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Thank you! :) So, what levels should I be aiming for with FC and CC and CH and CYA? Terry

Alright, so I am still somewhat novice and confused here. But, here we go: Just did the first test on the pool water this summer and want to get it ready to swim in for my wife and toddler. The test results were as follows: FC 1 CC 0 TC 1 pH 6 (ish) T/A 10-20 CH 220 CYA 60 Temp 81 What is...

Chem geek, thank you for laying it all out so simple for me. The water is a bit more cloudy than it was before the TA and pH was raised so high. I am not sure of two things: 1) How to clear the water and return it to it's translucent state. 2) Whether the pool water is safe at these levels to...

Is everyone gone on the weekend swimming in their pools???? lol No responses at all today, but last posting was crazy with replies and advice :(

Updated Predicament: Very high FC, High TA, good ph. Alright, I did as everyone recommended....and after 13 pounds of baking soda I seem to have most definitely raised my TA as well as my pH....and FC....all of them wayyyyyy high...here are the new numbers (I seem to have too high of...

Re: New member: No TA, low pH: Advice? Thank you! You're always right on top of my posts! Thanks alot. I will perform this tonight as well and update tomorrow. :)

Re: New member: No TA, low pH: Advice? overnight FC loss test?

Re: New member: No TA, low pH: Advice? We did have a mild storm last night I heard. Could this be the cause?

Re: New member: No TA, low pH: Advice? ok.....so, i just dumped a gallon of bleach around perimeter of pool and it's clearing up already....is this normal? I don't recall this ever occurring before...

Re: New member: No TA, low pH: Advice? Wow.....so, my pool that looked so clean and nice now looks green and dirty! I just got home from work....all I did last night was add two boxes of Borax....thoughts?

Re: New member: No TA, low pH: Advice? Thank you for everyone's clarifications :) Just wanted to make sure I was on the right track. It makes perfect sense to aim for 80 with the Soda and as I adjust pH later this may further raise it. Thanks again. Also, I do agree with the BBB vision for...

Re: New member: No TA, low pH: Advice? Alright, I have to inquire as to why everyone is recommending 70-80 TA for me when Pool School and the Pool Calculator say 100-120 is my ideal level of TA due to the fact that I use Tri-Chlor tablets for chlorine....which am I to aim for?

Re: New member: No TA, low pH: Advice? Thanks for all your help! I will repost the results tomorrow! Thanks again. :)

Re: New member: No pH no CC: Advice? Pool Calculator says to add 197 oz of baking soda (approx a 12 lb bag of baking soda! :))...do I poor it all at once into the skimmer?

Re: New member: No TA, low pH: Advice? Thank you. I will adjust the TA and repost results tomorrow. Thanks for everyone's help. For my future maintenance, what are the goal values I should be at for my specific pool (for the pool calculator)?

Re: New member: No TA, low pH: Advice? Also, another concern......big one actually.....how do I use the pool calculator without an accurate pH reading to use? Obviously the test results have no number value to them, but aren't 0.

Re: New member: No TA, low pH: Advice? Alright, I have the Pool Calculator up and want to make sure I have all the right goals set up. Could you please tell me where I should set my goals for my particular pool (21' round, 54" deep, 12k gallons) under the BBB method with an inline chlorinator...

Re: New member: No TA, low pH: Advice? Yikes, does this explain why my wife complains of a tingling sensation in the water? Hope my 8 month old son is ok :oops: Alright, to tackle this problem immediately.....I am on a tight budget....so, with that being said, what is the best option for...

Re: New member: No TA, low pH: Advice? Thank you for your fast responses and help! :goodjob: Just a few more questions: Where can I get this soda ash? Approximately how expensive is it? And, most importantly, approximately how much do I need to add? My pool is a 21' round, 54" deep...

Re: New member: No pH no CC: Advice? lol I say "0" because it is not on the chart, but that is obviously an exaggeration on my part, sorry. :) One more question, how do I raise my TA and is that a problem that it is zero? BTW, the chlorine side of the test in the picture is just water...I...

Re: New member: No pH no CC: Advice? after 5 drops of red phenol it is a very light yellow hue....I have re-edited post above with Calcium test results as well. Attached is a photo of the pH test results for your review. Thanks! :)

Re: New member: No pH no CC: Advice? With regards to this post, my apologies, I have edited my post to correct it. That was the Total Alkalinity test I was mentioning, it was also a 0 just as the pH test was.

Hello all, I have been converting to the BBB method over the past week or so and I am facing an issues of low pH and no TA. I am hoping to gain some insight and advice from this post. I am using the TF-100 Test Kit purchased through this site. It is worth noting that I am now using an inline...

Alright, well now i must reach out to clarify some things as i am new on this site: 1) Is using chlorine 3" tabs through my makeshift feeder acceptable with the BBB methodology? I still have a 50 pound tub to go through.... 2) Considering the above mentioned chlorinator (Aqua Smarte used...

lol Thank you FPM and BR....i appreciate the solid efforts on your parts to help. I actually came across the O-ring assortment today at a hardware store and am keeping an eye open for possible replacement retainer pin solutions. As far as the Aqua Smarte goes, I just started using it this way...

Has anyone got any advice and/or suggestions?

As you can see, this is not one of those alternative sanitizers....it is a chlorinator, I keep it half full of 3" chlorine tabs at all times. Any suggestions or comments?