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    Default Re: Iron in water source

    Try using very small doses of the phosphate remover, added at night. Make sure the pump is running. In at least some cases, the pool will clear fully overnight. If you use a small dose, even if this doesn't happen there won't be enough cloudiness to be an issue.

    Caution: phosphate remover should ONLY be added when the filter is clean enough to allow the pool to operate for 3 - 4 days without cleaning the filter. Otherwise, you'll likely lose some of the phosphate remover uselessly.

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    See you on-line. Any updates?
    26K gal 20x40 rectangular IG vinyl pool; Apr 2014: New pump, liner, auto-cover, & water; Pentair Whisperflo 1HP pump; Pentair Trition sand filter; Cover/Star CS-500 auto cover; Taylor K-2006C; OTO

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    Closed and covered pool last week-end. Water was crystal clear. I spent a couple weeks getting the phosphates out before I covered it. Looking forward to an easier season next year. Thanks for all the assistance.
    22,000 gal. 30' round IG, vinyl liner, sand filter, 1 HP pump, BBB method
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    You had a tough go this year. Congrats on closing clear! Open early and let us know how it goes!
    26K gal 20x40 rectangular IG vinyl pool; Apr 2014: New pump, liner, auto-cover, & water; Pentair Whisperflo 1HP pump; Pentair Trition sand filter; Cover/Star CS-500 auto cover; Taylor K-2006C; OTO

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