower than usual, I think the return is aerating the water causing my pH to be higher. I have well water and used the bucket...
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    CYA Question

    I added CYA on for the first time on Tuesday afternoon. My level read 30. I tested other chemicals this morning and I have the following: FC 3.5 CC 0 Ph 7.4 TA 90 According to poolmath I should keep my FC up to 4. Should I increase my CYA? How often do I add Liquid Chlorine? Its going to be a...
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    Chemical question

    I passed the OCLT and used the bucket filter to get rid of iron. My water is crystal clear. My testing numbers tonight are as follows: FC 3 CC 0 PH 7.4 TA 90 I started with CYA 30 Poolmath is suggesting lowering TA with baking soda and adding 7.8 oz of liquid chlorine to bring FC up to 4. What...
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    Just Filled and Green Pool

    It took me 5 days to fill using well water. We had some rain in between. My Ph and TA was very low so I added baking soda, cya, and liquid chlorine last night. When I rinsed filter cartridge it looked kind of slimy I'm worried it could be algae. My numbers today are as follows: FC - 4 CC - .5...
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    Chemical Help Needed

    I just finished filling pool and tested PH and TA. PH is a yellow color and TA is either a 20 or 30 it turned pink at 20. What are my next steps. I haven't added anything to the water yet only have filter pump flowing. Pictures are below.
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    Pool Math Calculator

    Do you enter the full water capacity or 90% capacity? The description of my pool listed capacity based upon 90%.
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    Step by step guidance on balancing water after pool set up

    Hello, I'm completely new to this. I'm preparing to set up a 18x48 Coleman Vista II above ground pool. I've purchased the Taylor K-2006 testing kit, Intex 2,500 filter pump, and Intex skimmer. I've been reading threads on getting started and still don't completely understand my next step after...