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No spillover or water features - had torrential rains a few days ago.

The dates won’t tell you if they have been sitting out in the sun or in a hot garage. Better to buy from tftestkits.com and not wonder if the chemistry is off. I love a bargain but the term “good money after bad” may apply.

Thanks Marty. Not sure what I should keep CYA and TA at for my non-SWG, super hot temps. I add MA and the levels creep back up to 8.2.

Hello All, Looking for input to help balance water. Our pool gets little to no use right now but it’s pretty to look at because it is still sparkling after the SLAM help I have received here. It is hot, mid to high 80s, low 90s. Rains most afternoons. The pH keeps rising to 8.2 and I am...

Great idea. I bought a one gallon paint strainer bag today but I like your idea too. Not too keen on throwing away the hairnets.

Another thing I discovered is that the nozzle tip from the clear ketchup dispenser bottles from Walmart fits on the pool supply store pool water sample bottle. Makes it very easy to measure 10ml, 25 ml or fill CYA test bottle.

I’m glad you were joking - I wondered how much FC you were needing to add each day!

This might help, but your clothes might be wrinkled afterwards - Kleenguard A60 Bloodborne Pathogen and Chemical Protective Coverall Suit Hooded and Booted - M, L, XL, 2XL (Extra Large) - - Amazon.com

I am a newbie and still trying to figure it all out. How often do you add stabilizer Rob? I am a beginner at the Trouble Free Pool way. The sun is relentless here so I want to maintain the CYA level to help keep the chlorine from being zapped to nothing. This is what I am trying to avoid by...

Here's a super simple diy funnel system for measuring out stabilizer and neatly pouring the powder into a knee high. It will take more time to read the directions than to actually make the two part funnel. If you can imagine a red solo cup with the bottom cut out stacked on top of another red...

Got it. Thanks Marty.

Marty, Thanks. I just tested FC. It is at 6ppm. According to the chart, I should be 6-8 for CYA at 50 or 7-9 for CYA at 60. I was at 8ppm at just before sunrise so it looks like I will be losing 2ppm per day. PoolMath recommends 21 ounces to get to 8ppm. What time of day should I add the...

I officially passed the OCLT! 1) FC stayed at 8.0 2) CC is 0.5 3) Water is clear Current readings: FC - 8 CC - 0.5 pH - 7.8 (7.2 two days ago) CH - 250 (275 two days ago) TA - 70 CYA - 40 (up from 20 after stabilizer) Now I will need to figure out what levels I should be maintaining. I...

Thanks Richard, I will take it back up to 10 FC. Adding Stabilizer today as well.

The SLAM was successful! The pool passed the OCLT 1) FC stayed the same 6.5 2) CC is 0.5 3) Water is clear Thank you all for helping guide me through this learning process. Do you think it is normal for the pool to go from 6.5 FC to 5 FC within a hour of the sun rising?

Hi Richard, Still learning - want to make sure so am doing this correctly. I changed my targets to FC - 8 CC - 0 pH - 7.4 TA - 70 CH - 275 CYA -40 Is this okay for my pool and my sunny, humid and hot climate? I know it will take some trial and error - looking for a place to start maintaining...

Good idea! I just added 13 ounces of MA. I’m a learning bit by bit.

Will do. Thanks!

Hi Marty, Yes, I have been keeping FC at 12ppm. No I haven’t done the OCLT. I will tonight and tomorrow morning before dawn.

Hello, This has probably been the longest SLAM ever but I am determined to get pool where it should be and maintain it properly from here on. Water is very clear with no signs of algae. I wanted to ask about current levels so I complete SLAM properly. Not adding anything until I hear from the...

Thanks Richard, I don’t think I’ll ever stop learning new information on this site. I also see why the speedstir is so highly recommended.

Thanks Marty.

When you perform the Calcium Hardness Test, do you swirl as you drop when adding R-0012 one drop at a time of until the color changes to blue? I am asking because the color changes more quickly when I stir as I drop and I want to make sure I am getting an accurate test result. The Calcium...

You could use a slightly larger trash bag and then let the lid clamp down on the bag so water doesn’t get inside it when it rains.

Thanks Richard for the excellent directions. I appreciate them. The fumes from the Muriatic Acid are no joke. I will wear a respirator in the future (only had googles on.)

Richard, I have been searching this site to find out about adding muriatic acid and chlorine at the same time. Found out that they should be spaced 30 minutes to one hour apart. Also saw a post about not adding MA to a bucket of water. Is it best not to mix MA to clean water before adding to...

Pool is enclosed in a birdcage. Plenty of pollen but no leaves or needles.

Hi Richard, do you think four hours of vacuuming within the 24 cycle is enough? Will add Muriatic Acid. I will be patient and try to get all the algae out so I can get into maintenance mode. Thanks

Hi MKnauss, I did not lower PH. I have Muriatic Acid. Would it be better to lower pH now? If so, do I need to wait to add chlorine or add chlorine first and wait to add MA?