Recent content by loganparker

Yesterday evening I SLAMed my pool and got the FC level up to around 20. When I got home from work today, nearly all the stains were gone...without me doing any scrubbing. I’m gonna keep the FC level up for a few days and try to scrub away the rest. I’ll post the results. Good luck!

This year has been terrible for Live Oak pollen. I’m normally able to skim it before it settles to the bottom but while on vacation for a few days some managed to accumulate on an underwater ledge and has stained it. The coating we have is Pebble Tec. I’ve tried scrubbing it with a wire brush...

Thank you for the thorough analysis and explanation. Just to provide a bit more information, I always test my FC, pH and TA at the same time and add chemicals accordingly. I also use a chlorinating liquid with 10% sodium hypochlorite. That being said, I will take your advice and add less...

I use a LaMotte ColorQ. I’ve used it for 4 years. I think the advice to read the ABCs is solid and it never hurts to refresh. I assume you suggested this based on my CYA and FCL levels. That being said, I’ve never had a problem keeping my PH at 7.6 until recently. I’ve never run my FCL much...

I've had my pool for 4 years and this is the first time I've had trouble managing my PH. I only use liquid chlorine, muriatic acid and baking soda. So this the scenario I encounter weekly. My FCL is 1.6, PH is 8.0 and TA 80. I add 2 gallons of chlorine and 1 gallon of muriatic acid. Next...