Recent content by DodginAlgae

Ok, project "TA Reduction through Aeration" is going well. After about 24 hours of running the small fountain and the kids swimming for several hours, Got the pH up to 7.8. Add MA to drop pH back down to 7.1 and started aeration again. First go round reduced me from TA=270 to TA=230. Looks like...

Ok. Reran the TA test wiping after *every* drop. Now, with the more accurate testing it reads TA=270. PH was still around 7.2. It is just the the little color block tester to check that, right? I didn't see any other method in the instructions. Also we have maybe 10 - 15 little two legged bug...

My goodness when will I ever learn to just follow directions? Dripping wet having just been in the pool and not wanting to go inside and dry off to get a paper towel, I read the directions to wipe off the bottle between drops . But I said to myself, "Self, just be careful a second drop doesn't...

Hi gang, Just got our first pool filled today. I've been reading a ton here on the site and am just loving all the info. As usual, I do everything in the wrong order. I ordered the TF-100 kit, then became a Donor here. :) At any rate, here are the numbers. FC 2 CC 0 TA 360 CH 190 CYA 0 PH 7.2...