How sure of you are you of the level you started at? Pool store and test strips are worthless when it comes to CYA. I see you have the hth test kit, which is a bit better at the CYA test. I assume you tested with that, correct?
Chemical help on intex pool
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Yes I tested with that first and then confirmed it with the pool store before adding the stabilizer in.
JohnN
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The hth test is fairly reliable with CYA, but never trust a pool store. They are wrong more than they are right.
Yes I am learning that. I'm just glad I found the BBB method. Savings me lots of money now.
I'm curious to see if I should add a little more Dry Acid. I feel my Alkalinity has gone up a little. Pool is now 98% clear which I am happy about.
TC 5 (Last bleach add was 24 hours ago)
TA 140
pH 7.5
CYA 30
Stabilizer was added 4 days ago and the sock is completely empty.
TC 5 (Last bleach add was 24 hours ago)
TA 140
pH 7.5
CYA 30
Stabilizer was added 4 days ago and the sock is completely empty.
- Jun 13, 2010
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According to the pool calculator, you should be shooting for 70-90+ TA, so keep easing it down. When that is set, go about adjusting the PH. The two are intertwined, so dont get ham-handed, just ease on into the right numbers. Fine tuning!
JohnN
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TA is not very important. It will come down as you keep adjusting your pH. When your pH gets up to 7.8, lower it to 7.2. Over time this will bring your TA down.
According to pool caculator my pH should be 7.5-7.8 which I am. It's the TA that is higher than it should be. It's not telling me to add anything for that since my pH is level. So should I leave it alone and it should go down on it's own? It went from 120-140 in 2 days from the last time I checked.ob1quixote said:According to the pool calculator, you should be shooting for 70-90+ TA, so keep easing it down. When that is set, go about adjusting the PH. The two are intertwined, so dont get ham-handed, just ease on into the right numbers. Fine tuning!
My pH seems to be staying level everytime I check.JohnN said:TA is not very important. It will come down as you keep adjusting your pH. When your pH gets up to 7.8, lower it to 7.2. Over time this will bring your TA down.
- Jun 13, 2010
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When you adjust your TA, your PH will change some. If you add CYA, your TA will change some.
Like I said, fine tuning, nothing to sweat, swim away!
Like I said, fine tuning, nothing to sweat, swim away!
JohnN
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If your pH is staying steady, I would consider yourself lucky and enjoy the free ride.
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