Recent content by jim brink

I have been using the TF-100 test kit since june 2015. This site has changed my perspective completely on pool ownership, water chemistry and basic pool maintenance. sadly has given me a very bad taste in my mouth for the pool company I used to install my pool. - - - Updated - - - i don't...

Ok, You have to dumb it down for me. I did not install my pool so I'm just learning about pool water chemistry and how to handle the problems that come with it. (just got hip to you guys last year and thanks for that) Are you recommending that I uninstall the nature 2? because obviously it's...

Water is crystal clear Not using pucks anymore. i am using vision crg-25 cartridges. I had pool company open my pool and they put a new cartridge in. btw, What's the best place to buy them? I am testing my water often so far and levels are looking better and better the cleaner the pool is...

You guys were amazing last year at helping me understand water chemistry and how to take care of my pool. I have numbers from start up this year that I'm curious what you will have to say about. And again, Thanks for all of your help. ph-7.8 fc-6ppm cc-.5 ch--625 ta-100 cya--20 I am going to...

Current numbers CL---5ppm PH---7.4 FC---8ppm CC---.5 CH---500ppm TA---80 CYA---50 Getting ready to close pool for the winter. Any advice would be great. Thanks so much for all your help!

I understand that weekly shocking is not necessary. Not using pucks any longer. Just was concerned that PH was too low. I'm understanding how to better care for my pool thanks to you guys. Feeling really good about moving forward. I will open cover to aerate and see if if PH doesn't increase in...

Thanks for all your help. Ok, Looks like I passed the OCLT test. Here are my numbers from this morning. I'm thinking of adding some borax today. CL-6ppm PH-7.2 FC-11ppm CC-0 TA--80ppm CH---700 CYA--40ppm

I am Just for softening the water up a bit. Makes water feel great! i am running 24/7 with timer and variable speed motor. I will stop using pucks if you guys guide me in that direction. I was always told by the pool company to shock every week and keep pucks in both skimmers. Now that I'm...

Ok guys, I've been testing everyday just to get acclimated to the tf-100 test kit. I think I'm getting the hang of it. readings today are as follows CL-7-10ppm (holding much better since raised CYA level) PH-7.2 (but understanding that's probably not correct because chlorine level is so high)...

Good stuff guys, thanks! cya still registering at around 20. Adding two lbs today. I will check back with readings in 4 days or so. Water looks crystal clear. Chlorine level staying between 5-7ppm. I want to see that drop a bit before I post readings. And watch the stabilizer work. Thanks for...

Pool is looking great. The tf-100 test kit is great. I am registering some cya now. I added 2 lbs. its at About 20, waiting for a few days to see if I will get any higher readings before I add. CH level steady at 3-5 ppm CC level at .5. All other numbers looking good as of now. We swam over the...

CL---5ppm CC---.5ppm FC---7ppm Should I be alarmed at all about the quick drop in numbers? When should I do a full test again? Water is clear and looks great.

My pool looks great. The reason for the high FC level is my recent history of high CC and chlorine demand. Pool math seems like it should be easy, but I'm not quite getting it. Do I put goal in left column and current readings in right column? Does it even matter right at this time because FC...

pool gets full sun all day

ph 7.8 CL- 7 plus ppm Fc 21ppm CC .5ppm Ch-650 Ta--90 cya--no reading, filled to the top - - - Updated - - - Can anyone give me advice on when to cover my spa, when to cover my pool?(auto cover) Leave open when raining or not? Let sun bake down on it or not? Close everything at night? Open and...