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Thanks! Will do.

Thanks, Will do. I've added a gallon of bleach. Pool math says to add 141oz. of baking soda to reach 60. That sounds like a lot to do at once. Should I do it incrementally, and if so, over what period? Thanks y'all! Mike - - - Updated - - -

You guys rock! Pool is clear, looking good. PH is at 7.2, and seems to be rising on its own. FC=2.5. I'll add some bleach tonight. CC=0 PH=7.2 TA=30 CYA=60 I know the alkalinity is low, but I'm trying to move slowly. Any advice? Thanks, Mike

Thanks! I will. - - - Updated - - - Thanks! It's coming along. I just tested again, and had FC=19.5 ppm, which was .5 short of maintaining SLAM, so I gave it another half a jug! It looks clear, just a bit dark on the bottom. I keep brushing, and I see it move toward the drains, but can't...

Makes sense. Thanks! muc

Any advice on how long to keep these levels besides the SLAM guidelines? Thanks, muc

Okay, thanks!

I've been keeping it at shock level for the last few days. It is getting clearer. FC=16, but I just added about a jug of bleach (8.5%). CC=0 Everyone says the other tests are inaccurate at this point. The last dose should take it back up to 20ppm. Any advice on how long to keep these levels...

It's a little hard to know if you still see it! I'm going with I'm real sure I can't see it. Does that make sense? Thanks!

Okay. Will do. Thanks! - - - Updated - - - It's been 50 on the last couple. I'm 55, don't see as well as I once did, and I'm not sure if I still see that dot. I've opted toward being very sure I don't see it. Sometimes my 9 year old still sees it!

Here's the latest: fC=20 (that's what pool math says it should be!) CC=0 to 0.5max PH=7.2 (one drop takes it to 7.6 TA=40 CYA=50 Any words of wisdom? Thanks!

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Tested this afternoon. FC = 15.5 CYA=65 Added 2 jugs of 8.5% bleach 256oz. It is getting clearer. Thanks everyone for the help. It's much more fun learning this myself than depending on local stores. You guys are a great resource, and I appreciate your efforts, coaching, patience with a...

Thanks! I won't!

I tested this morning, FC = 12 CYA was just over 50. I put in a 128 oz jug of 8.5 bleach, will test in a bit to see if another is needed. CC was below .5 Chart says to shoot for FC of 20 ppm I haven't added any more borax or CYA.