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We just tested the FC and it is still high. The test only goes to 5 but it is super yellow so we didn't lose anything during the day like we did yesterday which is when we added the stabilizer. So - if I'm understanding correctly - we keep the FC levels high around 8-9, add the salt and let it...

I was going to put it in a sock but the bottle said to pour it into the skimmer basket. The water balance for swg guide says cya should be at 70-80 so we added what came out to be 5 cups of granules. FC should be 3-5 pH 7.5-7.8 salt 200-400 ppm above recommended optimum level. I haven't added...

I did get the stabilizer and added that in about 15 minutes ago, into the skimmer basket with the pump running, like the instructions said. Should I check the levels in the morning or wait until the end of the day to test again? I've been using bleach as my main source of chlorine, but I have a...

Test results after day one: pH - 7.5 FC - 0 CYA - 0 I could not find dichlor at the store, I found hth shock-n-swim (calcium hypochlorite). Is this stuff right or wrong?

So here is an update: We drained to pool, cleaned it out and refilled it. I am following the guidelines from Beginners Guide to seasonal/temporary pools. I am on day one of the first four days. I have made friends with my TF100 and I am understanding how this whole process works. However, I am...

Thanks for the info Chuck! A sand filter is the next thing on my list. I am draining the pool as we speak. Hopefully it will be empty by morning so I can get started on the right track this time. My TF100 test kit gets delivered tomorrow too so I'm prepared to be the boss of the pool!! Got some...

I see, Thanks!

Thanks to all for the information on how to use the calculator. It is making sense to me now. I have just one question...how do I determine what my "targets" are? Thanks again for everyone who provided advice, it's giving me hope that I can get this right one day : )

I've been trying to use the pool calculator. I really don't understand it. I put in my gallons and filled out the bottom part, but nothing changes on the calculator. I've emailed for help using it but haven't gotten a response.

Thanks for the info. I just ordered the TF100 tesk kit with the salt test and the XL option. I think I'm going to drain and scrub the pool and start from scratch.

For starters, I am a new pool owner. I do not know what I am doing. I do not have a test kit, I know I need one. I thought this was going to be easy, I put up a little AG for my kids with a SWG. No big deal, righ?? Problem. I have algae. I live in the desert, it gets over 100 degrees for the...