Quote Originally Posted by RavenNS
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total hardness (calcium): 130 ( they said it should be at least 200 to 350)
It is my understanding that Total Hardness is more than just calcium. Total Hardness as measured at the pool store refers to the total mineral content of the water. That would be calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, and more. Have you tested specifically for calcium hardness?