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    New pool and test kit...looking for advice

    Well, I tested the tap water as suggested. TA was 440 and CH was 550. I think I understand how to get TA down with muriatic acid and aeration. I just have the stock return from Intex and it does not really break the surface of the water, so I will have to come up with something to facilitate...
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    New pool and test kit...looking for advice

    Thanks MGMOORE7. I am working on the ph now. This morning it was down to 7.5. ATTTECH-2, great idea to test the fill water. I will do that after work tonight. I am not sure what CSI is and its function, but I see how the component parts impact it in Pool Math. I guess I have a little...
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    New pool and test kit...looking for advice

    Hi all, My wife thought it would be a great idea to get a pool for our kids. "They are only young once, you know." Well, we know have a pool (Intex AG 16'x48", sand filter) and the kids are thrilled. I started this adventure with zero knowledge but luckily stumbled onto this forum before I...