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    Default Re: AG Pool Closing with High CYA

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    I think Watermom actually answered that question. It might have gotten missed with the TA recommendation. You asked:

    Quote Originally Posted by bottomcat View Post
    Should I really increase Chlorine levels to around 25 ppm?
    Her reply was:
    Quote Originally Posted by Watermom View Post
    Yes. With a CYA that high, the high chlorine levels won't hurt a thing. It is no different than having a pool with no CYA and a chlorine of 1-3ppm. I would also suggest bumping your pH up to around 7.8 or 7.9 to give it some wiggle room over the winter without dropping below 7.0.
    (How you didn't have algae with a FC that low, I don't know! You have some luck!)

    Did you have any other questions?
    Last edited by FormerBromineUser; 10-18-2014 at 07:46 PM.
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