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I will keep the FC high. Someone recommended an acid wash once I drain the pool, is that necessary? I can't tell, will add some pics. The surface is pebble tech.

Per the City, I will not be able to drain/fill my pool until October. Just tested today: FC=11 PH=7.8 Didn't bother testing CH & CYA as they are really high. What can I do in the mean time?

Thanks for all of the information. It doesn't sound like I can play with my pool chemistry much and may even be dangerous to try to lower the pH. I also don't have much of a lawn but what I will do is look into some reverse osmosis pricing tomorrow. BTW - According to the water balance...

I though I did upate my signature, I'll check agaim: 10-15K Gallon Pool IG DE Filter, Hayward Pump Model? 2-speed (2HP) 2004 Built Pool Taylor K-2006 Test Kit SWG dead, not being used (Would like to someday replace and use) Fill Pool With Hose, CA water restrictions

Thanks for the response. Should I lower the PH first or just forget everything and focus on replacing the water? I just don't know how much it would cost, I'm still trying to find some blue prints to figure out how many gallons of water are in my pool. I estimate 10-15k. - - - Updated - - -...

All, My neighbor pointed me to this fantastic site for which I am grateful for. I inherited a pool about a little while ago, went through a shocking process when I found some algee, and now I have tested with my very own test kit for the first time. Below is what I have: FC - 9.5 (Assuming...