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    Non-chlorine "shock"

    pH 7.5 TA 70 CH 300 CYA 50 salt 3400 Temp 91 How long will Non-chlorine shock affect CC test with fas dpd test kit. I sued 2 bags of it because I had it to try and eliminate a .5 cc reading I continuously have despite keeping the chlorine level at 20 for over a week. Why a week? Because I...
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    Chlorine not dropping

    FC 20 CC 0 pH 7.0 coming off acid start TA 40 Don't want to adjust pH or TA until I can test pH correctly due to high fc Salt 3400 CH 350 CYA 30 SWG set to 0. It has been 3 days and chlorine won't droop below 20ppm. What's up?
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    Taylor 4088

    Where do you read the CYA level on the Taylor 4088. On the fluid line or somewhere else?
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    Adjust pH up after Acid Start

    This pool is 3 months old. I did acid start again after poor install. Pool surface is substantially improved. I want to bring pH back up after adding 5.25 gal of MA (3.5 gal./10,000 gal.). I read somewhere here to ad pH up at the rate of 1 lb. per quart of acid or 21 lbs. I want to make sure...
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    Pool surface problems

    I had my pool drained by the contractor after a new pebble finish was applied (marbletite) because of improper application the first time. The cream was never cleaned off properly the first time and surface was very blotchy. The contractor acid washed the surface again today. The surface is now...
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    TF-100 CYA Mixing bottle

    My label on the mixing bottle got wet and the label has shifted. Now What? What are the measurements used in ml to perform test? We've had so much rain; pool has overfilled almost every day for past month.
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    SWG separate timer

    I would like to put a separate timer on the SWG as I want to be able to run pump 24/7. I know people here always talk about the cost issue of that, but I just don't like ever seeing any floating debris or stagnant water. I guess I'm just kind of anal about that. Would a separate timer cause any...
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    Plumbing efficiency

    Here is view of current inlets. From left to right: Main 2", Skimmer 1.5", Vacuum 1.5". I'm in the process of putting in new motor and am wondering about the current plumbing setup. Currently I get cavitation if I shut off main to use just skimmer or vacuum lines...
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    Accurate salt test needed.

    Jandy was out replacing sensor in new unit. They asked me if the unit was calibrated as they did not bring their calibrator. So, if the unit needs to be calibrated what is the most accurate testing method for home use. Right now the unit reads 3.7g/l or 3700 ppm(mg/l). Aquacheck test strips read...
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    Burning Eyes

    FC 5 CC .2 pH 7.6 TA 70 CH 240 CYA 70 Salt 3100 Pool was resurfaced 1 month ago. Mine and my kids eyes are getting irritated. The water appears to be balanced. I am wondering if the newness of the surface might be causing some irritation. Please help
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    Need New Pump

    I currently have a ~14,000 gal pool. Distance from main drain to pump is 50ft and rise from water level to pump is roughly 2 feet. Main 2" Skimmer 1.5" Vacuum 1.5" all Return lines 1.5" Current pump 1.5HP Full rated I am looking for recommendations on new single or 2 speed pumps and HP...
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    New Plaster

    FC 2.0 CC 0.2 pH 7.5 TA 40 CH 300 CYA 40 Salt 500 Temp 89 S. Florida Pool Pool is at end of 4th week for new plaster. Been Adding about 9oz acid every am to maintain pH. Many opinions at pool stores; can I bring TA and CYA up now or wait. Want to add salt next week. Thanks for the help