Recent content by Cantabridgian

That's right. I've followed the EP instructions pretty closely, which means using small amounts of chlorine bleach. It never occurred to me that CYA would serve a function other than protection from sunlight degradation. CYA is recommended in outdoor Endless Pools, so it obviously isn't a...

Thank you, Jason. Yes, the Endless Pool people are clear that CYA should not be used. On the other hand, I never asked why, and I will. I switched to the photometer after having consistent problems reading the color changes. I'm not entirely color blind, but I obviously have some deficits...

I love you guys! How did I not find that SLAMing page? To answer your questions, I'm using a ColorQ photometer with brand new reagents. It is an indoor pool, so no CYA. Chlorine readings are FC: .12, CC: .45. I had a pH of 7.6, TA of 116 (Endless Pool recommends 80-120), and calcium...

Argh! I've had a 3,000 gallon Endless Pool for about 6 years and I never had any trouble balancing the water until I recently had to leave the pool alone for a month (the pool has separation anxiety, apparently). Ever since then, it's been nothing but trouble. I've gotten most of the levels...