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We have an inground Sylvan kidney shaped cement pool. We opened it two days ago and applied the usual shock. Today, I tested the water, and there was no free chlorine. Additionally, theAlk was 60, pH was 6.2, and CyA was 0. the water looks very cloudy and green. I tested for nitrates, and that...

Will do! I am on it now! Thanks!!! If you ever need some free medical advice, lemme know!

I'll start with getting the pH adjusted. I have some baking soda on hand tonight; I'll use that. How do I "hang CYA in front of the return"? Cal-hypo to shock the pool? Any particular brand? My volume is roughly 36,000 gallons. Is it swim-able now? I have a few friends coming over tomorrow...

Thank you for taking the time to respond. Regarding low calcium, how do I get that elevated? It is an in-ground cement pool. I am familiar with the shock process. Should I add the CYA first and then shock to get it to stay? And when should I add the borax? I have been using a product called pH...

Hi, everyone! I just got the TF-100 today. I bought it because I was concerned about our calcium level and water hardness, since the water has been cloudy. I had to add 6 drops of R-0012 to get the water to turn blue (60). Is this a high or a low level of calcium? And what do I need to do to...