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    first pool opening..when to do chems?

    I'm glad I waited tested again at 8:45 pm FC 2.0 CC 0 TA. 140 CYA. 30 PH 7.8 I'll take for now. TA a little high and pH creeping up :)
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    first pool opening..when to do chems?

    6:45am FC. 8.0 CC. 1.0 TA. 170 CH. 60 CYA 40 PH. 7.7 Time to add 21oz muriactic acid :| As per pool calculator wish me luck.
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    first pool opening..when to do chems?

    At 7:45 PST FC 1.5 CC 0.5 Nice to see CC fall to. 5, a lot kids in pool today . Temps here in Sacramento are staying well above 100 degrees for a week now. dropped another 1/2 gallon jug 10% tonight we'll see tomorrow if CC is gone. Hopefully shock treatment won't be needed.
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    first pool opening..when to do chems?

    Thanks for quick reply Added 1/2 jug 10% liquid chlorine last night FC up to 3 now 12 hrs later will recheck tonight for CC hopefully It falls. Pool still looks good running pump 8-10 hrs a day
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    first pool opening..when to do chems?

    Here's my readings after first week FC..5 CC 1.0=TC 1.5 PH 7.5 TA 150 CH 80 CYA 30 1st time checked CC a little alarmed alot of activity this week. It has been over 100 everyday Starting to get comfortable with test kit now
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    first pool opening..when to do chems?

    Hello I don't have a chlorine reading yet to measure after dumping a gallon of 10% two days ago. Had a high level immediately adding so I thought I should wait a day or two first. Ph is approximately 7.5 No CYA also.Haven't tested for TA yet. My question is do I get the FC up first then test...
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    Doughboy Pool Package

    Finally.up and running. Two speed pump soooo.. quiet. Will test water today and I'' ll post results tonight. Hopefully to be splashing either tonight or Sunday. Setup timer to run between 6-10am and 6-10pm. I do have a question. Should take water sample with pump running or not? Thanks..
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    first pool opening..when to do chems?

    I'm right there too. going to setup Pump and Filter tomorrow TF-100 Kit arrived yesterday. Already, dumped a gallon of liquid chlorine because I knew the water was going to be stagnant for a day. I'll post my results this weekend.
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    Doughboy Pool Package

    Good morning Today's dig day coming in to frame out.One question. Quoted $1200 install. Does that include ground leveling? Reason I ask Is because one guy is coming with tractor and different person will do install.
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    Doughboy Pool Package

    Guy Did you get my PM.
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    Doughboy Pool Package

    Hey I just realized were neighbors! Cool
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    Doughboy Pool Package

    Hey Guy Thanks for sharing your setup with me. That's a very similar package to what I ordered. But , before everything arrives I want to make a order change Want to move up to 2 speed and change to a XStream cartridge system. Less water usage(meter) no backwashing and don't have deal DE...
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    Doughboy Pool Package

    Is Haywards DE "bump " cleaning effective or just a clever marketing ploy
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    Doughboy Pool Package

    Thanks for the link. I meet two cartridge conditions. 1) Water restrictions 2) high electrical rates
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    Doughboy Pool Package

    Are you a cartridge filter fan? Thinking about have pool store credit me the $600 and get my own pump and filter setup. Leslie's is putting together some options for me.
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    Doughboy Pool Package

    Is the Matrix self priming and 220v
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    Doughboy Pool Package

    Fair enough. I'll keep it simple and pick up the 2speed pump. Do you have a favorite?
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    Doughboy Pool Package

    Rates in my area are high more than .20 per kWh. Its between the super pump vs and the super pump two speed .If prices are close I'm going VS route
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    Doughboy Pool Package

    I'm running 220 out to the yard. VS pump lists for quite a bit less than 2hp ECO and since that model from what I can gather is holding up well I should be fine going with it I hope. Thanks again for walking me thru this process.
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    Doughboy Pool Package

    Hey Linen I just finished talking to my pool rep. you sold me the pool explaining my wishes to get out of single speed pump they sold me. I suggested the the Hayward ECO Star not knowing my Doughboy will only accept 1.5 outlet piping. While everything out there it seems has 2in. So, they...
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    Doughboy Pool Package

    Hello everyone Noobie hear grateful this forum. I just put a deposit down on 28' ROUND AGP 18K gallons plus . Hayward PowerFlo Matrix X 1.5 hp Pump and Hayward EC50AC Perflex DE Filter. Being in Calif. My concern is power consumption from the single speed pump? Has anyone had experience...