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    Draining and taking down pool

    This is the first year for us having an Intex 42" x 15' above ground pool. I was wondering if I need to do anything special to it or if there are any tips for draining and taking down a pool. What should I do about cleaning it once it is drained? The water in the pool is still nice and clear...
  2. J

    Need help with new pool

    I added some pH Minus on the 10th when the pH went to 8.2 and ever since then it has been between 7.5 & 7.8. However, my question now is about the FC levels. Last evening it read 5 - FC and 7.8 pH. I added some algaecide since I had not down that yet and I am still getting out a few...
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    Need help with new pool

    I added the amount of clorox that the calculator said after all of the conditioner was gone and this morning I finally have chlorine. Here are my current test reading: FC - 8 CC - .5 pH - 7.8 TA - 290 CH - 400 CYA - assuming it is at 30 since that is the amount I put in yesterday. Do I need...
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    Need help with new pool

    I added a small jug of clorox to the pool last night. This morning I went and got some stabilizer/conditioner. I have the amount to raise it to 30ppm in the skimmer in a sock. I have the filter running. I guess my next question is what do I do next? Thanks,
  5. J

    Need help with new pool

    I had originally started using the 1" tablets in the filter and there was never any chlorine reading on the test strips. I did try and shock the pool about 1 week ago but that still didn't produce any chlorine readings on the test strip. I also used some pH down one day last week and that...