Recent content by Jpolsen

Not sure how I missed pH as it's written right in front of me, but it's at 7.7 currently. I may push it down a couple points for the swimmers. I'm sure the splashing will drive it up again. Will add chlorine now. Thanks for the extra set of eyes!

Just need some expert opinions on my water chemistry. I think I'm in good shape, but want a perfect pool for tomorrow's festivities. Appreciate your help! FC-5.0 CC-.5 TA-70 CH-330 CYA-60-70 range Borates 30 With evaporation and rain, my CYA will naturally come down so I'm not too concerned...

Looks like I need to get some bleach and elbow grease and get to work! Thanks!

There a couple of spots on the wall of my pool that gets direct sunlight for a good portion of the day, and I'm noticing some green tint in the grout, but it's above the water level line. How do I manage this and keep it from spreading into the pool? That's the only green the pool's seen in 6...

Granger has a 64oz. pitcher with graduated markings for ounces. Good strong plastic with a nice handle. I love it.

Six months into the TFP method, a few struggles here and there with CYA and TA, but I think I'm getting to cruise control levels. Tell me what you think: FC: 3.9 CC: .5 pH: 7.6 TA: 70 (down from 130) CA: 230 CYA: 20 My CYA used to be well over 200, but with water replacement and several big...

Just refilled a 2 1/2 gallon jug with 12.5% for $5.75 at my local pool store, Pinch-a-Penny. I don't buy much else there, but they're good for the chlorine. I've seen sales as low as 2/$7 of these refilled jugs.

Sorry for still having questions about this pH thing...I just want to learn all I can about it. I'm still puzzled. Tested today and here's what I observed: FC-3.6 CC-0 pH-7.8 (up from 7.4 just 5 days ago) TA-60 Still a couple questions: Pool school says if TA is too low, the pH will swing...

I'm not sure of the age of the pool, but it's not new. The surface is actually a bit rough in some spots...could this have something to do with it? No SWG. Im going to test my fill water, but I haven't used it in several weeks, so I doubt that is the culprit. I'll test it again today and lower...

Re: pH/TA balance still puzzling The rate of rise was slightly faster with the higher TA, but it hasn't slowed appreciably since lowering...granted, I was aerating to raise pH during the TA lowering process. No aeration now, I only have three returns and each is pointed to shoot just below the...

pH/TA balance still puzzling A couple weeks ago I lowered my TA from 140 down to 60 now using MA and aeration. Now with TA in better check, My pH still rises at a pretty good clip...from 7.3 on the 12th to 8.1 this morning. What gives? Is the TA still too high possibly or perhaps too low? I'm...

Has anyone found an effective way to crush the larger pebbles into finer dust? Those pebbles seem to jump around at the slightest movement of the scooper. Thought about pouring it all in a plastic baggie or Saran Wrap and crushing it up. Thoughts?

CSI goes to -.02 if my pH is 7.8 and TA is 80 (all else at current levels). Seems like a good number to me! We'll see if the pool naturally finds those levels.

I've been on a mission to lower my TA from 140 to 80ish (or wherever the pool likes it). Here's the latest test results with a couple follow up questions: FC: 4.8 CC: .2 pH: 7.6 (up from 7.0 a few days ago) TA: 90 CH: 270 CYA: ~35 pool water is clear and temp is ~56F have 3 jets pointed...

Re: Old test agents vs new test agents Ok...did just what Patrick said: lowered pH to 7.2 using MA (BTW, pool math was spot on!) and am aerating via returns pointed upwards. My TA went from 130 to 110 during this process. My question is, what can I expect to see with my pH and TA levels over...