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    Default Re: 18ft Intex pool help with well water

    Then I need more sand. Measuring from top of opening to sand is about 12 inches

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    UPDATE
    I have the filter run for 48 hours pools pretty clear. Lots on bottom to vacuum..
    Six way test kit results
    cl br .5-1
    ph 7.5
    total alkalinity kinda looked black/purple
    cyanuric acid and total hardness not getting valid result . will try again if really needed

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    CYA => clear result = 0 ppm CYA.

    Lot's of people think they are not getting a CYA result, when there's no cloudiness. But, they are -- they are just getting a "no CYA" result.

    Hardness test, with metals present, can be tricky. There are work-arounds, but you needn't bother.

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    what is my course of action? with theses results..
    Yes cya was clear .. lol

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