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    Crusty ring around pool?

    Opened pool today and I have this crusty ring around the pool where the water level was. This is my 1st time opening it up and I tried to brush it off but it's not coming off. It feels like sand paper. Also to note that I didn't cover it or do anything this winter so I did drain it and will be...
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    Question about adding chemicals??

    Is it okay to add dry acid right after adding bleach or do I need to wait? If so how long? Also, I leave my pump filter running all day and night. Is that okay or should I only run it for 6 hrs which is what is recommended.
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    SWG vs Bleach

    Hey Guys... I finally have great #'s for my AG pool. I am losing a little chlorine every day (having to add about 3 cups of bleach in the afternoon) but have not gotten below 2, PH has been 7.6 consistently, TA is 160-170 (I know that's a little high but I checked my water which I filled the...
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    HIGH PH?

    I have a quick question about PH? I tested this morning after alot of rain yesterday due to tropical storm. My #'s were: FC: 4.6 PH: 8.0 TA: 160 CH: 200 CYA: 45 I know that I need to get my PH down (was 7.6-7.8 before storm) which I was going to add acid this afternoon but was wondering since...
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    PLEASE HELP ME....FEEL LIKE PULLING OUT MY HAIR

    I have never owned a pool before and this has been a little overwhelming so I really need some help... Put pool up this past weekend and it was full by Sunday night. Didn't get my test kit (Taylor K-2006) until Tuesday but we just added regular bleach 8.25% Sunday and Monday evening. When I...