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I am not sure whether I needed to begin a new post or just ask questions on this post. Please inform. Every two to three days it seems the SWG is saying too much salt. I drained the pool down 20% it was okay about 3 or 4 days then it said too much salt. I have not put salt in it for a while...

I finally got to the Pool store. Here are the numbers: TC=3.0 FC=3.0 CC=0 pH=7.4 TA=120 CH-300 Stablizer=30 Total Dissolved Solids=3000 Temperature 85 Langlier Index 0.1 I was told i need to drain pool 1/4 down and fill with fresh water due to Total dissolved solids. Is there a way I can get...

I just became a supporter. Sure feels better knowing all the support I have gotten as a new (small AG) pool owner and knowing all the support I will need. I hope to upgrade my support as time goes on. Thanks again.

No, I have not but the plan is to do it today. Also, I expect that I will receive the better kit I ordered today or tomorrow, then I can compare the pool store with the kit. Can someone also tell me how to change my signature or add a signature so that I do not always have to manually add...

Thanks. Nice to know. Should acid be used once a day or continuously during the day until the pH is down? And if continuously, then how much wait time between additions? ________________________ Dr. Mary, Brooksville, FL 1)3800 gals Intex pool, 16 x 42, 95% direct sun 2)Cartridge Filter...

I continue to wait on the test kit but have been using the wally world strips. There still has not been much change in the TA or PH. The TA remains at 180 or above while the PH level goes from 7.8 to 8.4 and back to 7.8. I have been unable to bring it down. I have been running the filter...

We live in a small town. Our pool store is closed on Sunday. The present measurements, taken a few moments ago, are: Total Hardness: 250 Total Chlorine 3 Free Chlorine 3 PH 7.8 Total Alkalinity 180 Stabilize 50 I found something later that told me I should have first pre-dissolved the PH down...

Strip this morning looks very much like last night. Total Hardness: 250 Total Chlorine 1 Free Chlorine 3 Bromine 6 PH 7.8 Total Alkalinity 180 Stabilize 50 I am assuming i should turn the SWG back on (which is reading low salt). Not sure what to do after that. Thanks for all your help!

Thanks for the info although my understanding is low. I am guessing that you mean I don't need to worry about the muriatic acid. I do have some ph down (granules) on hand so I could use that first. I am waiting to hear about my next step after replacing 1/3 of the water. I will check the...

Previous test results: Total Hardness: >250 Total Chlorine 3 Free Chlorine 3 Bromine 6 PH 8.4 Total Alkalinity 180 Stabilize 100 Current results Total Hardness: 250 Total Chlorine 3 Free Chlorine 3 Bromine 3 PH 7.8 Total Alkalinity 180 Stabilize 50 Dr. Mary, Brooksville, FL 1) 3800 gals...

I ordered the TF100. Since I do not have it right now, I will need to test the water with the strips from Walmart tonight after the pool fills and then again in the early am. I will submit the results tonight and then again tomorrow. As soon as the better test kit arrives, then I can follow...

Thanks. Getting ready to drain pool. Then will refill and follow step 2. Just order good test kit. Dr. Mary, Brooksville, FL 1) 3800 gals Intex pool, 16 x 42 2) Cartridge Filter 2500 gal. (Intex) 3) AG Pool

Also do I wait to shock again? (i have some a nonchlorine shock product) Dr. Mary, Brooksville, FL 1) 3800 gals Intex pool, 16 x 42 2) Cartridge Filter 2500 gal. (Intex) 3) AG Pool

My SWG is reading low salt. Should I shut it off for now and use the PH down. I need to pick up the dry acid from the store but kind of need the steps to follow such as do I 1st drain the pool down to 1/3. I am so helpless with all of this but really want to learn. Thanks

I am a little slow with this. THanks for the responses. I need it in steps. Should I shut off the SWG and/or take the chlorine tablets out. Not sure if the SWG can work hard enough to handle job. Really don't know what I am doing. Is this the plan. Step 1. Drain the pool down 1/3. (Then...