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Hi folks, Really confuywhy the pool has turned cloudy..and overnight spike of PH(SLAM maybe?) Last Weekend, 6/1 & 6/2.. levels were to the dot and brilliantly crystal clear. Monday and Tuesday, 6/3 & 6/3, pool turns ever so slightly cloudy. Lots of rain and falling pollen. Wednesday, pool...

Good evening everyone, So last week I slammed and performed a successful OCLT. However, there was still an ever so slight cloudiness..just slightly. That said, as per suggestions here, I deep cleaned and backwashed my filter (heck of a lot of fun and learning experience!!) I added the salt...

Hiya, So another wonderful Pool Season begins! Been SLAMMING all week. Finally had success on Thursday night thru Friday morning. That said, Pool is still ever so slightly cloudy...? Any thoughts there folks? (See photos attached) Here are my results - I'd like to add salt tonight/tomorrow...

Well folks, looks like I've been algaed!! Haven't posted in sometime because my levels and pool have been sparkling. Long story short, I had missed testing or chemistry lessons for 4-7 days, then wack! See pictures below. I've had the algae about a week now, and have maintained regular...

Hi all, Been a typical NE winter. Pool looked great after my first TFP closing! Here are this season's initial test results. FC 0.5 CC 0 TC 0.5 CH 50 TA 60 CYA 75 (I did add last week) PH 7.2 CL/BR 0.5 Salt 1800ppm If memory serves me correctly, I must get the pool to satisfactory chlorine...

Hi everyone, Sadly, it's time. :( I've read the closing stickies...however, the SLAM process, specifically the SHOCK level has me confused. I plugged in the numbers in PoolMath...is it really that much chlorine??? Also, I have a SWG, I must turn this off before I add the chlorine to...

Hi Folks, It has been a while since I've posted. We have been swimming quite a bit this summer in the new pool...my apologies. I have been testing regularly and results have been great. I have used Poolmath religiously and maintained as suggested. All good...until yesterday.. The pool was...

Hi everyone, That was fun!! I can't believe that I was able to perform chemistry tests with all your help and have my friends and family swim safely this Memorial weekend. A huge thank you to everyone that helped and reassured me this past month. The pool looks and feels fabulous...

Hello folks, So it's been a week since I added salt. Here are the results below. FC-2.0 CC-Zero TC-2.0 CH-50 TA-140 CYA-80 PH-7.8 CL/BR-Zero Salt-2800ppm Last Sunday I added (6) bags of Morton salt from Walmart. I have the Intellichlor SWG set at 80%...model IC15. Should my FC be this...

First ever test....my apologies in advance...here goes... Test conditions.... New England-Raining-50°F FC-0.5 CC-0.5 TC-1.0 CH-75ppm TA-80 CYA-crystal clear-tested 4 times and continues to present the 'black dot.' K-1000 test results CL/BR- 0.5-1 PH-8.2 Lastly, I did not perform...

Hiya everyone, New. Brand new! No idea about pools, pumps, algae or any of that good stuff. I do know what we have out our back though and would like to share with you. I've read about this Test Kit everybody keeps referring to.....should I buy this? Shall I need the salt test kit...

Hi everyone, I really need your help in selecting a pool robot. I'm absolutely new! I've read and re-read everything there is to know about pool robot options...and I'm tired . It truly is a lot to digest-though a few things I'd like to share about our new pool. 1. It's a hybrid...

Hi everyone, New pool installed towards the end of last year...and no swimming done! LOL...This we already knew and cant wait for the 2016 season. We installed a Hybrid pool---half in and half out---or otherwords, The Foxx Ultimate Pool---it's a saltwater for the kids etc...(the installer...