Recent content by alzan001

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    Help Me. Save me from Your sophmoric new member!!

    You guys and gals are great! Thanks, thanks, thanks. Yes, the dilution test was 50 ish so double takes me back to 100, :-(. Reading CYA I am learning is a bit more art than science w this kit or at least equal art and science. Is there a truly accurate CYA reader? Bama Rambler wrote, "I'll...
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    Help Me. Save me from Your sophmoric new member!!

    Ok, great! 1. Using the TFP calculator results, it recommends a WHOLE LOT LESS ACID, 3.8 oz VS 55 oz ( 10 drops to get the color to change much w Taylor Acid demand test). Why such a difference? Something to do w my high CYA? 2. Did dilution test, CYA is confirmed 100. You are right...
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    Help Me. Save me from Your sophmoric new member!!

    Sheriff, I do not have a swcg. Alfred aka Al
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    Help Me. Save me from Your sophmoric new member!!

    Hi Tim, Well that kit was a Taylor 2006 Kit. He talked me into buying it. So, how much of a 6000 gallon pool would have to be drained to achieve the right CYA level? BTW, the other memeber told me to stop using Trichlor tabs, which Ive done. The blue booklet that comes from taylor discusses...
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    Help Me. Save me from Your sophmoric new member!!

    Neighbor tells me he read your site and thinks he knows everything. He can't help me w this! Darn it. Did he get a diploma? I hope not. Well here is the problem. My FC = 10 ppm CC = 1 ppm pH = 7.85 TA = 70 CYA = 100 CH = 275 My pool looks great! It's clear and doesn't have any algae. Water...