Recent content by Moragapoolnewbie

Hi Jason, per the recommendation, I purchased a TF-100 kit and followed the directions. The CYA from my kit was 140 using dilution method. I did a control sample with the R-7065 that came with the kit and then tested as per dirctions. I didn't even get to 100 fill line before the dot disappeard...

Ok. I received my kit and did my first test today. Pool is clear and we're in a heat wave in high 90's-100 degrees so that is a plus! free chlorine: 3 total available chlorine: 2 total chlorine: 3.5 calcium hardness: 450 (we were at 250 according to Leslie's on 6/3) total alkalinity: 120 ph:7.5...

Well, IF you don't care about CYA levels, Then i don't think they have had problems! They don't test for that... Stay tuned. I will get there :)

Thank you all. Jason & Tim: have ordered the kit but have yet to receive. I do have a simple test kit with drops (chlorin/br & ph), which is what I used to get the numbers yesterday. Needsajet: couldn't agree more. I asked them about the CYA levels a year ago and they acted like it was no big...

On 5/24, I added another gallon at 10:30 pm, let the pump comtinue to run and left the Wednesday morning. I have returned tonight and the chlorine level was at 2.4 at 7 pm (per my husband) but he said the water was clear. It was getting dark when I got home but could see the vacuum clearly so...

Ok, thank you both for your responses! Tim5055 - my water was fine until this past Friday and then it started to turn a cloudy. I have been running my pump virtually 24/7 since then and adding chlorine per Leslie's guidance and my chlorine has been hovering at 0. I shocked the pool with one...

Hello. I need help! I have had a pool service taking care of my pool (pls don't judge - 2 small kids and traveling husband). For the last year, CYA levels have been high (~150ppm). While I know I could drain my pool, I live in California and we've been in a drought. So, I was sold on...