Recent content by Seadog

Thanks for the replies. Water temp is 78. I agree FC was on high side, but was hovering within the range the instructions stated. I couldn't get myself to bring it down to zero. swampwoman..thanks for the advice and filter options. I actually do have dual tank softener so a new spigot is...

Half and half pool water and tap water. Came out at 70 (x2=140). Using a Taylor test kit. I hope it is a simple multiplication. Did it the same way for a couple months.

My CYA level has been at about 140 since this spring. So I started to let the chlorine drop from about 8 to 3. At the same time I was adding about 8 oz. of polyquat every other day to fend off algae. When chlorine got to 3, I put in the BioActive. I've kept the chlorine between 2.8 and 4...

Thanks for the responses. Just got back from work, and it is less cloudy now than yesterday. Just been running filter continuously. CH was low when I checked it this spring. Since I have vinyl, I haven't retested. So, if I raise chlorine due to high CYA ( I know I need to drain and but won't...

I've read TFP site in the past but am now adapting to methods. I have just ordered a Taylor 2006 and waiting for it, but test results are from standard testing kit (not strips) I bought from local pool store. I had some iron stains on my vinyl and steps that were effectively removed with...