Recent content by taylormade

Good to know, thanks again!! I'll get her up there too.

Ah, interesting, the Cal-hypo and the calcium hardness increaser I added might be the reason....plus maybe I need more time to filter out the dead algae. I did not mention that I screwed up because this is the first time (that I can remember) that I opened up to a green swamp and I actually...

:) just want to make sure I "need" to slam if I am going to do it again

Is it possible that the cloudiness could still clear up and I have no algae issue? I did my slam that's when I took the readings for OCLT and CC. I would say I (though I) completed my slam process 7 to 10 days ago but the water has been clearing ever so slightly day by day. I should note that I...

Thanks, going to do as you suggest and remove some water to get closer to the 70 CYA but I did document that I did a OCLT with a result of only 0.35 and have a CC reading of 0.25....attaching a before and after (present time)

Thanks, I have 8 bags of HTH Super Shock so I can boost it quickly, going to drain some water and get a better CYA reading.

Hi and thanks for the reply, I am testing myself and use a Pool Exact EZ Photometer in combination with my Taylor CK-2005 that I continue to use for CYA testing to compare with the Photometer. Do you suggest leaving the CYA where it is and up my FC? Any thoughts on the cloudiness being caused by...

Hi, I have been struggling to clear up the cloudiness in my pool (I think it's because of the high CYA) for 3 weeks now. I opened to a green, swampy mess and am getting very close as my OCLT result is only 0.35. Problem is, I added too much CYA and my reading is 95/105. I see it is suggested to...

Eek, first time taking the cover off to something like this. I wonder if I should connect the cartridge filter and pump "without" the filters while I slam and then install them after she cleans up a bit, is that a thing?

Thanks, I have used the Magic Eraser in the past but even it doesn't get the dirty waterline on the fibreglass steps and spa 100% clean. Thought maybe there would be something better. I keep my inground (18x36 vinyl ) spotless and the chemistry balanced, we did have a party on the weekend that...

Hello all, I don't think I had this issue 10 years ago when I had my pool installed, maybe it's an age thing? :) But I can't get rid of the scum (suntan lotion or whatever) line on my white 8' fibreglass stairs and my white fibreglass 4 seater Swim Up Spa. I have tried every bathroom/kitchen...