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    My Bleach is green...is this ok?

    Hi folks, From my readings of the board. The advise is to use 'plain' bleach..with no additives. I've been buying the 6% Great Value walmart bleach...the bottle says nothing about it having any extra stuff in. However...the bleach is lime green looking...is this normal? The bottle of clorox...
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    Liquid Chlorine Banned at Texas Pool Stores?

    I called Leslies today to get a price for Liquid Chlorine, and was told the state did not let them sell it. Does anyone know why? Is there some negative to using liquid chlorine that prompted this ban (assuming it in fact exists...?) Thanks!
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    First set of numbers for my pool...

    Hi, My TF-100 kit arrived, and I have taken my first set of readings. These are the numbers: FC 1.0 CC 0.5 TC 1.5 pH 7.8 (hard to tell this one really accurate using the kit) T/A 130 CH 90 CYA <20 (i could still barely see the dot when the tube was almost full) What should be my first steps...
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    Algae appearing..how much Shock to use?

    Good evening TFPers, I am seeing evidence of algae appearing in my pool (if started from scratch with fresh water and chemicals added by the pool guys two or three weeks ago) I have been waiting patiently for my test kit to arrive for several days...but unfortunately it has not arrived yet...
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    Baracuda Vacuum Coverage

    Our Baracuda Vacuum appears to only clean about a quarter of our pool. When I look out the upstairs window, the pool floor near where it is plugged in is clean, but the rest of the pool has dirt/dust scattered around on the floor. Any suggestions for getting the Baracuda to roam more? Or am I...
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    Where are the Stickies?

    Hello all, I'm new to the site, and really like what I see so far. I've ordered the testkit everyone raves about...but would now really like to read the always referenced stickies. I gather there has been a recent site reorg....and all the links to the stickies are now invalid..can someone...