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    Tying to get pool open, Still dealing with high CYA, got my new Taylor Test Kit.

    I have been partial draining and refilling on and off since last week since pool store cya reading of 200. Saturday I had another sample checked with reading of 145, it's been a slow go. The only chemicals that I have added has been Clorox. My water is cystal clear and the water temp is 76. I...
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    Waiting on Test Kit to arrive. Suggestions Please.

    Good morning: Still waiting on test kit. After dumping some water and refilling I added some clorox and left running all night. I couldn't find a cheap test kit locally but found strips with cya test. I know the strips are not going to be as reliable but I was curious since the store said my cya...
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    Waiting on Test Kit to arrive. Suggestions Please.

    I did order the k2006 kit. Hopefully it will be hear by Monday. V
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    Waiting on Test Kit to arrive. Suggestions Please.

    Thanks for all the responses. I have added my location to my profile. Yes the test was done at a local pool store. I was using pool strips. I will try to pick up some sort of kit today if I can locate one. Thanks again. V
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    Waiting on Test Kit to arrive. Suggestions Please.

    Good morming. I am a newbie to the site and trying to get started with this season. At the end of last pool season before coving our pool I added a rapid shock and a algaecide and later covered the pool for winter. Monday I uncovered our pool to find the water to be very clear. Thinking that I...
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    Hello:

    Thanks. Funny you mention the mineral pack, It was suggest by my pool folks that I keep it this morning when I had them test my water. I chose not to get it. Had them test water this morning really high cya, been draining and refilling today. I have been doing a lot of reading today. Will order...
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    Hello:

    I'm new to TFP. We are in the 4th season with our pool and looking for more cost effective means to take care of our pool. Looks like a great site. V