Calcium, Really Needed?

[kmgambino11]

Opening the pool, great day and so good to get back to summer!
OK, here are my numbers using the TF 100 TEST Kit tested this afternoon.

Water Clear
FC 2.5
CC 0
TC 2.5
CYA 35
PH 7.2
TA 60 ( Will bring up using Baking Soda)
CH 50

Leslie Pool Man says I need the CH brought up even for my Liner above Ground Pool, Really? Im not thinking so but looking for others op on this. Thanks much!

 

[Richard320]

Wait...let me guess...I think I know this one... Leslies sells Calcium Increaser? Am I right? What do I win?

There's only two reasons to put Calcium in a vinyl pool:
1) It's brand new and the warranty requires periodic testing documentation and a minimum CH maintained.
2) You get a lot of foaming around the returns. Calcium will reduce that.

 

[kmgambino11]

You Win again! Thanks for the reply.....Thank I will save that 50 bucks and go buy some beer! Oh by the way when I was in the pool store TWO individuals had CYA so high even the Leslie pool man said drain water about 4 ft and refill, same with the second couple getting their water tested.....Stop the PUCKS PUCKS PUCKS when will they learn............Thanks Richard!

 

[Isaac-1]

$50, the local Ace Hardware franchise store sells Calcium hardness increaser (Calcium Chloride) for about $1 per pound in nice screw top 25 pound pails.