Recent content by joelalbert

How do I drain gradually and after doing so what is the best kind of chlorine to use to avoid this problem again?

CYA is 270

Any suggestions regarding my test results? - - - Updated - - - Ok. Will do

FC 5 CC. .5 PH. 7.4 TA. 130 CH. 370 CYA. OVER 100 taylor k-2006 - - - Updated - - - I know test strips aren't favored but I will try to post in the event the clarify my readings with the Taylor test kit.

Taylor K-2006 arrived. I have one question: For the Free and Combined Chlorine Test its says "NOTE: For 1 drop=0.2 ppm, use 25 mL sample. For 1 drop = 0.5 ppm, use 10 mL sample". Any idea which "drop" I should use? Also, my chlorine is holding. I occasionally smell that "motel pool"...

- - - Updated - - - I'm still waiting for my test kit but here are some updated test results. I have been adding the bleach as recommended by everyone here and for the first time this morning the chlorine levels remained high after application the evening before. I will test again this afternoon.

Thank you everyone for your input. My water is crystal clear. My finish is plaster, I have a whisper flow pump (need to check horsepower) and a separate pump for the Polaris. My filter uses DE and I back-washed this past Saturday just to see if that, and adding some fresh water, would help...

Added the bottle of bleach. Chlorine levels rose significantly. Tested again in 1 hour (test strips) and chlorine was gone.

I ordered the test kit recommended above. Thank you - - - Updated - - - I ordered the test kit. Thank you. I will try the bleach and report back. Do I apply this directly or mix with water and then distribute? I am testing chlorine now myself with test strips. When I add chlorine I...

For the first time ever my pool, since I opened it 5/15, is not maintaining chlorine. My stabilizer is a bit high but that doesn't seem to be the problem. I add chlorine via a chlorinator, by sprinkling granules around the pool and by putting tabs in the skimmers. Nevertheless, the...