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JohnN, I'll be interested to know what you find. My pH doesn't like to go below 7.3 (which is a good thing) unless I really drop it with MA to 7.1. I think it's because of the weaker MA that I use that it's not very effective. Once I use it up, I'll switch to the stronger stuff. Hi Dave...

JohnN, I'll be sure to let you know how it goes if I add anything. :-D Dickeystorm, you lucky duck! Glad you're able to proceed with the borates now! :mrgreen: Chem Geek and Y_not, I range, depending on the weather and bather load from 4-7 and have always noticed the dryness. (Maybe we...

Well, going back to my original question, what can I add to my pool (if anything) to make it softer and keep it from drying out considering my TA issue?

About once a week I fill to the fill-line due to the kids splashing it all out. That's why I figure my TA just refuses to go down. You can see it start to dip after adding MA, but then I'll add water a couple days later and it stops the process.

Hi, Jeff- It's raising all the time. I find that I have to add MA about once a week.

Hi, Charlie! It would take some serious effort for me to get it down that far, what with all the splash-out and filling that goes on here. :crazy: I don't know if it's worth it just to make the water softer.

Hi, Y_not! Ooooh, we used to live in Bend! How we loved it! Redmond sure seemed to be growing when we drove through there a couple of months ago. :-D To answer your questions: - The pH of my hose bib is: 8.0 and TA: 160 (and I wipe my tip; I'm very careful with this test and have...

Okay, gotcha. I went and read through "How to lower TA" with clearer eyes. :wink: That's what I get when I fly through chemistry. Thanks, Jcowart and WoodyP!!! So, I've actually been consistently lowering my TA via muriatic acid and it just wants to stay around 140. I'm guessing it's my...

Hi, Woody! FC: 7 (been keeping it a little higher since we have lots of swimmers every day and hoooot weather going on) CC: 0 pH: 7.4 TA: 140 CYA: 40 CH: (I only test it once a month since I have vinyl) You said, "Aeration will only raise my pH." I know it raises pH, but doesn't it lower my...

Hi, all! Things are going beautifully with our little pool- boy does it sparkle thanks to you guys. :wave: My husband came downstairs in his bathing suit this morning right after waking up. :shock: I think he's enjoying having a pool. :mrgreen: We've all noticed that our skin is super...

Oooo, you guys are bad! :twisted:

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Friday I went to our local pool store because I wanted to price the Speed Stir and reagents. A pool clerk came up to me and this was our convo: Him: "Can I help you with anything?" Me: "No thanks, I'm just looking at your reagents. (Nothing was priced.) How much is your Speed Stir?" Him...

Ahahaa!!! "...just bleach." :mrgreen:

Everything I read said to cut the holes larger, so that's what I did on mine. I have the pump that is a little smaller than yours and it's super easy to cut the holes out. USE A FRESH BLADE and don't cut the holes too small. It actually causes it to leak. :goodjob: EDIT: BTW, I tried...

Hmmmm, I should've known when they asked me what I wanted to use it for! :pth: Thanks, RobbieH! :mrgreen:

Thanks, Dave!!! :mrgreen:

Thanks, Faby! I think that's what I'll do and just wait until the pH drifts up every time. :goodjob:

Hi Richard and Faby3003, Richard, yeah I knew it was the weaker one, but that was all Home Depot had. No, I don't have high CH (and I have vinyl anyway) so I guess I'm just trying to do what Pool School says and get my numbers within range. Isn't that what a good little TFP girl does...

Hi JohnN and Faby3003, :wave: To answer questions: 1. I've added a total of about 1/2 a gallon over the last 4 days. I read on TFP that I should target 7.1 and maybe add a little less to see how the pool reacts, so I've been cautiously adding and testing daily. 2. I have not added any...

By the way, I just went to check what the percentages were for the chemical make-up of the muriatic acid and here's what the box said: KEMTEK Muriatic Acid- For pool and spa care (purchased at Home Depot) Principal Functioning Agent: Hydrogen Chloride...14.50% Constituents Ineffective as a...

Hi all, For the last week, I've been trying to get my TA down by lowering my pH (which likes to creep up by about 1ppm every day). My pH has been around 7.4-7.6, so I add enough muriatic acid daily to bring it down to 7.0 but my TA remains anywhere from 140-160. :brickwall: I don't have...

Gotcha! :wink: I think I'll try it in a couple of days (unless someone chimes in and says it's not a good idea or something). Thanks for your input, JamesT! :mrgreen:

Okay, interesting. So is it not good to open up the clear plastic lid that leads to the basket too often? It's super easy to get to and open up- or does it mess with the pressure inside the pump?

That's great! Thanks, Richard and JamesT! That's what I'll do, then! :goodjob:

Hi all, Doing some reading and wondered if I need to put a skimmer sock on my little basket in my Intex 1600? Oh, I guess I have another question... do I need to buy a wall skimmer? The pool doesn't have any trees around it and really the only thing I deal with are bugs. (Oy, one more...

What a cute mermaid! :-D

Thank you, WoodyP and JasonLion- that makes complete sense when you explain it. I have no working knowledge of things like this. :mrgreen: Can you tell? :wink: Thanks again!

Hi all! So, I'm on day 5 of managing my new fill and it's going well thanks to TFP. :wave: My latest question has to do with my sand filter... The day I set up my Intex 1600 and backwashed it, the water wasn't really dirty in my view bubble, which seemed odd to me since it was my first...

Wow! Amazing and harrowing, Larry! I sure learned a lot from your experience- so glad you stuck with it!!! Wahooooo!!!! :goodjob: