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Like the title says, what is the effective age for CYA test kits? I think mine is 3-4 years old. (Reagent R-0013) According to my cheapie test strips, my CYA is "at or over 100". But according to the vial test, it is between 60-80, and very likely right at 70. (I ran the test twice and...

Thanks for the update DrDave. The irony is that I ended up with a BBQ Galore model grill because I wanted some stability in terms of parts, etc. Ooooops.

I only glanced at a few photos so far. I have one word: WOW!!!!!!

Both my local Lowes and Local Home Depot had more than one gauge available, and in different sizes, therefore, it would be wise for a prospective buyer to at least be on the look out for it as a data point in the decision making process.

I used standard (CHEAP!) soffet vents with mesh screens to close of my vent holes (see pic attached with the vents in place). They look pretty good, and are easy. My vents are much larger than what is recommended by the manufacturer. I figured, I am going to have vents, why not make sure they...

So, what potentially "causes" high CYA levels if you are using liquid bleach? Here are the details: IG Pebbletec Pool, roughly 8500 gallons. pH was high, but I have brought that down to 7.6. TA was high to, although I have not rechecked it in a few days. Water clarity is, and always has...

I used some of both the 2 1/2 and larger size, partly for the fun of it, and partly for simplifying a certain design feature. FWIW, the "smaller" are not "stronger" than the larger. It all depends on the gauge you find.

A couple thoughts/answers: I have an 'ozonator' :roll: which may 'help raise' the pH, but no aerator or water feature per se. I also typically use unstabilized bleach, and had not been watching pH this season. I am thinking this may have contributed to the issue.

I have an acid demand test, but to be frank, at the outlying levels that the pH started at, I question it's validity. Now that I appear to be approaching a 'true' 8.2, I feel I can rely on acid demand testing. I do think I am close!

My ph according to drop test, was way high, over 8.2 of course. (So is my TA, that is another, but similar, topic). I have been adding Muriatic Acid, about a half gallon at a time, for a couple days, and it SEEMS to be working, but I am still at or over 8.2. My best guess is I am close, but I...

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Thanks cobra46. My constructiuon methodology and materials was very similar to what DrDave advised, although I did not need plans: I just sketched out what I thought it would take and made a couple minor changes as I went. I used steel studs and tracks for the framing - the kind available at...