my 1st trip to the pool store

[my2kidsmom]

Thanks to everyone for all your help with this issue. I know I could have it alot worse than I do now; at least I have a pretty blue, beautiful pool. I just want to do everythink I can to keep it that way.

Hopefully, I'll have my test kit next week. I've used the pool calculator and it is a great tool!

The reason the Ph rose is because I put in the Alkalinity Plus based on the ps owner's advise. But, I'll definately keep an eye on it. I went ahead and raised my FC by 2...well, I added the bleach, but I haven't tested yet. I'll test in the morning and after I get the kids' school done (we homeschool), I'll run a sample to the other pool store in town.

Thanks again everybody for you help and feedback! you guys rock!

 

[The Mermaid Queen]

Keep an eye on your chlorine... if your CYA is 80, you need to have a MINIMUM FC of 6ppm, ideally 9ppm. Never let it go below 6, or you are inviting algae and all sorts of other nasties in for a pool party! It is WAY easier to prevent problems than to clean up the mess they cause!

Welcome to TFP!

 

[silcozot]

IMHO.. pool store owners and there employees are trained by the industries whom supply them the products that they sell! I really think they don't know as much as they themselves think, .....get your test kit and you will save big time over 2 years Finding this place is the best thing I have done with respect to my pool!!

once again thanks to TFP
Shaun