Recent content by hookshot6

With PH and TA so low, how much Borax, Baking soda, or PH plus should he be adding to his pool. I didn't know if the pool calculator takes into account adding the other when it figures up the amounts.

I tested the CYA using the method desribed and got around 100 again. So, CYA is upwards of 200 I guess. He was home this time and he thinks his pool is looking a lot better. A lot of his water mold that was floating around after brushing last night can't be seen. It might be hard to convince...

The first post sounds like he should drain first. The second sounds like he should do the PH and TA first. Which way would be better? Thanks for the help and I am trying to get him on here!!!

My neighbor opened his in-ground pool yesterday evening. His pool was very clear, but it had a lot of water mold in it. He put 4 lbs of trichlor and 2 dichlor pucks in because that is what he always does. It is 21,100 gallons and has a sand filter. He doesn't have a very good test kit, so I...

How does wiping it off each time make this big of a difference? The last time I wiped it off after every 5 drops and got 480. This time I did it every drop and got 160. Lesson learned I guess... Not understanding the pool calculator. It says to add 95 oz of chlorine at the top. This doesn't...

Retested the TA and I got 480 this time. Poolgirl--I live near Terre Haute. Not sure what our town water reads, but I am sure it similar to your situation.

Okay.... how much chlorine should I be adding? I bought 12.5% today.

I live in Indiana.

We were finally able to open the pool today. After running the pump for around 3 hours, here are my measurements using the TF-100: Chlorine-I tried this twice and it never would turn pink after putting a scoop of DPD powder in. I tried two scoops the second time and again no change. Total...

I am new to this site and have been reading up on info from older posts and the pool school. My problem started last summer when I didn't do a very good job of taking care of the pool. We developed water mold in our chlorine pool. From what I have read, it was definitely water mold as it...