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  1. tessv

    pH test

    Hi all!!! I got some unexpected pH readings last night with the Taylor kit, so this morning I pulled out my pH stick and pH standard... wanted to show you the pic of my results using the standard 7.2 solution with Taylor... Why would it be reading so high??? New kit rec’d in April, I...
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    Black Algae?

    Hi, all! Quick question... After a long opening process (see my thread in the “opening” section), we finally have folks in the water, and my numbers are holding where they should... During that process, we noticed a few areas on the walls that seemed to have Black Algae growing... when we...
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    SWG Install Position

    Hi, folks! Quick question here--we've been getting high salt readings from the Jandy (Pentair isn't connected yet). I've been trying to just arm myself with info while I wait for my K-1766 test kit to arrive (looks like tomorrow). So, my question is--does the position of the sensor impact...
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    Help!!! Yikes!

    Hello, everyone!!! We slid our pool cover open for the first time since closing in the fall and are opening to a black VERY STRONG SULFUR scented pool... Also have plaster erosion on the tanning ledge. Guys are coming tomorrow to check the ledge. Just wondering if the general opening...
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    Company at noon... ugh!

    Hi, everyone!!!! I need to update my sig line to reflect that we have two swgs on the pool now... normally does just fine, but we’re fighting an algae bloom that’s trying to get started... I’m going to go get some bleach now, but need to prob add dichlor too to bring cya up... It’s going to...
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    To SLAM or not to Slam

    Hello, beautiful people!!!! We've had an excellent season this year as our builder added a second SWG to our pool. We've been following TFP recommendations and have a beautiful, EASY pool compared to last year... here's my question... Two days ago I noticed that there was some "yellow" debris...
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    Newbie Questions--Seeking affirmation/guidance

    First of all, what a phenomenal resource all of you are!!! I have blown my morning trying to read as much as I can before posting, lol, but am mostly wanting to see if I'm thinking about all of this correctly. . . I hope all of the helpful info is indeed in my signature--if not, please let me...