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Re: HELP: Fiberglass stairs/buddy seat yellowing after shock outta curiosity, any reason why only the fiberglass is discolored slightly, whereas the vinyl liner is clean and clear? Also, any particular brand/size of vit c tablet to use? thx again

Re: HELP: Fiberglass stairs/buddy seat yellowing after shock Sorry, wasn't thinking the solution was actually the test, too. thx

Re: HELP: Fiberglass stairs/buddy seat yellowing after shock I don't know if I have metals in the water or not. How should I check? I used to have a pool frog, and it had a mineral reservior, but not sure what minerals were in that. I had been running that when the pool was initially opened...

Re: Shock process interrupted by weekend trip, levels in ran When reading the shock "repeat steps", is it correct that UNTIL i have a CC reading of .5 or less I need to continue shocking and should perform the overnight test until that point? Just asking because I've been at this all weekend...

I'm in the middle of shocking my pool for the first time. Prior to this (2 years), the stairs and buddy seat were white - except for some graying at/above the water line. I am pretty sure the recommendation when adding bleach was to slowly pour it in front of the return jets - so it would get...

Re: Shock process interrupted by weekend trip, levels in ran Shock process is going well, but I do have a quick question when testing FC. I'm using Dave's TF-100, but do not have the speedstir. So, as I'm testing the FC, adding 1 drop at a time and swirling - waiting for it to turn clear, how...

Re: Shock process interrupted by weekend trip, levels in ran Thanks for the feedback. No - I AM going to complete the process. I just didn't know what the ramifications were if it's not truly completed. As for it being "convenient", it's a matter of being physically around to test as often...

Re: Shock process interrupted by weekend trip, levels in ran just to clarify - your statement about "shock level is the minimum your FC should be..." - that's only during the SHOCK process, right? Once the process is complete, then I should just use the daily test kit - testing FC once a week...

This is my first season as a DIY pool guy. I got a lot of great help on the introduction forum with getting started with the shock process - THANK YOU! I started the shock process last thursday: dissolving 4lbs of CYA in a sock to reach a CYA of 30, then started shocking friday morning - with...

Re: grew up with pools, now IG pool owner (starting my 3r ye yes, that's exactly what happened. I added the initial drops - 1 by 1 - until it went clear. Then, after it sat for maybe 10 - 15 seconds, it started to turn slightly pink again before I started to test for CC. I thought it might...

Re: grew up with pools, now IG pool owner (starting my 3r ye 0700: put 290oz 8.25% (for FC 0 -> 12) 1500: FC 7, CC 8: put 121oz (for FC 7 -> 12) is it normal for CC to ramp up like this when shocking? also, when testing FC - not all the powder dissolved, and just when I thought it was clear...

Re: grew up with pools, now IG pool owner (starting my 3r ye Hanging a pair of tights from the pool pole dangling in front of the return jet definitely catches the eye :o Got 4 lbs of CYA dissolving over night and will start the SHOCK treatment tomorrow morning. Which brings up a new...

Re: grew up with pools, now IG pool owner (starting my 3r ye When you say you "hang it in front of the return jet", is it right against the jet, or somehow suspended out a few inches? Also, it seems to me that I need to wait until the stabilizer is fully dissolved before I begin...

Re: grew up with pools, now IG pool owner (starting my 3r ye Thanks for the clarification. I believe the pool store sold me stabilizer at some point in the past 2 years. Is this commonly sold in granular form? If so, I believe their instructions said to simply add it into the skimmer slowly...

Re: grew up with pools, now IG pool owner (starting my 3r ye Thanks for the instructions. Just one question: I'm not sure I follow what you're saying here: To be sure: are you saying to look at the http://www.troublefreepool.com/pool-school/chlorine_cya_chart_shock and select the CYA that is...