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  1. ernie01jt

    things a novice learns that the experts might not think to pass on….

    Hi folks I am doing lots of testing trying to get a handle on my YO_YOING CC results. Things I've learned so far as far as testing: A large sample bottle like an old fashioned restaurant ketchup bottle works great, you get enough water to fill rinse and fill your test vials. Take your samples...
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    CC climbing

    Hi folks, I had a new liner installed June 17, my FC has never been below 4.0 with a CYA of 30 on June 25. PH started out at 7.5 and is now 7.8 and holding since June 26. June 29 numbers were: Ph 7.8 FC 7.0 CC 1.5 TA 80 CYA 50 CH 125 Salt 4000 < I know it's high but it is coming down...
  3. ernie01jt

    first timer tests

    I started this in chemistry 201 but it seems here might be better, these are my numbers, suggestions kindly appreciated 20500 gallon pool, vinyl liner, SWG PH 7.5 Free Chlorine 7.5 combined .5 TA 80 CYA 30 I have monosodium cyanurate monohydrate 35% given to me by liner installer to use CH 125...
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    new liner, water, and first time testing

    Hi folks, these are my numbers, suggestions kindly appreciated 20500 gallon pool, vinyl liner, SWG PH 7.5 Free Chlorine 7.5 combined .5 TA 80 CYA 30 I have monosodium cyanurate monohydrate 35% given to me by liner installer to use CH 125 Salt 4000 These are yesterdays numbers. I added 2 inches...
  5. ernie01jt

    New vinyl liner

    The pool folks were out today. We're replacing our old liner and Latham puts a serial number sticker on the back. Its at the deep end but not any place in particular. No going back now. Finally! Just so you know what it looks like, well yeah its a lousy pic.
  6. ernie01jt

    adding borates

    Hi folks, I'm several weeks away from opening this season due to liner issues. As I'm new to maintaining our pool I'm trying to have all I need on hand, knowledge included. Elsewhere in here it says to mix dry chemicals in water before adding to a pool. My question is do I need to do this with...
  7. ernie01jt

    Confirm boric acid amount

    Am I correct for a goal of 50 ppm in a 20500 gal pool I need 50 lbs of boric acid? I will be starting with a new liner and water. Or are borates naturally present?
  8. ernie01jt

    new vinyl liner

    Hi folks. Like it says, I'm getting a new liner this spring and am wondering where to start as far as salt and bleach since I'll have new water. I hit search several ways but didn't see anything close. I'm just trying to make sure I have all that I'll need on hand. Prior to this I had a service...
  9. ernie01jt

    plastic and paint

    Hi guys and gals, I'm in the process of changing liner colors, leaning toward tan/sand/brownish. Has anyone here painted their bottom drain covers,eyeball fittings, and skimmer inlets? Thanks in advance. Ernie
  10. ernie01jt

    new signature

    I figured out the signature, now how do I add an avatar or picture, none of my pics are 100 x 100 and I don't know how to "shrink" them. Ernie
  11. ernie01jt

    oh no! another new guy....

    Hi folks, I just found this site. Hopefully this will make some decisions on liner replacement and care easier for me. Ernie