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    Default Phosphate confusion

    Went to the pool store to have the water tested to compare with my test results
    FAC 2
    TAC 2
    PH 7.2
    TA 70 added baking soda
    CH 120
    CYA 25
    TDS 500
    Phosphates 2500
    Ok so the water is perfectly clear couldn't be more clear no residue of any type no algae; couldn't ask for anything more easy to maintain etc
    So what about this phosphate I have read not to worry
    "Finally, to use a phosphate remover when there is not an algae problem even with high phosphate levels in the water is, IMHO, just wasting money on a product that ultimately has no effect on your pool. Same idea as putting in copper to prevent an algae breakout when the water is clean. You are using a product that is not needed to correct a problem that is not present in your pool. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

    What should I believe

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    Your numbers look pretty good. You could tweak a few just a little. PH is OK at 7.2, but if it drops any lower you'll want to add just a little Borax to get it back between 7.4-7.6. Make sure you keep your chlorine between 2-5. What type of pool is this?

    Forget about the phosphates. Go swimming!

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    Thanks For the info Watermom

    Its a fiberglass pool, couldn't be happier with the ease of maintaining it

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    Default Re: Phosphate confusion

    My phosphates run between 2000-3000 ppm as tested with the Hach phosphate test kit. I have never had algae.....don't waste your money on phosphate removers. Also, ignore TDS measurements...They have little or no bearing on your water chemistry.
    Retired pool store and commercial pool maintenance guy.

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