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A little over 3 years ago my intire outside electrical panal blew up, taking my pump with it. I had a complete replacement and rebuild of my panel. After that I had the new Pentair pump installed. About 2 months ago I started noticing that my pump was occasionally not turning on as per...

I thought that PoolMath adjusted for the Borates. If so, how come my PoolMath Effects of Adding shows me that 16 oz of acid will give me a pH reduction of 0.4. I am not questioning your chemistry as I have very chemistry knowledge other that what I learn here and from using PoolMath. But, how...

I tested twice with LaMotte test strips, both indicated 50

According to my PoolMath app adding 1 Gal 31.45 acid to my 10,000 gal pool would lower pH by 3.1 units and TA by 50.0. Today I checked levels for pH and TA and they were pH 8.4 (approx) and TA 80. I added 16 oz acid, waited and hour with pump at high speed and pH dropped to 7.8 and TA stayed at...

According to my poolmath app an addition of 1 Gal of 31.35 acid to my 10,000 gallon pool would reduce pH by 3.1 and TA by 50.0. Today my results were pH approx 8.4 and TA 80. I added 16 oz acid and an hour later pH was 7.8 and TA 80. I then added another 16 oz of acid and an hour later...

Will do. I use them every Spring.

Pool is not covered. Thanks for all of that clarifcation. Now I have a straight forward and logical plan. I'll be dealing with tons of leaves ad then pollin in March/early April, and will do a partial drain/refill based on fill water chemistry. Looking to get everything back to normal again...

So, rather than trying to calculate my pH, knowing that it is definately over 8, should I just go ahead in add 1 gallon of acid at a time until I get a reading in the 7.6 range? How long do I need to wait before testing and adding more acid? Also, according to Poolmath 1 gallon of acid will...

R-0004 is correct and it is fresh

TODAY FC - 6 CC - 0 PH - 8.8 TA - 80 CH - 850 CYA - 60 SALT - 4000 BOR - 50 TEMP - 49 CSI - 0.00 FEB 19 - ADDED 24 OZ MURATIC ACIC AFTER THIS TESTING FC - 5 CC - 0 PH - 8.8 TA - 80 CH - 850 CYA - 60 SALT - 4000 BOR - 50 TEMP - 44 CSI - -0.33 Feel free to access my complete test logs if you...

Have nevery used Cal Hypo since pool was refinished about 2 1/2 years ago. I use fresh, genuine Taylor reagents from my K-2006C kit. I have had rapid ph bounce ever since pool refinish. I do keep a very close eye on CSI and adjust to keep that in line. I am planning to do a partial drain...

I realize that the colors onthe vial do not allow me to go to 8.8 but I figured out a work around that, while not perfect, shouldget me somewhat close. When I realize the my red is much darker than the colors on the vile, I use the acid demand drops and count til it get to my target. I then go...

Because of my sometimes crazy pH I have always paid close attention to CSI. I guess it really does pay off. I have always tested with the Taylor K-2006C. Have thought about a pH meter. But so many out there with procing all over the place. Are they actually better than the drop test? What...

previous post continued..... Tree problems will be done by end of March or mid April. I will be draining pool water to get CH down. By keeping a close eye on my CSI I have been able to control scaling as evidenced by the fact that I have never had to acid wash my Salt Generator in the 2 1/2...

I have always had a proble with rising pH but have been able to control with additions of muratic acid. However readings today and 3 days ago have me stumped. 3 days ago pH was 8.8, TA 75, CH 850, Salt 4000, Bor 50, temp 47, CSI 0.00. In order to get pH down somewhat I added 24 oz acid...

I Got a new Samsung phone yesterday and am able to log in but my testing log results are all missing. Can you please help me get them restored. Thanks

Is there any way to search for members by location? I live in San Antonio TX and water is supplied by San Antonio Water System (SAWS). My supply water has extremely high TA (220) according 2 water tests this morning with Taylor drop kit. I am wondering how anyone else in the area might be...

I feel I need to do a partial drain & refill in my salt pool in order to reduce my 750 CH. I am planning to drain about 1/3 of my pool and replace with 170 CH city water. That should give me a new reading of approx 557. Is that worth the cost and effort? My main concern is also my TA level...

I replaced my old single speed pump with a Pentair VSF 011056 this past week due to a power surge which destroyed the old pump. I used to think that my water was absolutely clear but after just 3 days I realize that the VSF has taken clarity to a whole new level. I am a little confused about...

Thanks for the prompt reply. As always, members here are very helpful.

I will be switching from a 2 speed pump to a Pentair VSF-011056 later this week. I also have an already installed Hayward AquaRite Pro ARQ9 SWG. I have a few questions. 1. What flow rate is required to have the SWG produce chlorine? 2. Will chlorine generation be the same at low flows as it...

I figured that what it was. Was really curious as to weather I needed to worry about permanent stain damage. They have been going away in a day or so due to chlorine. Will see what I can do to get trees trimmed next winter.

Recently these stains have been showing up on my pool floor. They are in several areas, but all are directly under overhanging Live Oak tree limbs. Brushing and Prowler cleaner are of no help in getting rid of them. Over the span of 2 or 3 days they do fade and then disappear without the...

I just received a SpeedStir and noticed that there is no 44ml level on the enclosed vial, but in order to test with Taylor K-2006C a 44ml sample is required. There is no alternative testing method for smaller samples as there is for CH and TA. Do I need to use the manual Ph test included with...

Moved from here. @Richard320 Are you still using Cellulose Fiber instead of DE? Just wondering if you're still happy with it. I am considering trying it myself. Thanks

11,000 gal salt water pool - Replastered April 2020, added Hayward T-Cell 9 FC 5.5 CC 0 pH 8 - Keep adding Muratic Acid to lower to 7.6 Target = 7.6 TA 125 - Target = 80 CH 225 - Target = 350 CYA 70 Salt 3400 Water Temp 85 I know I need to correct pH and TA as well as raise my...

I have an IG plaster pool with an attached spa. I have always had a problem keeping the stairs and spa floor clean due to leaves and blowing dust. Has anyone had any experience with the Pool Blaster Catfish battery operated vac, or any other similar items...

10,000 gallons Regular plaster finish. I bought house 5 years ago with pool installed. Pool built in 1999. Not sure if it ever was refinished, but I doubt it. Moderate scale formation on floor and walls, but can't acid wash or resurface this year. Pool Water = FC 4.0, CC 0.5, Ph 7.5, TA...