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I'm out of the reagent to test for CYA. I would have assumed with the amount of chlorine I've added that I was at SLAM level, but of course without knowing CYA that's just a guess. I'll need to procure more reagent for CYA.

Hi, Trying to get my pool opened. I've vacuumed twice to waste and then hit the pool hard with liquid chlorine which got rid of the green water and added acid to lower ph, however, the pool is still cloudy. My current readings with my Taylor kit are: Cl free= 7.5 ph. = 7.4 alk = 180 ppm...

Thanks. Do you recommend raising CYA with a chlorine puck or using stabilizer?

Hi guys, I have a leak in my pool. I know its somewhere about 18 inches below the surface of the water because this was the threshold of where the water level stopped dropping. The ground around the pool is wet across a fairly wide area, thus it's hard to pinpoint where I should start to look...

Okay, I've now properly tested my water with a Taylor K2005. Please advise as these are my numbers and my water is hazy with only about 20 inches of visibility: Free Cl: <1 ph: ~7.3 Alkalinity: ~65 CYA: ~12 Should I raise CYA to about 40, then SLAM?

What happened to the calculator that used to be on this site? I found it much easier to use than the app. Is it archived anywhere?

I understand the need for a proper test kit and for the sake of argument, let's assume the pool store's numbers are accurate. How should I proceed?

Pool is cloudy. Can only see about 18 inches down. I added a lot of bleach on Saturday afternoon and today (Sunday), it's basically all gone. These are my numbers from the pool store: FC and Totach Cl: 0.11 pH: 7.2 TA: 64 Ca Hardness: 39 CYA: 5 Phosphates: 530 Should I add both baking soda and...

Hi guys, I'm opening my pool and when I reach into the water I can feel a hard, rough build-up of some material on the lining of my pool. What is this and how should I take care of it?

I'm using 6-way test strips from walmart. I know I need to purchase a proper testing kit. It's on the list...

Thanks for the info. I'm guessing that my CYA has jumped up due to initially using pucks and haphazardly adding stabilizer. My current readings are: TC=1, CYA=180, Alkalinity=180, pH=8.2 Pool store told me to broadcast 8 cups of baking soda once per week to "prolong the life of my liner". Is...

Hello, Somehow my CYA is sky high. Does adding baking soda impact CYA levels? Also, my pH is high. Can I lower my pH by adding muriatic acid without further increasing CYA?

Is there an optimal time of day to run my pump, and what is the justification for running the pump during a particular time of day? And while we're at it, how long should I run my pump? I have a 15000 gal above ground pool, with a 1.5 hp pump with sand filter. Thanks in advance.

Great thanks guys.

New pool owner here. I have an above ground, vinyl 24' round pool and I'm needing to know where/how is the appropriate way to add CYA that is in granular form. Should it go in the skimmer, broadcast over the surface, or in a floating tablet pod thing. Thanks in advance.