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I just added 4 gallons of No name brand (Equate from Walmart) of 6 to 7% Chlorine. There has been no reduction in the level of green algea! Shouldn't 4 gallons be overkill?

Thanks jb for the response. Can I quibble a bit? You say "not needed". But if "The high chlorine impacts the ability for the ph test to work correctly to know what your current pH level is" (see above). Then the CL level reading will impact/affect the amount of acid to add. if you use the...

Oh, OK ; Strange I have to pick a Forum already in "play" before I post a question that might be different than the current subject of the forum that I click on to get the "+Post New Thread" button! No wonder I have trouble with that process; It doesn't seem logical! What is wrong with my...

By "impact" I assume you mean: "CL level is not considered in the calculation done in the "Pool Math" Table"?

My CL is at least 10. Yeah, I realize there is a correction that needs to be made for high CL. The Pool Math Chart doesn't seem to have the capability to take the TC level into account in determining the amount of acid to add for a given level of current PH! Does it do it "behind the scenes"...

If my ph is very red do I add acid? Such a basic question I know but......

I can't figure out how to post a question either. If my PH is very red do I add acid? - - - Updated - - - If my PH is very red do I add acid? - - - Updated - - - I don't see "+Post New Thread" after I click Forums

Ha, Ha! Tex, your secret is safe with me; and I'm sure from the other many thousand members of TFP, 'cause what member who really wanted to increase worthwhile knowledge about operating and enjoying their pools would have spent any of their time coming this far into this thread! One last...

Re: Your TF-100 should've some with a small blue OTO kit for pH and FC testing. If not, give them a call and they'll make it right. Oh sorry my mistake my TF100 did come with that separate OT/PH test "assembly". I forgot it was a part of the main plastic box of the TF-100. And that is the...

Gee that was fast! Thanks for the reply...I guess I assumed that was the case! The epitome of laziness is for me to continue this thread rather than return the R-0004 I just bought, by mistake, and buy some R-0014, but............ So I have just "empirically" determined that my cheapie K-1000...

Very informative! But I just wore out my scroll wheel on this quick question!

I've tried to get Taylor (1-800-837-8548) to explain why they market (at least) two PH test solutions e.g. R-0004 and R-0014. They only say that they are different (duhh!) and they are used in different test kits. I assume the colored films in those kits are coded for the apparent different...

I have a 13X26 pool. With a pool as small as ours I have a separate free standing SPA That's better for me. Depending on your geography, i.e part of the country you live in, and the rest of the space you have in your yard, I would have a separate SPA, above ground and off to the side. In...

Now that does make sense, I guess. I never saw it happen on my first use of the reagent! How can "we", or one of us, get to the Taylor people to have them add that caution to the next printing of the instruction sheets? Or is it really necessary to have such an "only need to worry on the...

Whoops!; My mistake! I didn't set it up for my time zone. Thanks for your patience with me!

I think I read somewhere that you post the time of a post in GMT. That's good for "universality" across the universe!:salut: But it might help more (for those who haven't read your selection of "time of post criteria") to program your "intake time of a post" with "GMT", rather than say ET or...

Why does the listed instruction (#3 in the TF100 kit) to test for TA, warn the one doing the test, to wipe the tip of the R-0009 bottle after every administered drop of the test solution with a damp cloth? First of all, since test solution does "wick" back up into the dropper orifice, what...

My current question is on the ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry article. There is a sentence that says " It is often best to make large TA adjustments in a couple of steps, testing the water after each one, as adding large quantities of baking soda can raise the PH a little and you don't want the...

Was on way. Now have arrived? Pool clear again! Thanks for all your patience and help!

Sorry to take so long to reply...No I wasn't "measuring" 6 to 8 ppm. I was measuring "dark yellow" using the "quicky K-1000" tester; and 28 to 35 ppm on the TA-100 set up. I was trying to ask if the value of "28" you were saying it would take to eradicate the algae, was on the same scale of...

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Re: "2 gallons 10% = 15; I jug store bleach is 6; the dry powder added no more than 6 depending on what it was. That's only 27 FC. That's barely the first dose for a SLAM." Still pool is not clear but looks better. Hmm, are you saying (in longhand) that 2 gallons of 10% liquid Chlorine into an...

OK; but are you saying FC should be 28 as related to CL of 6-8 on a test strip. I know CL on the test strip does not measure FC, but 28 seems so so high! Any comments on the filter pressure values i.e. higher now than earlier in the season; 11.5 pounds then, versus 13.5 pounds now What about...

Split from Please Help! Pool levels perfect, pool still green. Zea3 Hey folks me to! I've had algae for 18 days now. 13,000 gal in-ground gunnite with black marbalite (sp?) inside coat. Over that 18 day time frame, I have added 2 gal of 11% pool store shock; 1 gal 8% grocery store...

WOW! So many fast replies. And with good advice too! Must be raining where all are, otherwise you be out by the pool; or maybe you already are at the pool with WIFI or a smart phone :>} :laughblue:

I would like to ask for Feedback on other members selection of Pool Thermometers. Especially the wireless/remote reading types. How and where do I add that into the forums? I have had bad experience with the Aquatech Item 4301 marketed (at one time) by Game Inc.com. But their web site is...

Re: Leaf Net Cover - what to look for ? Any recommended site See another forum temporary-large-opening-mesh-leaf-cover-just-for-temp-use-t54226.html

Re: Temporary large opening mesh leaf cover just for temp us From what I can infer from the pictures I've seen what the 'pool care suppliers" for around $100 or more have spacing of , only my guess, maybe 0.3 to 0.5 mm. They let water pass through them but catch from sinking into the water any...

Re: Temporary large opening mesh leaf cover just for temp us Gee what's happening when I have to answer my own post??? Guess everyone has gone into pool hibernation for the winter. Or I put my question into too obscure a category!!! Anyway here is a link to what I wanted...