Two stories, actually. Went to a local, independent store about a week ago to have them verify some of my tests, and they said everything was fine, but that I had 0 CYA, so they told me to add 5lbs of it, based on my pool size. I explained to them that I have only replaced a few inches of water since adding a full container only 2 months ago, so it should not be possible for me to have 0. He asked a couple stupid questions like whether we've been doing a lot of swimming lately...
Yesterday I went to another store, Leslie's to get one very small pool item and had them run a test also, so I could compare to the other store's test. All their test #'s seemed to be right on. CYA was at 50, which is exactly what I thought it was, and everything else was normal too.
Good thing I didn't believe the guy at the other store since I would now have over 100 CYA if I had followed his advice :x
But that's not the end of the Leslie's story. The last lucky item on their test printout was for....phosphates :lol: She said that level was too high and I should "add this bottle" for a sweet $22. I told her I have no algae and my chlorine level is fine and if I maintain it (along with my other levels) I should have no issue. Her reply? "Yeah, but the it gets smart, and you'll still end up getting algae. That's why even people that have a pool service still end up here cause they get algae"
I just said, "I'll pass". As she was ringing me up for another small item, she continued with her sales pitch for several minutes. I just didn't say much of anything and left without the phosphates. I guess I'll be sorry when I have to go back in there with my shoulders shrugged and eyes on the floor with embarrassment once I get algae due to phosphate levels that are too low. (note heavy sarcasm)
Good thing I've read this forum and pool school so I didn't go in there uneducated and walk out with an empty bank account.
Yesterday I went to another store, Leslie's to get one very small pool item and had them run a test also, so I could compare to the other store's test. All their test #'s seemed to be right on. CYA was at 50, which is exactly what I thought it was, and everything else was normal too.
Good thing I didn't believe the guy at the other store since I would now have over 100 CYA if I had followed his advice :x
But that's not the end of the Leslie's story. The last lucky item on their test printout was for....phosphates :lol: She said that level was too high and I should "add this bottle" for a sweet $22. I told her I have no algae and my chlorine level is fine and if I maintain it (along with my other levels) I should have no issue. Her reply? "Yeah, but the it gets smart, and you'll still end up getting algae. That's why even people that have a pool service still end up here cause they get algae"
I just said, "I'll pass". As she was ringing me up for another small item, she continued with her sales pitch for several minutes. I just didn't say much of anything and left without the phosphates. I guess I'll be sorry when I have to go back in there with my shoulders shrugged and eyes on the floor with embarrassment once I get algae due to phosphate levels that are too low. (note heavy sarcasm)
Good thing I've read this forum and pool school so I didn't go in there uneducated and walk out with an empty bank account.