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I'm not sure what happened to my signature. I was posting from my mobile - maybe that's why. It should show now. There is nothing in the pump basket, there was water leaking from the backwash hose; however, I took apart the multi-port top, took off the basket, cleaned the rotating wheel behind...

FC 5 CC 0 PH 7.4 TA 70 CYA 50 Since yesterday my sand filter has been running much louder. When I went to check on the pool and noticed it, I saw that the pressure was in the mid yellow zone. I backwashed but it didn't help. I shut it off for the night but that didn't help. We had a small storm...

I had shut off my SWG for a day because the FC had been consistently at or above 5 for a while. I allowed it to come down to about 3 after getting the pH down to 7.5 and TA to 90 (although it needs to be a bit lower). You're right my CYA was 35 or 40 depending on lighting, so as you said before...

Last night after sunset 11pm FC 2.5 CC 0 This morning before sunrise 5am FC 2 CC 0 PH 7.5 TA 90 FYI I still get that black stuff at the bottom of my pool that looks like dirt, but it always vacuums right up with no trouble. Maybe it's debree from the pine trees overhanging my yard?

After sundown test: FAS-DPD FC 5 FAS-DPD CC 0 pH 7.6 TA 100

Thanks kcindec. I didn't see your reply before I posted for some reason. I suppose you're right, but I did need the new test cylinder and block, I noticed that the new cylinder is MUCH clearer than my old one and my old Taylor block is missing its top and I used to hold my fingers over it to...

The new Taylor kit is in and here is what I've done and what my readings are now. Initial Reading: TC Above 5 (new oto taylor regent) FC Above 5 CC 0 PH 8.2 (acid needed taylor drops said to add 9.8oz of acid) TA 100 (new taylor regent) I did not test CYA because I did not get a new regent...

Right now I am using an HTH TA regent that I've had for 3 years stored in my garage. My CYA is from Taylor - but the small cylinder that has the black dot has some sticky brown residue on one of the sides. The CYA liquid from Taylor is also about 3 years old because we moved to a temporary house...

It is NOT taylor OTO and it being a good idea to get a new Taylor kit is exactly why I ordered the one I did. So I know it's Taylor regents, so I know I have the right regent for the right block, and because that is the only new kit I can afford. BR I got just from the block, it shows BR on...

I do have a FAS/DBP and OTO test, but the kit has a new ph, new TA, new test tube, and comparison test block in it. That way I can be sure that i'm using new regent along with the correct block/tubes, that haven't possibly been contaminated some how - maybe by time, by residue, or whatever.

I just ordered this kit: Taylor Troubleshooter DPD Pool and Spa Water Test Kit - K-1004-6, but I probably won't get it until next week.

Water is crystal clear. SLAM was completed. OCLT passed. Today's Fresh set of Number: FC = 3 (FAS DPD) FC = 6 (OTO liquid) BR = 11 (OTO liquid) CC = did not test - need new regent, but was .5 this morning PH = 7.6 TA = 60 CYA = 30 (probably because I added water the other day)

Great, thanks. Yes, I did pass the OCLT test. Sorry for it being confusing. I will add some stabilizer to bring up the CYA today. I decided to test the pH with the extra refill bottle I had and I got much better results. Maybe the other regent is bad. With this result, I think I'm pretty on...

I know the r-0014 is recommended, I was just out and found the refill kit with a small test kit from AquaChem on sale so decided to get it. I'll order some for the Taylor kit as soon as I can. In the meantime, what do you all suggest I do with the water? Should I keep my FC where it is in the 5...