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    Fighting the Green monster - quick question

    Fighting a green swamp in a 13,000g outdoor pool. I've read the tutorial a few times but I have just a couple of questions. Here were my results 2 days ago right after I shocked it: FC 25 Cc 3 TA 20 PH 7.0 CYA - I guess there is none cause my test filled the whole tube and the dot was still...
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    Dead Algae? Fine dust...help.

    Thanks everyone for all your help with turning my pool back to swimable and beautiful condition. After a CYA through the roof I drained/refilled and got the chemicals balanced. I've been maintaining for 3 weeks now and all seems to be well. Overnight test and all. Except.... This fine dust...
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    New Comer - Read Pool School - Fighting algae, I think...

    Re: New Comer - Read Pool School - Fighting algae, I think.. Thanks everyone for your help. I drained it all the way after double checking the table. It's beautfuil now... THANKS AGAIN!!! See pics below... Now it's time to work on the plumbing! Cheers, Ali
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    New Comer...Bringing a pool back after 10 years.

    Thanks all for your suggestions. So, let me see if i can't address some of this stuff and give you guys a bit more insight. The pool has been refilled and looks 100x better than it used to. From green and mucky to turquoise and clear. I replaced the 4 cartridges in the filter, it's not a...
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    New Comer...Bringing a pool back after 10 years.

    Hello Pool Friends, I'm new to pool care but I have been researching everything I can for the last two weeks. My goal is to be a master and take control of an out of control situation with the hope of having a well maintained pristine pool My parents have had this pool for 25 years, it was...
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    New Comer - Read Pool School - Fighting algae, I think...

    Re: New Comer - Read Pool School - Fighting algae, I think.. I don't know the water table, how do find out? What does testing my CH do? Regardless of what it is, I don't really have another water source... Any guidance on pump/scrub (if any) process. Thanks for the help.
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    New Comer - Read Pool School - Fighting algae, I think...

    Re: New Comer - Read Pool School - Fighting algae, I think.. Ok...I guess I'm draining tomorrow. The forum says about 60% of the pool is sufficient to replace. Pool store (who I don't listen to). Said to replace it all just to be sure. A couple of questions: 1) what do you recommend for...
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    New Comer - Read Pool School - Fighting algae, I think...

    Re: New Comer - Read Pool School - Fighting algae, I think.. Alright Pool Helping Guidance Givers. I have my TF100 Test kit finally. And I ran the same tests twice to to make sure I wasn't insane. Here are my results: FC 0 - No drops, after the scoop was put in it turned pink for a split...
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    New Comer - Read Pool School - Fighting algae, I think...

    Re: New Comer - Read Pool School - Fighting algae, I think.. Yep...well...the pool store did (leslie's) and stated that there was no issue there... That's the only thing I have to go off of. Will I be able to test that with the TF100 test tonight? While the pool is green and was orignally...
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    New Comer - Read Pool School - Fighting algae, I think...

    Re: New Comer - Read Pool School - Fighting algae, I think.. Yes very anxious! :-D The water itself is fairly clear, and getting more clear everyday (very subtley). But the pool surface/concrete itself (even though the concrete is green) is still a darker shade that it should be...with dark...
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    New Comer - Read Pool School - Fighting algae, I think...

    Re: New Comer - Read Pool School - Fighting algae, I think.. Thanks RobbieH!!! I purchased the TF100 test kit and will be testing the results this evening and posting it. Given the water hasn't been replaced for 10 years (other than standard evaporation) and the fact that my dad used a lot of...
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    New Comer - Read Pool School - Fighting algae, I think...

    Re: New Comer - Read Pool School - Fighting algae, I think.. 1. Answer: Ok, thanks, I'd like to get a kit where i can post results on this forum for guidance. Tftestkits.net takes 4 days to deliver, I'd liket o pick one up today. Do you have any recommendations of a local kit? 2. Don't get...
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    New Comer - Read Pool School - Fighting algae, I think...

    Hi this is a great forum and some really good reading, thanks for everyone's efforts and knowledge sharing. Here's my situation and I apologize for not having accurate results posted (I'm at work right now), but I would love to understand what's going on in principle at a high level: There is...