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  1. 07-13-2011 10:29 AM #1
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    Default Re: Lowering TA.

    Regarding the alk, if yours wants to be at 80-90, I wouldn't think that would be a problem as long as it didn't continue to climb. But, maybe one of the SWCG gurus will think differently and if so, hopefully they will chime in.

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    I am trying to avoid asking someone to do that as I don't really want anyone messing with my pool. (I am wierd like that) I have an SWCG so I am not to worried about CL level. As far as the water level is concerned, would it be ok to just shut off the skimmer for two weeks? (I don't have an auto fill) It is the rainy season here in SO FL so I doubt that it would be an issue anyway.
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    Default Re: Lowering TA.

    When you say shut off the skimmer, do you mean shut off the pump? How long are you going to be gone? The worst thing that could happen is you'll have some algae but that can easily be cleaned up with a few days of shocking.
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    No. I just meant that I will reroute suction to Main Drain ONLY so that water evaporation will not be an issue while I am away as skimmer will be off.
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