Recent content by Zeff2413

Also, I am new to using liquid bleach. I have read that unscented bleach is needed, and im assuming 6% is the most common? What should I look for when buying the bleach?

Great. Thanks for the quick response. I have read the shock process in pool school. What usually causes the cloudiness? And when I add bleach should I add all of the recommended amount at once? Or do smaller amounts every hour?

Ok. Test Kit ordered. In the meantime, the water has changed to a a light blue-ish color but I still cannot see the floor. Tested the FC with a diluted sample as suggested. Results were FC is between 12-15. Also had a water test done at the pool store today just to be sure, but I did not buy...

I do have a Taylor K-1004 test kit. As for the 4:1 ratio is that 4 parts bottled water to 1 sample? Or the other way around? Do I use the same amount of water and drops?

Hey there. I am new to this forum and somewhat new to pools in general. We got a late start on our pool this year and I have been dealing with the local pool and spa store. Ill admit that I have been duped into buying their products such as algae terminators, algaecides, and "shock." I have read...