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    40 min results show little increase

    I'm in the process of testing to decide how much chlorine my pool is using daily... I added LC to bring my FC up from 4.66 to 7 Tested again in 40 mins My FC is 4.77 Used 6% LC Should I assume my bleach is bad? CC 0 Cya 34ish It is overcast today. Thanks
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    Quick Rise in CYA

    I opened my pool in May with a CYA of 35. I use 3inch tabs (which I know include CYA) Right now my CYA is sitting at 75. Is this an acceptable increase over such a short period of time? Figuring splash out and added water throughout the summer, I wouldn't have expected such an increase...
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    through the wall skimmer

    Does anyone have any experience with putting a "through the wall skimmer" in an intex pool that didn't come with the hole precut? Can you cut the liner without concern of the liner ripping? How the liner should be prepped before adding the skimmer ect.? TIA!
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    floc process

    I've completed my slamming and I've added plenty of floc to my pool. The dead algae looks to be coming together. But it's all floating on top of my water. The water underneath is blue. I generally use floc at night but I came to this stage this morning. So now I'm wondering if this is the usual...
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    Opening a pool supply retail store. Need advice.

    I own a service and retail business. I am looking to begin selling pool supplies and providing water tests for customers. I love this site and have been using it personally. I'm interested in your opinions on brands of pool chemicals. Which brands do you feel that you get the best results with...
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    Recovery from algae bloom- Taylor K 2006 results

    I have been battling an algae bloom. My water is now mostly clear but on the hazy side. I just received my Taylor K 2006 today. Here are my tests results 7.4 PH 7 FC 0.5 CC 190 CH 190 TA 45 CYA Should I lower my TA by lowering my PH and just allow my fountain to bring my PH back up? Does...