Recent content by saguaro

Great! Thank you. So - CYA first and initial chlorine ... When do I adjust the pH? Thanks for the tip on the FAS-DPD test. I had trouble getting the powder to dissolve, so I ended up adding water to the 25ml mark. Do I need a SpeedStir to get it to dissolve more easily?

Here are my test results: FC 1.4 CC 0.4 pH 7.8 TA 160 CH 240 CYA 0 What are the steps in adding chemicals and how did I compute how much to add? Thanks in advance!

Do I need to run the filter for awhile before testing?

We ended up draining the pool and are currently refilling because the test kit I have confirmed the CYA was well over 100 (probably close to 200). My next question is, what order (and how quickly) do I add chemicals? Do we need to run the filter for awhile before testing the water? Do I start...

Thanks for the welcome and suggestions, JV Train. I have been reading the TFP site thoroughly. The previous owners used chlorine tabs, and we continued doing so ... not realizing they were adding the problem and not really working. Yes there is evidence of metal staining. There are rust colored...

We are in need of help! We are new to pool ownership and discovered our pool has terrible water, including copper & iron. We have black algae, as well. The local pool store (who tested our water - I have a Taylor Technologies complete kit on order) recommended we have it drained and acid washed...