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    Is this mustard algae?

    Probably not. Any algae in the pool takes several days to clear up with the SLAM process. Just keep the slam going until you don’t see any more algae at all.
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    CSI too aggressive (TA)

    You can add calcium instead of increasing TA.
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    Hired new company for opening and I was not aware they don't vacuum, etc.

    You dont have a leaf rake or a pool cleaner/robot?
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    New pool owner concerns

    Welcome to TFP lots of folks who get pool stored end up here with similar stories. We only recommend two test kits and Id recommend the TF-PRO. Heres a link to the what/why. https://www.troublefreepool.com/blog/2019/01/18/test-kits-compared/
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    Do you SLAM as soon as you have some algae?

    Not normal to have to brush off algae.
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    Return of the Mustard Algae!

    5.5 is close to the bottom end of recommended FC. Sounds like you need to run closer to the upper end.
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    Salt Water Generator Question

    No one mentioned that theres no reason to clean it at all if the water is managed well. I havent needed to clean mine in 4 years and it looks the same as when it was new.
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    Black algae stains.

    Post some pictures of the staining. Only way to get rid of copper (if thats the issue) is to replace the water.
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    $139 for 65% vs $349 for 70% vs $264 for 68%

    Look at the two prices I listed above. One costs you $0.65 and the other is $1.61. Its more than twice as expensive.
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    $139 for 65% vs $349 for 70% vs $264 for 68%

    The cheapest one is the better deal as long as your pool can accomodate increasing the CH by ~150ppm. Once the CH builds up it will cause problems like CYA. 55lbs of 65% calhypo adds 212FC ( and 150CH) 50lbs of 70% adds 217FC (and 168ppm CH) divide the $139 by 212FC and get $0.65/FC divide the...
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    Black algae stains.

    PoolRX contains copper which will show up as black stains that are hard to remove once it builds up in the water.
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    Plaster Issue

    No its not normal or typical. How large is the hole?
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    Slow Leak

    Do a bucket test dor a day or two and see if its evaporation or not.
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    Is this algae!?

    For context, the FC is just at the top end of the normal range with the CYA at 60 when theres no algae. With Algae its gotta be way closer to SLAM level to do much.
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    Bronze water

    Could it be described as “rusty” cause thats what others have said iron does when chlorine gets higher. Any chance you have a cartridge filter, skimmer baskets, or other stuff thats got a turquoise tint to it (kinda like when copper gets wet or oxidizes)? You can get a Jacks Magic metals test...
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