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    Can I add bleach & dry acid at the same time? high PH issue

    Hi guys, My kids play in the pool everyday and splash (= aerate) like crazy which I'm assuming is causing very high PH. I test every night after they are done, and I'm pulling 8.0+ PH and 0 FC based off my taylor. I haven't taken an Alkaline test recently and i'm not using CYA. This pattern...
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    Our first pool and first Taylor test results - iron issues

    Here is my humble journal entry so far :oops: Sunday 6/3 pool filled approx. 70% added 3 cups bleach let sit over night without pump running Monday 6/4 8am - Noticed iron reacted to bleach; no deposits on liner, just suspended iron - finished filling pool 5:45pm - took first sample from...
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    Intex A filter question - does this look right to you??

    Does this look right to you? The main vacuum of the filter is off-center... I've owned many water filters over my days and have never seen this before. The filter barely clears the side of that vacuum and is not a secure or snug fit that you would like to see. thoughts?? :roll:
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    Simple question: When is it ok to swim?

    I know, seems very simple, but after reviewing testing and treating processes, I'm finally ready to go to work. The pool should be 100% filled by the time I get home from work (wife is at home monitoring). This will also be my first time taking a full scale test results which I will post...
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    Is there a pool calculator app?

    I tried to find the actual named calculator but didn't seem to find it. There are a variety of pool calc apps but they all seem to have a variety of pros and cons. Any suggestions?? Apple store app to be specific : ) Thanks in advance!
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    New member! Thanks!

    New pool owner here. Tis the season, right? here we go!! Thank you!