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    I can't figure out what happened - please help

    I have been following advice from this forum for 2+ years. I opened the pool later this season than before, but, never experienced this problem. This is the first time in 2 years that my readings are not good. Please help me figure out what might be wrong. Thanks in advance. TH=100 TC=.5...
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    I want to go back to Blue from Green

    Hi......I have been following your methods since last year. I went on vacation for 1-1/2 weeks, instructed my son to read and apply chemicals as needed; however, when I returned, my pool is green.....here are my readings. Please let me know what I need to do to get back to blue and accurate...
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    General (hopefully) question re Valves when vaccuuming

    Hi - I'm wondering if I properly vaccuum my pool in relations to my valves positions. (Be kind - I'm new to this so I may not say proper terms, but, I'll try.....here we go....). I have 3 valves on a pipe that are connected to the front of my pump and filter. I know that: 1 controls the pool...
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    Testing Using the Dilution Method

    I have been using the dilution method until my TF kit arrives tomorrow :-D I read in a post that I can test even further than I have. Tell me what the multipliers are, i.e.: 1 part pool water to 1 part distilled water = multiply x2 1 part pool water to 2 parts distilled water = multiply x3...
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    I feel like my algae is here to stay-can't get rid of it!

    Hi, I'm new to pool ownership after home purchase and new to the DIY pool maintenance. Last year I had a service company service me weekly; pool was always blue. That got too expensive and now - algae for 2 weeks. My readings this mid day were: TC - +10 (I ordered one of Dave's kits today)...