Recent content by jbpooltime

  1. J

    Total Newbie

    Yes, I did the test and the vial only goes to 100, but it seemed to line up perfectly with that level and when the dot disappeared. - - - Updated - - - So I'm curious on that, could I do it gradually over time? Like drop the water line 6 inches or so, and then refill it day over day? With the...
  2. J

    Total Newbie

    Ok, I wanted to give an update here, and a big thanks to everyone for the help! I finally got the PH and Alkalinity within range, and now I'm to the CYA portion of the show. Currently FC: 0 CC: 0 pH: 7.2 TA: 80 CH: ? CYA: 100 So am I sort of screwed on the CYA thing? I've got an inground...
  3. J

    Total Newbie

    Ah, Eads, I'm in Tennessee, the Memphis area, I'm on public water. The brown spots seem to disappear with the vitamin C tablet test, if that helps also. Thanks for the info so far! I'm re-re-reading the Pool School stuff now!
  4. J

    Total Newbie

    Hello all! I've been reading up on BBB and how to proceed, and got my test kit ordered, ready to start the process on my new pool(first time pool owner). I purchased the FAS-DPD Taylor kit and got it in today and started the testing process per the instructions, and after step one I already...