Recent content by Kathyonthefarm

Ok people, I don’t want to sound stupid or that I know more than anyone but……………I took a small amount, 1 tablespoon or so and dumped into water ( quart size) with no cl and got NO reading………………..shouldn’t I have got some reading?……….I do know the pool store did...

Could the bleach concentrate be bad that we are using? How can I check this? I want to rule out the conentrated level I am using. Thanks, Kathy

Good morning, I had my pool perfectly balanced then left for vacation after the 4th and the person who was supposed to take of it couldn't. We shocked with the same amount, when we returned and used in the Spring with no show of Cl the next morning. Bought new Cl, 12% bleach, and added, again...

Hello from sunny Chatham, Welllllllllllll, after JUST using the BBB method our pool has been gorgeous and BLUE for little over 2 weeks. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU

Thanks for the replies...........going to stick with the pop and check the FC........... :wave:

Have been living with just a hint of green for just a couple weeks...........finally got my Chlorine up to shock FC 30.this is the second day for that value TA 150 Ca 200 PH 7.8 CYA..45 34,000 vinyl in ground I am getting anxious................sand filter is running 24/7........very full sun...

Hello, My TA keeps climbing............rained 2 days ago, a lot, TA was 150 after the rains(140 before), NOW TA 160 PH 7.3 ( down from yesterday of 7.4) FC 6 (will be shocking because there is still green ) CYA 50 Cal 200 Inground, vinyl, 34k, sand filter, FULL sun Thanks

We did put a sunscreen on her, but it was lotion............AND the straps are where it is green............now that you mentioned it. Any ideas? Thanks, frustratedpoolmom ;)

Last week, when the pool was not at its best and temps were soaring, my daughter and grand daughter took a dip. Parts (the material that isn't purple) of my grand daughters bathing suit turned from a nice white to an algae green. Any ideas how to get it out? Thanks..............from Ohio :scratch:

Hello all, I have been reading and reading TFP and Poolsolutions.com since last summer. I am sooo, sooo thankful for the BBB method. My hats off to Ben. I so appreciate this site so I can participate in posting. Thank you. Also, my continued prayers for Watermom. I am an 11 year survivor...