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    Re: Pump run time recommendation

    Re: Pump run time recommendation Ok so after reading the Run time recommendation article... I'm thinking I should rethink my run time this season. I originally thought that it needed to be running if there was sunlight in the pool but I chlorinate by adding it directly into the skimmer and the...
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    Startup? What Startup? NO STARTUP after BBB!!!!!!!!!!

    Hey guys! Long time no see! :wave: Last year I joined to get answers and help with my large in ground pool. I had let it go over the winter and it was a total mess come spring last year. I wasted tons of money getting pool stored until I found this place and switched to BBB. Long story short...
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    Should I bring cya down more?

    Ok long story short, started this year with sky high cya [150]due to trichlor. Converted to BBB. Replaced allot of water[ 80%] and got it down to 70. I've been running the pool at 7-9ppm chlorine since then. It's been beautiful with no problems except... I find that if I don't add chlorine...
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    First Algae bloom since converting to BBB

    Since converting to Bleach the pool has been crystal clear this season. We have had people in it every weekend lately and t's had a heavy bather load. I have been keeping the Chlorine level high due to a previous medium-high CYA reading. I've been running it between 7-10 ppm. Keeping it...
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    Finally got to use the pool!

    Well guys, I finally got to use our pool yesterday. We threw a Birthday party for a friend and invited a small crowd over. Everyone had a blast. The water is finally just warm enough to be tolerable lol. And a few pictures I've taken lately... Btw...the Trouble Free way is working great!
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    Anyone else put floaties on your feet when in a pool?

    so, random thought this morning. Does anyone else ever put arm floaties on your feet when floating in the pool in a tube? it really works great, more of a recliner for the pool...haha
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    Finally got Full test results.

    Ok guys, I ordered the Taylor K2006 test kit and just did my first full tests. I'm a bit confused on the FC vs CC but maybe it's right idk. The pool is a Vinyl lined 16 x 32. Sand filter. I use Trichloro Tablets for chlorination. FC: 7.4 ppm CC: .4 ppm??? PH: 7.0 TA: 80 ppm CH: 140 ppm CYA...
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    Aeriating to raise Ph

    I have been trying to get my pool balanced out but have made some missteps due to misreading of samples. I do not have a good text kit. I have a 3-way basic Chlorine, PH, TA test. Currently My ph has dropped to about 6.8. I have directed my returns to break the surface of the water in hopes...
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    My Amateur Photography Car pictures

    A huge passion of mine of taking photos of cars, Particularly race cars and beautiful autos in general. A couple weekends ago me and some friends went to South Georgia Motorsports Park for the biggest "small" tire race on the planet - Lights Out V. Here is SOME "coverage" of said event. The...
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    Who's into Cars? My real passion

    Hey guys, Im Dave. I'm new here and i've posted my pool picture etc. I see most of you really have very nice yards, pools, landscaping etc. It's obviously a passion of yours. I'm right there with you but just starting out. Where-as I am becoming a photography buff... My real passion since...
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    New guy form South GA

    Newbie coming in from Georgia. Just stating checking out Pool forums while looking for info on how to properly care for it. Thank God I found this place. Anyhow, here my pool. Thanks - Dave
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    Here my little slice of heaven.

    Bought our home last year with this beauty. Just got it opened up for the spring. We are located in South GA