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Hello all
I took my water to the pool store today to get it checked. These
are the numbers they gave me:
Temp: 78
Saturation Idx: -0.5
TDS 600
CYA: 40
Tot Chlorine: 8.9
Free Chlorine: 8.2
PH - 7.4
TA: 38
Adj TA: 26
Tot Hardness: 324
Copper - 0
Iron: 0

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My PH and my TA are both low in my pool (not extremely, just a little) I know I
have been told before that you should treat one and it will automatically help
the other. Which way is it? Do I treat the PH or the TA?
Jackie/Kentucky

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My gunite pool was painted a few years back with an epoxy paint. Can
anyone recommend a good quality paint that will last more than a few
years? Are there any alternative to epoxy paint that will work?

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Here’s my stats: 33,000 Gal, vinyl liner, kidney shaped
Chlorine, Free 1.0 ppm
Chlorine, Total 1.0 ppm
pH Below 6.8 (Neon yellow)
Alkalinity 10.0 ppm
Cyanuric acid 80ppm
I am targeting the free chlorine to 2.0 ppm, the pH to 7.2. I
understand that the alkalinity should be 80-120 ppm and i’m ok on the
Cyan. acid.
So……
to raise alkalinity, add baking soda and […]

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Hi Everyone,
I’m lazy and hate getting out the big bulky pool vacuum when my spa
has some dirt in it. I have been surfing the web for a solution and
found a product called the Polaris Spa Wand. Has anyone tried it and
if so how do they like it? Or does anyone have a different/better
product to suggest?
Thanks
Debbie

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Yes, or you could get their Super Algaecide Plus

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Hi
With a meter:
I have a Pentair Amerlite Underwater Light, 12 volt, 300 watts that has
stopped working.
I have tested the voltage from the transformer to the junction box.
Test OK..
I have tested wires resistance from the ends to the bulb socket. Test
OK..
I have tested from the wires connected at […]

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Thursday - treated pool with algaecide, Friday - treated with
flocculent. Ran pump for two hours. Shut pump off overnight.
Saturday - vacuumed bottom of pool on waste.
Sunday - vacuumed bottom of pool on waste.
Question - there is still some dead algae on bottom of pool. How long
can I keep this up without adding new algaecide.? I’m […]

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I’m moving my pump/filter for my in-ground pool about 20′ and have a
question.. originally the pipes went down through the patio deck where
the pump was sitting (not bolted down). So the pipes were fixed in
place while the pump, filter, and nature2 container could be moved
freely around.
When I pour a new pad for the equipment should […]

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Does anyone have any experience with either of these cleaners? Both
are suction, but other than that, I don’t know what the differences
are. Some dealer are telling me the Navigator replaced the Pool Vac
but if that’s the case why am I still seeing both for sale?
Any idea what the differences are and which is better?
Thanks!
Leah

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