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    Which part/element in the SWG converts the salt to chlorine?

    I have an intex sand SWP, which is exactly two years old. I just filled a new intex ultraframe pool (the last one fell apart). I put the requested amount of salt in it (260 lbs), and the pump has been running for 10 hours a day, for about 4 days. The other chemical levels (including cyanuric...
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    Chlorine level increases as it sits??

    I use the TF-100 test kit. Whenever I am testing for chlorine, whether it's free or total, I have noticed that as it sits it reads a higher level. In other words, when I first drop the 5 drops of test in the tube it is pale yellow, within as little as 10-15 seconds it is brighter yellow (or, is...
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    What should I balance first (opening pool after winter)?

    Hello! First time opening a pool. Also, first time attempting to balance chemicals using the TF-100 test kit plus the Pool Pal mobile app. I have quite a few questions (the questions are highlighted in blue), so thank you so so much, in advance, for any help with the following.... I have...
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    New pool. Green owner, green pool.

    Hi. This is my very first pool (that I am attempting to service myself) and my very first post on any forum. Please bear with me and my extreme lack of knowledge. :confused: I own a 10K gallon vinyl Intex pool. I use a saltwater filtration system. 1-My pool has been inundated with TONS of oak...