Recent content by MamaLou

;) Sorry if I sounded impatient. This stuff is kinda crazy making.

Thank you Donaldson and Richard 320. I really do appreciate the advice. Will start immediately getting my FC up with bleach. One more quick question. Will it hurt my SWG to continue running it while I'm adding the bleach? Thanks again.

Becoming more frustrated. I have never done an online forum before. How long does it typically take to get a response? Could it be that no one out there has water this alkaline? Please help!

I am using the Taylor K2006 to test. I don't think I have added anything that would raise TA. I tested my tap water as you suggested and, believe it or not, it is 250 ppm!!! I am using regular liquid chlorine bleach in addition to the SWG for chlorine. It has been in a good range until this...

Let me start by saying I am new to pool ownership. I have been all over the TFP site and have read and reread Pool School. I recently bought a FAS/DPD testing kit as recommended. I live in an area of southern Nevada known to have extremely alkaline water. I have been trying in vain to lower the...