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    Pool pump prime problem

    Last night I tried our barracuda for the first time and in order to generate enough suction I had to half close the main drain valve. I let it run for about three hours then when I was done I just pulled the barracuda insert out of the skimmer valve and returned the main drain to fully open...
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    First Test Results

    lol, I hear you guys. Just for education purposes, lets say the most recent results are accurate - what course of action would you recommend along with lowering the PH?
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    First Test Results

    Thanks for the quick reply Jason, appreciate it. I've already checked out the test kit link and will be ordering the recommended one shortly. Just wondering why pool store test results are so bad? Wouldn't stores typically have good equipment and expertise in testing?
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    First Test Results

    Hello, We've had our new pool for two weeks now and have had three tests done. After our latest test (today) the pool store said everything looked fine and only said to get the PH lower, but the FC and TC seemed high to me so I wanted to get any thoughts. Also, there was a line so I couldn't...
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    Pool opening stains

    Hello all, We bought a new house with a pool and have just started our first season with it. We had the pool company open it but we've been maintaining it since, for the past week and a half. I've brushed and vacuumed many times but can get rid of multiple (probably a dozen) streaks and...