Recent content by markandles

So, I've been using the Pool Calculator for about a month with y'all's help. We've gotten a lot of rain this month so lots of fresh water. Got my water tested at Leslie's. The CH is 110. My PH is also 8. I already put in acid to fix the PH. Used Pool calculator for amount. Side...

OK, I got it tested. Results- FAC - 1 TAC - 1 CH - 90 CYA - 0 TA - 90 PH - 8.0 Acid - 2 I am about to put 8lbs of CYA in it. How long before I test again? And I put the values in the calculator. Should I leave the goals at the default?

That's what I started thinking about. I've seen it in other places I've lived. I thought about our toilet tanks and didn't remember seeing it.

Thanks everyone. Until now, I've mainly just taken my water to Leslie's for testing and put in what they said. I'm ordering a test kit. I want to start doing that myself and also the chemicals. I'll follow the leads here, which seem to focus on bleach and acid. And a few other things...

I did some maintenance to my pool and had to drain it. It is refilling as I type. What should I start with putting in the pool after it is full? Just bleach? How much? Something else? 30,000 gallons non-salt Thanks!