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    Add calcium?

    I have brand new pebble (mini Pebble, black). Fill was finished 4 days ago. TA is 80, pH is 7.8 (just added acid to go to 7.6) and calcium is 100. No chlorine or CYA yet. The recommendations are for pH in the 7.2-7.6 range depending on who you listen to. The plaster company wants it low...
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    Leaking inlet into heater

    Brand new startup with all new equipment. I got everything working, but there is a leak where the water goes into the Pentair heater. I have tried tightening the connection by hand, but it still leaks. Is there a tool to use? Or should I take the connection apart? Any suggestions appreciated.
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    Confirm units for TA and CH

    I am looking at the municipal water supply water parameters, and they are all in ppm. I was trying to see how they compare to the recommended units here, but I don't see units listed anywhere on the website or the app. Is TA the same as "Alkalinity (as CaCO3)" which is typically 105 ppm in my...
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    New startup with pebble finish

    We renovated an old pool (as part of a house renovation), and the plaster (black mini-pebble) is tomorrow (Sept 1). Is there any reason not to do a "traditional" startup instead of an acid startup? The builder doesn't care, and I will ask the plaster company. But honestly, I would prefer to...