Recent content by fishoutofh20

Thank you all so far for the knowledge and advice, its MUCH appreciated :D

Thank you :) I'll store those darned pucks (you're right, it would be a waste to get rid of...) I'll be investing in lots of bleach in the meanwhile lol :) Thanks again :D

Thank you for the advice Kim :) Yeah those evil pucks are gone, gone, gone! I feel all the bleach on daily basis seems a lot, but I guess thats normal... What to do - but just keep swimming? lol :) thanks again

Being in SoCal, the solution to drain (even partial) may not be an option. (sigh) Now what? :confused: I will remove the pucks as recommended as it is adding CYA to the pool. But my question is this, how will chlorine be added in meantime, other than my bleach additions... or dont worry about...

Thank you :D I really appreciate all the advice. Great tip about the bleach date codes, will keep eye out. And remove those darned pucks :-? Now if only there would be a simpler solution or process to lower CYA... Thanks again :D - - - Updated - - - I have read the slam section... sounds...

Good to know - about the daily adding of bleach being normal. I feel that the pool should have some type of chlorine floater...but very true, I dont want my CH going up. Yet I don't want my CYA to continue to climb, with the current pucks. The idea of draining and starting over...yikes! :( So...

Ok, so out with the chlorine floater tabs... thanks! But constantly adding bleach, is that the norm?Is it because its summer? Sun? Sadly didnt encounter issue like this until now :( - - - Updated - - - If I remove the floater tabs, with my FC not staying up... won't that be worse? Is there...

Thank you for the help. I use the TK-100 test kit. I add bleach, which seems to be often...based on poolmath... I'm showing rookie status here, but is that normal?

Hi everyone, Thank you in advance for all the helpful advice. :D I’ve been doing lots of reading and decided I should ask the trusted forum :flower: for some advice on concerns I have regarding my pool readings and if i have any options... So here goes: I have some changes in my FC and CYA...

Thank you :D I will definitely stay on TFP, the advise, methodology is logical. No need for all the nonsense... I appreciate the warm welcome again. :D

Very very true... but I'm so happy with all the support and information and patience you all have given me. Thanks again. :D I am happy to report: ph = 7.5 FC = 10 CYA =40 So you know where youll find me today ... cause isnt that what its all about, the work we put into our pools to enjoy it :D

Yes the fear that some people instill to push products is sad. I thought the pool was good even after the guests left. All my numbers were within range. Which now I realize may have been low. I was trying to be at a CYA of 30 and FC 3-5. Thank you all for enlightening me on the basics. I read so...

I completely agree with the logic of daily maintenance. Which I was doing previously. It was "suggested" to me to shock the pool after having guests over. I will be testing the water again today and enjoying the pool this weekend. This experience shocking literally did that to me... Thanks again...

Should I remove my chlorine tablet floater since my FC high from shock? Again mixed reviews...advise?:)

Wow! I was reading all kinds of material saying not to swim unless FC = 5 or less. That could be the whole support for only time will lower FC. Made me wonder if recovery takes so long, who would shock weekly?:confused: Thank you for clarifying the chart for me. Its nice to know I'm in the...