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  1. PaulSwany

    Filter Trouble

    It's been awhile since I read up on the SLAM process... I should have done that instead of draining it... However, It's down to about a foot of water now, so I'm going to go ahead and fill it. I think I'll test a little bit of what I have just to know what's there.... Should I change my sand...
  2. PaulSwany

    Filter Trouble

    I have fought with my pool this whole season.... I had an algae problem early on, then a cloudiness problem. My CYA was out, so my chlorine wasn't holding. I got that resolved and I was able to get the chemistry right in terms of FC, CYA, TA and PH... I have the TFP test kit and I love it! I...
  3. PaulSwany

    Pool is cloudy

    Got my TF-100 kit in and I'm ready to take charge of my pool! Drained out about 18" and refilled and added 3 jugs (128 oz) of 8.25% bleach. Here's my new numbers: FC - 25.5 ppm CC - 0 ppm CYA - 65-70 ppm TA - 100 ppm CH - 50 ppm PH - 7.2 I'm going to continue to monitor FC and add DE to my...
  4. PaulSwany

    Pool is cloudy

    I just bought the TF-100 test kit. I have a cheapo test kit I used to check the FC, but I can't really distinguish the difference between the 5.0 and 11.0 colors... Anyway, I'm going to do the partial drain and add some bleach during the process...
  5. PaulSwany

    Pool is cloudy

    Having trouble getting my pool clear. I've talked with the pool chemical guy at the local pool store and he gave me a clearing agent (not floc) to use... Didn't help at all. The water is cloudy, but not green and has been for about a week after we added baking soda and shock. What can I do to...