Recent content by CGSteve

Re: thoughts on bio-active cya reducer Whew! Glad I found this thread...the LPS that I have used was so excited to tell me about this new product. I was thinking they might be using melamine or some derivative, but that doesn't appear to be the case. Not sure why any of my google searches...

Thanks for the kind comments and encouragement...I am determined to get this water perfect, my kids will appreciate it when it warms up and that kind of reward is PRICELESS! Anyhow, here is the update for today... Day 2 With New Test Kit FC - 6.6 CH - 260 CYA - 50 TA - 150 pH - 7.6 Action To...

Alright, here is the news...my test kit (K-2006) came in today and I rehearsed the steps about a gazillion times before actually doing any tests. For the sake of redundancy, I did all tests twice to check for any potential errors from the first run. It looks like the local LPS has a bit of error...

Okay, before I added any chlorine or MA today, I took a sample and ran it in just for fun. I talked with the store manager and she ran my sample this time... Day 4 FAC - 1.0 TAC - 1.0 CH - 180 CYA - 60 TA - 100 pH - 7.6 Pho - 2000 Action Taken - None, wanted to have one last look at their...

With respect to the phosphates, there is no run-off of any type going into my pool. I have a corner lot that backs up against a dry riverbed and the prevailing winds are constantly blowing stuff into my pool. Usually it's not big organics like leaves, but more like dust and lighter organic...

Thanks to all for the warm welcome and the feedback thus far...I am looking forward to getting my test kit and nailing down my chemistry. I'll be sure to provide an update to this thread as soon as the kit arrives. Also, my apologies to the mods for trying to submit the thread twice...it was an...

Hi all, been lurking for some time now and using info gleaned from you fine folks here, but I am at my ropes end with my pool. I did a drain & refill a few weeks back and have been battling getting things leveled out with respect to my pools water balance. Enter Leslie's Pool Supply...in short...