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    CH Question

    I have had my test kit about 5 weeks maybe, and I have almost gotten everything where it needs to be, except the CH. When I do this test, it does not turn red, but pink. I continued on with the test, and according to it, my CH is somewhere around 900-920. Doesn't that sound extremely high? When...
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    Anyone Having Problems With Spiders Around Their Pool?

    We installed a new inground pool this year. We are noticing a large amount of spiders around it. A few are making their way into it. Really gross as I have found a few very large ones in the skimmers. I started spraying around it and the patio. Is anyone else having the same issue and if so...
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    Need Help With High PH

    Hi there, I need some expert advice from anyone who can help me or possibly is having or has had the same situation as me. New in ground salt water pool installed in spring. I have been using the BBB method for about 1 month now, I have almost everything under control except for the PH. I know...
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    How do you store your Muriatic Acid?

    Was wondering how other people store their Muriatic Acid safely? I currently keep it in the box it came in up high on a shelf in my garage pushed to the back so that nobody but myself can get to it. I am curious to hear if there are better ways to store it. Thanks
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    Need Help With CH Test

    I got my TF-100 kit last week. I have used it twice. I am getting the hang of all the test except the CH test. It says if the water turns red, you have calcium in it. Mine is turning light pink. I contiunued with the test and after about 40 drops, nothing changed. Am I doing something wrong or...
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    Ist Time User Needs Help With TF100 Test Kit

    Hi there, I just got my new TF100 test kit today. I ran the tests, but I'm not sure about some of the results I got from it. I have posted some numbers below. My problem is that my PH keeps going up and chlorine keeps going down. Hopefully this test kit will help me fine tune everything...
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    Need Help With Lowering PH

    Hi there, new to the board and to owning a salt water pool. Let me give some background information so that hopefully someone can tell me if I am on the correct path. After following the pool builders advice I put all 9 bags of salt into the pool. It threw the salt content to 4200 ppm for a...