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    Needing to replace Pentair quad 80 cartridge filter

    Hello, I’m in need of some guidance. I need to replace the pentair quad 80 cartridge filters x 4. They are not cheap in price. Any idea of possible options for the OEM 178655 filter. Please advise. Thank you
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    CH of 700 should I be concerned

    Tested my water and results are FC 5, PH 7.6, TA 90, CYA 70, CH 700, Salt 3400, Borate 30. Water looks Great. Should I be concerned with a high CH. I am going to work on lowering TA to 80 with MA. Also I would like to thank this forum for guiding me on testimg my borates using the drop test...
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    Calcium Hardness Results... Should I be alarmed

    Tested my pool water today and pool chemistry was: FC 5, PH 7.5, TA 80, CYA 70, CH 800., water temp 90. Pool water seems to look good. Was in the process of debating whether or not to add borates to 30-50 ppm to control ph drift due to SWG. My wife is concerned about health hazards. If I decide...
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    New to TFP method. Water Balancing

    I have a 12, 000 galloon plaster pool with a salt water generator. Any advise on what should be the optimum FC, PH, TA CH, CYA levels. Pool is in direct sunlight for most of the day.
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    Actuator's

    In my pool, the valves are automated using the easy touch control panel and wireless remote. I had 3 pentair compool actuator valves that went bad and would no longer work. They were replaced with the brand super pro. Should I be concerned or are they just as good as the pentair. Please advise...
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    Re: Anyone regret adding borates?

    Re: Anyone regret adding borates? Hello, everyone. I'm a newbie to the BBB method and began to adjust my pool chemistry using Bleach, Baking Soda, MA, and stabilizer. Currently PH 7.5, FC 4, TA 80, CYA 70. I read some threads pertaining to adding borate to 30-50 ppm to pool water. I have a...
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    Pool & Spa System Sanitizers

    In the process of building a pool and need some additional help. What would be the best alternative to a chlorine system? I was thinking of having a CLFree system installed. Please advise. This will be our first pool. Thanks