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    Opened pool with CYA of 70 - can I still SLAM?

    We started our pool last year, so this is the first official opening after a winter of non-use. We clean up and opened the pool by following the steps listed in Pool School as well as following forums. My initial readings are below. The water is a little cloudy, but I think its mostly because I...
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    Accidental 'extras' in the pool

    Hi! Well, it took a few months but we finally had our first experience yesterday of some extras in our pool. Kids were playing, one swallowed a bit of water and then threw up. I evicted everyone then scooped out everything I could find and turned the filter back on. Earlier that day my FC was a...
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    Changes in levels - whats protocol

    Hi again - great advice the first 2 times I've posted, so I'm back again. I've been trying to figure out the appropriate run time for my SWG (new pool, new pool owner). I was testing daily and FC remained on higher end, so I dropped down the run time. My SWG cannot reduce percentage. I skipped a...
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    SWG run time

    Hi again - looking for some advice on my SWG run time. I have an Intex Krystal Clear ECO system and a ~4400 gal pool. Per the manual, it states that I should be running the pump for 8 hours and the SWG for 6 hours. (Pump is Intex Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump). When doing this, my FC remains...
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    Where to start

    Hello! New pool owner here, with limited knowledge. Been reading through PoolSchool and the Forums, as well as the occasional youtube video for set up. Purchased a 15x48 Bestway above ground to entertain the kids this summer and I just purchased an Intex 26441EG Sand Filter Pump and Intex...