Recent content by kb239

I'm new here too, but I thought I recalled something about the CH that might help. I have the K-2006 test kit and in the book it talks about a "fading endpoint." Basically, 'a small concentration of iron or copper in the water can cause the test to develop a purple color rather than blue. The...

Is there a way I get get my real CYA since I can't even seem to get the reference right? Since I've read high CYA causes chlorine needs to go up, can I tell if my CYA is too high based on the amount of Chlorox I'm using? If so, how? Thanks.

Hi, We recently installed an Intex 16' X 48" AG pool. We've had a couple Intex before and have not had much success keeping algae at bay, so this time I did a lot of research (mostly on this site, thanks) and hoped to get it right. We filled the pool on April 29 and have tried to maintain my...