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The CYA and PH are now at an acceptable level; alkalinity is a bit high from all the soda ash; still shocking; I plan to be back in the pool by tomorrow. The cat and I are not speaking yet. But he is a good hunter and you've gotta respect that. thanks to all

The FC was actually very low when we tested; did not even register in fact. We use Chlorbrite (chlorine sanitizer) - total amount added to the pool over a 2 day period ~14 cups; the daily dose for our pool is about 1 - 2 cups. ...so I have not been in the pool since Saturday (and I never miss a...

My initial reaction was to get in the shower immediately and dump about 6 cups of sanitizer in the pool to get started. I will take a water sample to the pool supply store for now to get a reading on my FC; I do have a decent test kit but have not had very good luck using it. I'll take it with...

While swimming in my pool today, I noticed a dead animal smell in the vacinity. After checking the bushes, etc, it finally dawned on me to check the skimmer basket. I was totally creeped out when I lifted the skimmer lid and found a dead baby bunny, badly mauled, quite dead and floating...