Recent content by racingmommy

I have found the Ca source - I introduced it myself by adding Cal-Hypo in the spring. I dumped about 10 bags over the course of a week into the pool to keep FC up for sanitation. The pool was really in bad shape then. Did not think about the Ca level then, nor did the guy at the pool store give...

Thanks, guys, for your info! Yep, got some Borax to adjust pH. Really easy, highly recommend it (The numbers in the 'So you want to add borates to your pool' section worked just fine for me, thanks!!) Now the water is fine, and I will chlorinate later today. Is there a rule of thumb on how...

Hi all, I am new to the forum. Thanks for all great advice I have taken from the Pool School so far. I am maintaining FC by using bleach. No other chemicals have been added to the pool water since spring opening apart from pH adjustment w/ acid. Last week temperatures have picked up (88°F)...