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Off the chart FC, PH, what to do next?
I've never run into this before and could use help. "Officially" opened my pool Friday. Had poor numbers but clear water and figured I could adjust as always. Now it seems like I've lost control of the chemistry. First tests were: FC: 0* PH: 8+ (got purple) TA: ~100 (not 100% confident in...- wmckenzie
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- Forum: Testing and Balancing Your Water
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Copper Test Question
Can anyone recommend a good reliable copper test kit? Our pool has generally stayed balanced since I started using this forum. But my daughter's hair tends to turn green. We have a copper roof near the pool and copper gutters and downspouts. My pool is covered unless we are in it but I'm...- wmckenzie
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- Forum: The Deep End...
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Blue Granular Residue in Pool
New user. Love the site. First month in taking over for my "pool guy". Question: I am finding a small amount of a light blue, granular (grains the size of very course salt or sand) substance in my skimmer bag and some quantities in the bottom of the pool. Any idea what exactly that is? I...- wmckenzie
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- Forum: Just Getting Started
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wmckenzie - New user pump question
Hello. I'm new to the site but have already picked up some good info. (Taking over my own pool care after a bad experience with my pool service.) I'm trying to figure out my pump flow and how often it turns over my pool water per 12 hours. Any help would be appreciated. (Admittedly, I...- wmckenzie
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- Forum: Introduce Yourself