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    Persistent Algae

    As suggested, we drained about 2/3 of the water and replaced with the city of Burbank "blend". I noted that my local water registers CH at 325 and TA of 180 with a ph around 8.2. With the refill complete, I SLAMmed and passed the OCLT. Before I get to the question, here are the current...
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    Persistent Algae

    Thanks Jason, Casey and Richard for your comments and ideas. Repeated the CYA test with half tap/half pool water and doubled, a good idea. Got the same number....60 x 2=120. It is a bit subjective so had my wife try and she also landed at about 120. So my next question is: How much of the...
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    Persistent Algae

    First post. Just received the TF-100 test kit yesterday revealing some troubling numbers: FC 6.5 CC 0 pH 8.2 TA 240 CH 975 CYA 120 (the cylinder is calibrated only to 100 - my estimate) I would like to SLAM to get rid of some low level but persistent algae, but suspect it would be difficult...