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    Should I be concerned with low TA?

    I have an overflow/waterfall in my pool that runs every day. I also try to maintain a lower PH ( 7.2-7.4 ) to help with an ongoing fight against metal stains. This combination of aeration and acid addition causes my Alkalinity to drift downward to 50 without intervention. When this happens, I...
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    ProTeam Spa Metal Magic

    I have been using "Jack's Magic Pink Stuff" as a sequestrant in my pool to fight ongoing metal stains. At almost $25 a bottle, it gets pretty expensive. Searching for an alternative online, I discovered "ProTeam Spa Metal Magic" for just $7 a bottle...
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    High CYA, CH, and Metal

    I recently bought a house with a 12,000 gal pool and have been studying this site to learn how to take care of it. I just got a Taylor test kit to check the water. The issues I need to address are high CYA ( approx 200 ), high CH ( approx 700 ), and high metal content ( heavy stains on steps...