Recent content by doofenshmirtz

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    First Pool Opening / Having trouble testing water and more!

    That link is exactly what I needed to be confident in my water testing! Thank you! Will test CYA tomorrow and see if I’ve got some that I need to add.
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    First Pool Opening / Having trouble testing water and more!

    FC = 0.5 CC = 1 pH = 7.5 TA = 90-100 CH = 60 <— is this really low? I’ve got a vinyl IG. CYA = not tested - no daylight and I still don’t think I’ve got the hang of it. Results are 1.5 hours after adding 1 gallon of 10% bleach. I’ve added 3 more gallons before bed hoping to get it to...
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    First Pool Opening / Having trouble testing water and more!

    Current status. Pump was turned on 6 hours ago.
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    First Pool Opening / Having trouble testing water and more!

    Right now my issue is knowing if I’m testing cya correctly. It’s showing no change on the kit. I know there should be some, because the last guy used the pucks that have some in it with the chlorine. I’ve added 1 gallon of 10%, which should bring it up to 4ppm or more based on your advice above...
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    First Pool Opening / Having trouble testing water and more!

    Added 1 gallon of 10% until I can get some more input. I’ll test again in a couple hours and go from there.
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    First Pool Opening / Having trouble testing water and more!

    About how much chlorine? 1 gallon? 8? 1/2? I swear I added my pool info! Lol Here it is in case it doesn’t show still. 18x36 IG 3ft shallow end / 8ft deep end 22,000 gallons (?) | Hayward S200 Sand Filter w/ vari-flo valve | Century UST1102 pump | Polaris PB-4 Booster Pump (leaks)
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    First Pool Opening / Having trouble testing water and more!

    Hello all! So my new-to-me pool was closed professionally when we bought our house October/November. I’ve got the tarp off, cleaned, dried, and stored. The pool water is blue. It was very clear when we uncovered, but obviously clouded up when we brushed the walls. Pump is up and running with a...