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Just opened our pool and did a full range of tests using my kit. I understand everything except the cyanuric acid piece. When conducting my CYA test, it appears that my CYA is zero because the water was clear and I could easily see the black dot in the bottom of the tube. The cyanuric acid...

I have maintained a crystal clear pool all summer but tonight it has become slightly cloudy. ph - 8.2 FC - 7.0 CC - 0 TA - 180 CH - 240 CYA - 30 As you can see my readings are good - I did add MA to lower ph down to 7.5. Can the high slightly high ph lead to cloudiness? Any ideas would be...

So I had my pool pump motor replaced yesterday (because the motor was burned up). Everything was running fine last night, but the motor was INCREDIBLY hot to the touch. I don't think this is normal. I immediately turned it off but am wondering what the possible causes are for this problem...

This AM, I didn't hear the normal humming of the pool equipment coming from the pool house. I went in and - silence. The breaker had not tripped. Even after turning the breaker on/off - I get nothing. What is my problem? A blown motor? I had just gotten my water clear and don't want to...

I have been going through the shocking process all week and nearing the end (I thought). I woke up the AM and heard a louder than normal sound coming from the pool equipment house. I checked the pressure of the filter and it was up to 12 (normally runs at 6). I backwashed it and the pressure...

I am going through my first shocking process. It began 3 days ago (2 overnights). In my first overnight FC test, I was up to shock level before bed. The next AM, I had lost 18ppm; Last night I lost 7.5 ppm. Meanwhile, I have been spending quite a bit of money on bleach and my trash can is...

I have enjoyed the pool school and am searching for the exact information for spas? Does that exist on this site? For example, is there a spa calculator that tells you exactly what to add to the spa based on test results? What are the recomended levels for the different readings (ph...

I am new to the forum and have found it so helpful with my pool. 2 questions: 1) Is anyone aware of a comprehensive forum like this one for spas and 2) can the TF-100 test kit be used for hot tubs as well?

After shocking the pool and losing less than 1 ppm in an overnight period, how long does it typically take for the cloudiness to clear up? I have lost less than 1 ppm in an overnight, yet the water still is a bit cloudy and my CC is still at 2.0. Thank you, in advance, for your help.

Here are my results: Cloudy water currently ph - 7.2 CL - 1.0 FC - 1.5 CC - 1.0 TA - 160 CH - 230 CYA - 40

I am waiting on my TF-100 to arrive and while studying the site - a question came to mind. While going through the shocking process, do I need to concern myself with the other readings (ph, TA, etc.)? Or do I simply need to focus on FC before moving on to adjust the others? New to site and...

We recently purchased a home that has a very nice 30,000 gallon L-Shaped pool. I had it opened on May 6th. By using strips I have yet to get a FC reading above zero. The water is very cloudy - can barely see main drain cover in 10 foot end. I have ordered the TF 100 test kit after reading on...