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  1. M

    Just tested, looking for input, all help appreciated!

    Thanks, Will do. I've added a gallon of bleach. Pool math says to add 141oz. of baking soda to reach 60. That sounds like a lot to do at once. Should I do it incrementally, and if so, over what period? Thanks y'all! Mike - - - Updated - - -
  2. M

    Just tested, looking for input, all help appreciated!

    You guys rock! Pool is clear, looking good. PH is at 7.2, and seems to be rising on its own. FC=2.5. I'll add some bleach tonight. CC=0 PH=7.2 TA=30 CYA=60 I know the alkalinity is low, but I'm trying to move slowly. Any advice? Thanks, Mike
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    Just tested, looking for input, all help appreciated!

    Thanks! I will. - - - Updated - - - Thanks! It's coming along. I just tested again, and had FC=19.5 ppm, which was .5 short of maintaining SLAM, so I gave it another half a jug! It looks clear, just a bit dark on the bottom. I keep brushing, and I see it move toward the drains, but can't...
  4. M

    Just tested, looking for input, all help appreciated!

    Makes sense. Thanks! muc
  5. M

    Just tested, looking for input, all help appreciated!

    Any advice on how long to keep these levels besides the SLAM guidelines? Thanks, muc
  6. M

    Just tested, looking for input, all help appreciated!

    I've been keeping it at shock level for the last few days. It is getting clearer. FC=16, but I just added about a jug of bleach (8.5%). CC=0 Everyone says the other tests are inaccurate at this point. The last dose should take it back up to 20ppm. Any advice on how long to keep these levels...
  7. M

    Just tested, looking for input, all help appreciated!

    It's a little hard to know if you still see it! I'm going with I'm real sure I can't see it. Does that make sense? Thanks!
  8. M

    Just tested, looking for input, all help appreciated!

    Okay. Will do. Thanks! - - - Updated - - - It's been 50 on the last couple. I'm 55, don't see as well as I once did, and I'm not sure if I still see that dot. I've opted toward being very sure I don't see it. Sometimes my 9 year old still sees it!
  9. M

    Just tested, looking for input, all help appreciated!

    Here's the latest: fC=20 (that's what pool math says it should be!) CC=0 to 0.5max PH=7.2 (one drop takes it to 7.6 TA=40 CYA=50 Any words of wisdom? Thanks!
  10. M

    Just tested, looking for input, all help appreciated!

    Tested this afternoon. FC = 15.5 CYA=65 Added 2 jugs of 8.5% bleach 256oz. It is getting clearer. Thanks everyone for the help. It's much more fun learning this myself than depending on local stores. You guys are a great resource, and I appreciate your efforts, coaching, patience with a...
  11. M

    Just tested, looking for input, all help appreciated!

    I tested this morning, FC = 12 CYA was just over 50. I put in a 128 oz jug of 8.5 bleach, will test in a bit to see if another is needed. CC was below .5 Chart says to shoot for FC of 20 ppm I haven't added any more borax or CYA.
  12. M

    Just tested, looking for input, all help appreciated!

    It's not that cloudy! I can see the details of my drains clearly. It just doesn't sparkle at this point. Thanks! - - - Updated - - - Okay. Thank you!
  13. M

    Just tested, looking for input, all help appreciated!

    Thanks! Will do! Can my kids swim with it that high? - - - Updated - - - Thanks. Will do! Can my kids swim with it that high?
  14. M

    Just tested, looking for input, all help appreciated!

    Thanks! It is not green now, is at FC 14, and was at 19 day before yesterday. If CYA=60, the chart says to take it to 24. I'm betting it was higher than that Monday, should I take it back that high? It has been clearing fairly well, just a little cloudy. Also, should I begin to add any borax...
  15. M

    Just tested, looking for input, all help appreciated!

    Thanks for your reply! I am currently using bottles of bleach. It went green, so I added until it wasn't. I've put in about one box of borax and a couple pounds of baking soda last Friday. After a green weekend, I poured about 4 jugs of bleach, then Monday, I wa sick of green, added 3 more...
  16. M

    Just tested, looking for input, all help appreciated!

    Hi, I'm new here, just tested with my K-2006c. FC= 14.0 ppm CC may be 0.5 to 1.0 but it may have been going back to red before adding, so it may be 0.0 PH=7.0 (3 drops raised it to 7.4) Alkalinity was 40 ppm Calcium was 30 ppm CYA=60ppm All help is appreciated. The calculator said to add 60 oz...
  17. M

    Just tested, looking for input, all help appreciated!

    Hi, I'm new here, just tested with my K-2006c. FC= 14.0 ppm CC may be 0.5 to 1.0 but it may have been going back to red before adding, so it may be 0.0 PH=7.0 (3 drops raised it to 7.4) Alkalinity was 40 ppm Calcium was 30 ppm CYA=60ppm All help is appreciated. The calculator said to add 60 oz...