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    Default Re: Want to start out right!

    If you've got dichlor, don't add CYA -- add dichlor! For each 1 ppm of FC with dichlor, you'll get 0.9 ppm stabilizer.

    But, with that Alk, lower your pH to 7.0 - 7.2. Muriatic acid is best -- see the linked safety page in my signature.

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    Default Re: Want to start out right!

    Is there a way to lower the alkalinity?
    Anji, 27' x 4' round 16K gal AG pool, Hayward sand filter.

    27' round 16K gal AG pool; chlorine; Hayward sand filter; 3/4 hp Hayward pump; 24hrs; Taylor K2006; well; summer: ; winter: ; ; PF:7.5

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