Recent content by algonquinforestpool

Thanks for that! I currently only have the Pentair solution to use but got a CYA result that was very much in line with what I was expecting so I *hoped* it was accurate. Good to get a confirmation.

I just came on here to ask the same question Kal. I'm in Ontario too and figured the Pentair brand is worth a shot for $11! Just ordered today but the pool season may be half over by the time Amazon gets it to us! Although I just discovered today that the Lowry & Associates headquarters are...

In case in matters, here's my equipment pad

Hello, I have a very old Jacuzzi Magnum 1500 pump (1.5 HP/230V) and it's on it's last legs, almost didn't get it going last season. So I'm thinking I'd like to move to a variable speed and hear good things about the Pentair IntelliFlo VS pump. Price isn't really a concern and I don't have any...

Looks like I may have mustard algae :eek: See pics (looks a lot worse and more in real life). I was getting spots and a bit clouding a couple weeks ago so I SLAMMED and passed the tests but sure enough it's been gradually coming back and it got really bad quickly yesterday. So I'm currently...

Genius :kim: This jogged my memory that I got an automated call from ADT security Tuesday at 8am that my system was offline = power outage. Didn't even think about the pool at the time. Power must have been off long enough to drop FC below minimum on what I remember was a VERY hot day. Algae...

Hello! This is my third pool season and I finally feel like I know what I'm doing thanks so this site (yay!) and have enjoyed a beautiful, crystal clear pool all summer until... two days ago. :mad: We came back home from 6 days at the cottage to a mildly cloudy pool with what looks like dust...

Hello, I'm still a relatively new pool owner and don't completely trust myself yet so I do get help from the pool store guys on occasion. I'm just curious as to why pool stores recommend a chlorine level of 1-3 ppm and stabilizer of 30-60 for salt water pools while TFP recommends 4-6 chlorine...

Thank you! I bought more acid today and just before adding it, I tested again. And lo and behold, my Ph is down to 7.6! And FC is down to 5.5 Woo hoo! So I didn't add any more acid. I'm also happy to report I'm feeling much more confident (and quick) at testing the water myself. No...

Thanks Ike! So the confusing results continue... I added a whole 1 gallon bottle of ACID Magic (muriatic acid). New test results: FC = 7.5 CC = 0 Ph = 8.0 (hard to tell exactly as the test kit stops at 8, could be higher?) TA = 150 CYA = 0-30 (can't tell because the test kit stops at 30, very...

Hello! I am a newbie (bought a house with a pool 2 months ago) and am confused at these latest test results (well, generally confused about pool stuff but extra confused today!). I read through almost all Pool School today while trying to watch my 1 and 3 year olds so it may not have all sunk...

Thanks again. I've worked at piecing together the details for my pool and added them to my signature. The pool is not new but I am new to pool ownership (new house came with the pool). I am using a powered pH reducer, I spread out the application over a few days and spread it evenly around...