Recent content by Deaner

Oh ... Does it matter if I add bleach prior to boosting ph and ta, or after?

I don't mean to be disrespectul to anyone. But I'm trying to sort through various feedback and determine for myself what's best. Frankly, when the first bit of advice I get is to lower the CYA, when the ALEX system tells me it's ideal ... I'd say that's a rough start as far as who to trust. I...

The pool is sparkling and according to the printout from ALEX, which is the computer analysis used at the pool store that tested my water sample, there is no algae, slime or mold. I concur. The computer also puts my CYA in the ideal range (they say 30-200 is ideal). But someone please tell me...

I finally got my pool water tested again. Here are the findings from ALEX: CYA: 150 Total Chlorine/Free Chlorine: 0 Ph: < 6.2 TA: 80 Adj. TA: 35 Total Hardness: 84 Copper: .1 TDS: 800 Water is crystal clear. No black or mustard algae or slime/mold. Sand filter changed on 6/30/12. Water...