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Thanks guys, that makes sense, and is not something I would have considered. I keep learning new stuff on this site :)

My pool is running fantastically, no odors at all. However, I have a curiosity question. To make a bad pun, something I continue to read here just doesn't pass the sniff test. What's at issue is the assertion that the chlorine smell is caused by chloramines, not chlorine. If that's true, why...

My own experience with cellulose was far less positive than those of the other posters. Once I get past the initial spring cleanup, I need to backwash my DE filter about every 8 weeks. This is based on 10 years experience. However, 3 years back I got the biodegradable bug and tried cellulose (I...

Thank you. It's coming down very slowly, which I guess is a good thing.

Okay, I have got the pool stable after SLAMing, as follows: PH: 7.5 FC: 27.5 CC: 0.0 CH: 250 TA: 80 CYA: 70 Borates: 40 Salt: 3200 From what I've read, and the Pool Calculator, I do nothing at this point. Is that correct? I just wait for the FC to fall on it's own? Do I leave the SWG off until...

Thanks. After re-reading the SLAM section, I realize I shocked, but didn't maintain. Back to work.

New to taking care of pool chemistry on my own after 11 years of relying on the Pool Store. My SW pool's water had a greenish tint for the first time ever this spring. I bought the TF-100 test kit and got the following numbers: FC: 0.5 CC: 3 PH: 7.5 CH: 225 TA: 110 CYA: 50 Decided to shock and...