Recent content by lyndsid86

If it is still testing high when I get the new test kit in, I'm definitely going with muriatic acid. I'm actually familiar with the product and have used it during rental home remodels-- so i know it is definitely stuff to be careful with! I want to really thank yall for creating & keeping up...

Thank you everyone for your advice; I'm doing a lot of reading, so hopefully upping my knowledge. :) I've placed an order for a new testing kit- maybe the results will show I am doing things correctly (since according to all Ive read- I am) and Im worrying about nothing! 1 thing I'm not clear...

Okay, the picture won't load. My luck is down lately! It's showing the following levels TH: 1000 (max on strip) Chlorine: 1/2 pH: 8.4 (max on strip) TA: 240 (max on strip) CYA: 100 I have been reading the topics and am attempting to learn. That is why I registered at this site, because of the...

Thanks, Im doing a lot of reading! I can upload a picture of my most recent test & basic pic of what my pool looks like... I'd just really appreciate more advice than just reading- it's all confusing and a little overwhelming (i hope to get used to it, however, as my goal is to have an inground...

Im a new pool owner... It is an above ground Intex metal frame vinyl lined 15x48in pool. We have extremely hard water at my home, and have spent 2 weeks now trying to balance the chemicals to the proper levels. I am using the HTH brand test strips, and all of the chemicals I have bought & used...