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    Need to SLAM, PH is 7.8

    Need to start SLAM process, but PH is 7.8. So should I lower it first or just start dumping in bleach (recommended amounts of course) and get dead armed from brushing?
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    R-0870

    Can this Reagent go bad? After adding 40 drops of 0871 and not the slightest hint of change, I poured out the sample and opened a new canister of powder and this time, it only took 11 drops (5.5 FC)...so I'm guessing its bad? Also, this weekend, I added 4lbs of stabilizer. How long will this...
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    CYA is AWOL

    New home, new pool last year. Found TFP early on and was all BBB all summer. Worked great, got great advice. Last summer CYA was 90+, partially drained and refilled and eventually got CYA to the 60-70 mark. Closed pool, opened this summer to clear water but huge green algae covering the...
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    My Question/problem of the day...

    I have a ton of questions, but hate starting a new thread for each of them, so I'm going to have one thread that I will ask most of them here. FINALLY got my test kit, and here are this afternoon's numbers- FC - .32 CC - .08 PH - 7.4 TA - 90 CYA 80 So according to the calculator I need to...
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    CYA

    I've drained and refilled and have the CYA at what I think (kit shows up today or tomorrow) is a workable level. Q. Throughout the summer, will CYA levels be affected by evaporation? That question has been driving me nuts for a week
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    Speakers

    I'm not really a speaker/stereo guy, but I want to have some speakers outside, around the pool. I have some Bose surround sound speakers not being used (with the new house when purchased), will they sound okay hooked to a stereo system? Just not sure how SS speakers work vs. regular stereo...
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    Main drain (sophomoric giggle)

    I'm trying to drain my IG to drop the CYA level...does every IG pool have a drain at the bottom of the deepest part? And should it be draining water if the pump is on waste? FYI, there is only 1 valve on the inflow side of the pump. I'm currently vacuuming through the skimmer on waste...
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    Trying to clean my new green pool

    I'm in a similar situation pool wise, but don't know if I should start a new thread or continue my question here? Always start your own thread. It prevents hijacking :) :wave: Butterfly First, I'm new and ignorant to the ways of pools. I too have a high Cya number (Leslie's pool supply...