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Give it a try. Test CYA every two weeks. Raise FC levels to match CYA. When CYA reaches 60 ppm, drain half the pool volume and start over. May need to add baking soda to counteract the acidic nature of the trichlor.

Liquid chlorine. Use of stabilized chlorine is not sustainable and rarely can you manage the FC/CYA levels.

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My theory is the unit is designed to be in the water. So keeping it in the water is best. It is submerged by about 2-3 inches of water over the top of the unit.

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Depth is just under 6'. But I keep the cleaner on a shelf that is about 18 inches deep when it is not running.

Oh my. How misguided that person is. Chlorine is chlorine. Your SWCG produces chlorine. Liquid chlorine is the same thing in water. Only thing that can stain a fiberglass pool yellow is iron. Algaecides are a waste of money. Chlorine keeps your pool algae free and sanitary.

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We have a small pool. But I let it run its normal time run. But I believe the units have a finite number of runs in them. So using them daily reduces their lifespan.

My Active20 has been working now for 8 years. I replaced a cable and the filters. It lives in the pool most of the year. I suspect many people run these cleaners daily. I also believe they have a finite number of uses. We run ours at most twice a week in swim season and most times once per week.

Welcome to the forum. I see you are in Arizona. Be very aware that maintenance of a glass tile can be problematic with the scaling tendencies of your water. I would highly encourage using only softened water for make up water. You will still have to deal with some water line scale so be sure you...

From our Wiki article -- "The SWG cell consists of titanium metal plates coated with a layer of mixed metal oxide catalyst (ruthenium monoxide and iridium). 18-36 volts DC electrical current is passed between the plates."

Be ware that the powder can be problematic to mix easily and is very easy to be caught by the wind when adding. Add in very small batches.

Welcome to the forum! That is the classic sign of algae in your pool water. Can you post a full set of water chemistry test results from your own test kit? I suggest you read through Pool Care Basics - Trouble Free Pool and even look at a few of our videos TFP-TV - Trouble Free Pool

Welcome to the forum! I suggest you read through Pool Care Basics - Trouble Free Pool and even look at a few of our videos TFP-TV - Trouble Free Pool

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Welcome to the forum! I suggest you read through Pool Care Basics - Trouble Free Pool and even look at a few of our videos TFP-TV - Trouble Free Pool

@Leebo can assist.

Spas typically average about 3 feet deep. So it would need to be 8 feet wide and 14 feet long to get to 2500 gallons.

Welcome to the forum! Assuming you have a Taylor K2006C test kit, follow Water Testing Instructions - Further Reading I suggest you read through Pool Care Basics - Trouble Free Pool and even look at a few of our videos TFP-TV - Trouble Free Pool

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Likely dead is what you see. You also likely have live algae you cannot see.

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Chlorine in the pool water will destroy your resin beads in the softener.

Welcome to the forum! You need to follow the . To do that, you need a proper test kit. I suggest the TF-100/Pro or Taylor K2006C. A proper test kit is needed to get the accurate water chemistry results needed to follow the TFP protocols. While you are waiting on your test kit, add 5 ppm FC...

Welcome to the forum! You likely have algae consuming the chlorine as fast as your SWCG can generate it. Do an I suggest you read through Pool Care Basics - Trouble Free Pool and even look at a few of our videos TFP-TV - Trouble Free Pool

The algae you killed is now a large volume of fine solids. You do not show what filter you have, but most Above ground pools systems have tiny sand filters or cartridge filters. They are simply not designed to filter out these solids in a proficient manner. Normally the pump and return systems...

If you can safely drain it completely, best to do that. You have a solids problem that your equipment cannot quickly overcome.

The FC level is way too high. Let the FC level return to SLAM level and retest OCLT>

In the future, you need to either maintain your pool chemistry and cleaning throughout the winter or just drain and refill each year.