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    Default Re: just got good test kit. HELP PLEASE

    #1 - Stop using stabilized chlorine -- trichlor tabs, dichlor powder, shock 'blends', etc.
    #2 - Test your CYA again, using a 1:1 dilution with tap water. Then, multiply your results by 2.
    #3 - If you have any algae now, add 5 gallons of plain 6% household bleach ASAP, otherwise, add 2 gallons.
    #4 - Buy a gallon of muriatic acid, and use it to lower your pH to 7.0 - 7.2, with 1/4 gallon doses - READ and follow instructions here:
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    #5 - Once you've done all these things, report the results here.

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    I forgot to say I have a vinyl pool and a taylor k2006 kit. thanks for the reply. I must say that i have increased my chlorine level to 22ppm. My pool lacks that sparkle so i thought i still have algae. I wasnt sure if i held 25ppm long enough since i just got my kit after i did it. i will lower my ph and go test cya again. thanks again

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    me again. just got some new numbers.
    FC 20 man alot of dropping
    CC 1
    CYA 100
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    Default Re: just got good test kit. HELP PLEASE

    You probably need to read the "Best Guess" page, linked in my signature. 20 ppm is NOT high with 100 ppm of CYA; you may need higher levels if you still have algae.

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