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    DPD test Kit

    This test only reads to 3ppm of FC. If I want to test for higher levels of FC, can I simply add the water to a larger container 1:1 from the test tube and just add 3PPM each time until the color drops off? Thanks in advance.
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    SWG pool

    Will turning on a SWG after adding Metal remover and stain remover to a pool cause the water to turn green? FC=0 PH=7.2 CYA=0? :?:
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    Neighbor just got a new pool..

    I have been using the BBB method for approximately two seasons and pretty much have a good idea of what needs to be done. My neigbors just got a new pool. It has a SWG but on the advise from the "pool professionals" at the pool store they were advised to add stain remover and metal remover (hard...
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    Would this detract the sale of my home?

    I have had several real estate agents tell me this will detract the sale of my home! I just don't see how. :roll:
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    Question about CYA and FC

    I have my water tested reqularly by a local pool dealer, because that's where I baught the pool. But this season I decided to go full blown BBB. But while I had some Chlorinating tablets(stabilized) left over and decided to use them. Well, my CYA has risen to 100PPM and my FC is 11.5 and my TC...
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    Starting to get too cold to jump in...

    Here's an updated pic of our pool at dusk. The water is starting to get too cold to get in... :(
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    L cheapo hose problems solved!

    Well, after one two many times with plastic hose poblems, this is what I did to solve it... I realize that when it comes time to service the filter and/or pump, I will have to cut pipe. But that will not be a problem seeing how I did all this in about 1 hour. I will probably get some...
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    Some updated pics of our pool area at dusk...

    I was playing around with the camera in some low light situations and I think the photos came out pretty good. Enjoy!
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    Pool is playing tricks on me

    21 foot round 54" high pool. about 12,500 gallon. So, here's what happened... The outlet tube from the sand filter blew off. (the clamp was rusty and screw stripped.) then I lost all the water out of the pool down to the outlet port. The pump was running dry, but I think I cought it in time...
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    Hello from 93mastercraft

    I stumbled across this forum after searching for pool care and chemical advise. I've always loved the forum mode of gathering information. What better place to get information than from others who are interested in the same things you are. We purchased our first AGP last year. We decided to go...
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    Our little Disney Resort in the Back Yard!

    Our little disney resort in the back yard... 8)