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Today’s test results: After following the instructions about reading CYA, it looks like it’s around 20 rather than 0! Luckily the previous owners left chlorine stabilizer, so I’ll start adding some today. Does it matter if I add it before or after adding liquid chlorine?

Just turned on the CSI feature and with today’s readings I’m at 0.03!

I’ll be sure to redo the CYA test tomorrow using your tips, thanks! Is my FC within range for now? The previous owners left solar sun rings for us to keep on the pool. Supposedly they’ll help minimize sun exposure and keep the temp up. Not sure if it actually works but since they were free I...

Okay, here are the results from my first test! Free chlorine: 5.6 ppm Combined chlorine: 0 (didn't turn pink) pH: 8.0, 3 drops took it to 7.4 Total Alkalinity: between 150-175ppm (using the 25 x number of drops, the sample was clear at 6 drops and went to red at 7 drops). Calcium Hardness: I...

Thank you so much! I started adding the chlorine today and luckily we already have some muriatic acid as well. I’ll be reading those recommended articles and impatiently waiting for the test kit to come in!

Hello all! I purchased a house with a pool in November and started going to the local pool store immediately. Several weeks of tests and they determined I needed to drain and refill my pool due to a high TDS reading. Per their recommendation we waited until spring to drain and refill it. After...