Recent content by IlChengis

Thanks Linen. So, I'll start with two quick questions: The post (and your suggestion above) says to add acid until pH is about 7.2. What is the Acid Quantity and Rate I should employ to bring it down to 7.2? How do I know that the pH is dropping because of the Acid, and not because of Bromine...

Thank you Linen. I wasn't sure of which areation method you referred to, so I did some searching. Would this be a good post to follow, for my situation? pool-school/lowering%20total%20alkalinity Thank you, -Walter

Gentlemen, I managed to test again last Thursday. Here are the results (sorry, I had limited internet access over the weekend): Bromine: ~4.4 or a bit higher[/*:m:3r6m63z7] pH and Acid Demand: right around 8.2[/*:m:3r6m63z7] Acid Demand (same sample ^^^): took two drops of solution #4 to bring...

I hope to make it home before it gets dark, so I can do a full set of tests and report back. Otherwise I'll test Thursday. Results coming soon.

Hi Linen, I checked Bromine level again this past weekend and it looked to be within spec, it had dropped considerably. JamesW, by TA you mean Total [s:2gk9llzy]Acidity[/s:2gk9llzy] Alkalinity, correct? I am not sure, I'd have to test it with my kit. I will likely test again tomorrow afternoon...

If I recall correctly, it was dark orange. I will check again today and report back, although I suspect it will be lighter in colour.

Thanks, Linen, this makes perfect sense. I'll test again today and report back.

Hello All, I've recently started maintaining my SPA (approximately 400 gallons) and recently "upgraded" from test strips to this test kit: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00107039U/ It has been a nice improvement, but I am still getting used to it and the instructions do leave a bit to be...