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Finished SLAM last night, only 1ppm loss. Waited for FC to get under 10 to do the full tests, here are the numbers: FC 8 CC 0 PH 7.2 CH 250 CYA 40 TA 60 Pool looks crystal clear, should I move PH and/or TA up a bit? THanks

Update, I actually just left the tablet on the stain to fully dissolve and sure enough the stain went away. Off to do the others, thanks!

I put a 1000mg Vitaman C tablet for about 5 minutes and no change. I still am SLAM mode with FC around 15.

Added 25 lbs of calcium chloride over the last few days and got my CH to 260. Pool is looking better each day, first night OCLT I lost 4.5ppm, last night 1.5. One thing I noticed is some brown spots on the bench and one at the bottom. I think they came up over night, I tried brushing it off and...

Thanks Richard! I did the bleach last night but got sidetracked and forgot to take a reading until this morning around 8:30 am which was 14.5 so it was prob higher last night, I plan to do the OCLT tonight. I will look into the CalHypo route for raising CH. I should do this post SLAM correct...

Ok, did another 40-50% drain and my CYA is now 40! I will never use a tricholor puck ever again, that was a painful exercise and I dont have a big pool!. So on to my numbers FC 3.5 PH 7.2 CC .5 CH 60 TA 50 CYA 40 The pool looked ok, just not crystal clear. Added bleach last night to get to my...

Thanks Richard, I live in the Sacramento, CA area. Yes I plan to do a SLAM since my pool has been much clearer before. JUst wondering. when should you test CYA after a refill, I let the pump run for about 5 hours and tested, is that long enough?

Well I did about a 55-60% drain and got CYA down to 65-70. Do you recommend a second drain of 40% drain is in order to get it to that magic CYA number of 40?

Ok, started my draining last night, using the hose attached to faucet bib near the filter. I turned off all valves except for main drain to drain the pool. Looks like I am averaging about a 1ft for every 12 hours, slow I know but in this neighborhood and my housing lot, its eaiser for a gradual...

Thanks, I plan to do partial drains during the night and refill in the mornings before the heat kicks up.. Hopefully I will see some improvement in the CYA numbers. How much is 1 part of chlorine free water equate too on the OTO testing kit? 1/5? So you guys think I just should not do...

Have a 15 by 30 Pebbletech pool. I have been using tricholor pucks which I know is the cause of my high CYA and shocked recently with the gallon jugs of sodium hypochlorate from home depot (Kemtek) which explains my high FC , but would appreciate some options moving forward. Draining the pool is...

Due to my high CYA levels (100+) I am doing a partial drain of my pool. Currently, I have a hose attached to a faucet bib near the pool pump to drain. Slow going but plan to rent a pump at home depot. Just wondering, is there an issue running the pool pump with the return outlets not being...

I have a TF100 kit I ordered in 2011 and has been stored inside in cool/dry place and noticed the CH reagent (R-0011L) is a rootbeer color (brownish), it is suppose to be blue correct? My CH readings are 0 and I assume because the age of the kit and the reagent went bad. I ordered a new one and...

Hello all, I have a 15,000 inground plaster pool and here are my readings: FC 6.0 CC 0 TC 6.0 PH 8.0 TA 130 CH 140 CYA 60 I see my PH and TA is a little high while my CH is low. Which should I try to fix first? I am thinking CH, what would be the best way to raise it? Thanks!