Recent content by jlippert

Wanted to take a moment to say thanks for the help so far! We had a MAJOR heatwave this 4th of July week and the pool has been great and crystal clear so far.

All good points. They are young so only helping with things like counting drops and turning on the mixer. got it! The results are just pasted from the pool math summary overview. But I see how it is cluttered. Good plan in the OCLT and the CYA.

Got it, thanks! Next up is reading a bit more about Borates. Seems like it would be a good addition !

Update. Added 2 cups acid, 25lbs hardness increaser, pool guy added some unknown amount of stabilizer. Still need more stabilizer. ch went up higher than predicted with adding 25 lbs. will check again to make sure my test was accurate (kids were “helping”) Thanks for all the help so far...

Thanks. The link suggested 350-550 but pool school suggests 100 to 150 if you have a spa. I have a hot tub that shares water with the pool, so I was unsure of the correct levels for me

Oh. Can someone help confirm ideal CH level? I have an attached hot tub.

Thanks so much! You were right about the TA at retest it is 60. K must have made a mistake on the first test. Appreciate the tips of FC. We have solar and the new SWGC so I’m trying to mostly use that, but do have a couple gallons of liquid for when it is needed. planning to grab chemicals...

Thanks everyone! Yes, the pool math pasted results are from my testing with the TF-PRO SALT. (I’ll update my signature also). I’ll retest the TA later today and look to buy some supplies to start balancing. I did run the pump for 3 hours more with SWCG set to 100% after seeing FC a little...

Howdy, First full summer in the new house. Pool guy is disappointing and despite discussions and promises is just a chlorine mule. Plan to fire him shortly and fully take over. My results from tonight are below. Testing was fun and easy, PH was a little hard to judge. CYA was less than 30 so...

update - TFT100 Pro salt kit arrived today, will work to test in the next day or so. Excited to geek out and then get things fixed.

Looking to order a TFT100 Pro salt today. Has anyone done the math on which level of supporter bronze - gold gives the best ROI? Text from the pool guy this AM - " The heatwave combined with a cover on the hot tub will incubate an algae bloom" and he took that cover off. On one hand I...

Thanks and hello from San Ramon!

Hello! This is my first time owning a house with a pool - moved in last fall and finally getting the chance to dig in. Considering getting rid of my pool guy and taking over, and all the research said to come here, read up, and get a proper test kit. So I'm starting to do just that. I've...