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    chlorine won't stay

    Ok, so went to local pool store..don't worry, didn't buy anything, lol. Got the water computerized tested.. CYA-13 CC-10 FC-8.4 Ph-7.4 TA-104 Adj. TA-100 CH-67 They recommended BioGuard's Power Flock, but it's raining so I had an excuse not to buy. She said not to add stabilizer until clear...
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    chlorine won't stay

    It's only hth 6-in-1..also, I did the hardness test but it didn't change colors
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    chlorine won't stay

    The first TA was with the strip..all other results are from the test kit. Today we have turquoise cloudy water with lots of floaties. I have vac going now. This mornings results: Ph 7.2 FC 5+ TA 90 CYA 30
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    chlorine won't stay

    Thank you so much!! It looks like your pool is coming along nicely!
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    chlorine won't stay

    I am getting the TF-100 on Friday, just wanting to get a jump on the green since it has been growing since last Summer when the Perma Salt chamber went out..lesson learned and staying away from that mess! Do you add bleach overnight as well to maintain?
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    chlorine won't stay

    Thanks! Should I be running the auto-vac overnight?
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    chlorine won't stay

    We finally got our cover off yesterday and the water was clear, but algae settled to the bottom. As I turned on the auto-vac it stirred it up good and now the water is all green. Initial test (via strip) was FC-0 Ph-6.8 TA-240 CYA-0 Today: Ph-7.2 almost a full box of Borax added early this...
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    Green pool

    Went ahead and did test strip until I get good test kit.. FC-0 Ph-6.8 TA-240 CYA-0
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    Green pool

    As an update, we finally got all the rain water and leaves off the cover, and the cover is off! The water itself is clear and possibly algae/green stuff is on the bottom. I'm running the auto-vac now. After the vac is done and we are back washed I will test the water and most likely SLAM
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    Green pool

    While it is possible, I really don't think they put any wire around the pool..I think it may just be grounding of the pump
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    Green pool

    Thanks for your help!! I'm not sure about bonding..I know that there is a copper wire from the pump into the ground, but I think that's it.
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    Green pool

    My parents have an Above Ground Pool purchased from Watson's. Sorry I can't add all info in signature from my mobile. It is a 33' x 52" round running SwimPro SW256TPAKS filter and UtiliTech 1.5 HP pump. It is steel wall, vinyl liner and some type of plastic/resin top and posts. Last year...