Recent content by marty9876

Testing error makes most sense - I’ve done a lot of water tests (aquariums) and have never seen drops so small with this TA kit. I’ll get some CYA going and chlorine in there ASAP. Thanks!

Hi All, New above ground pool here, just filled with municipal water, initial tests show the following: ph 7.5 TA > 600 ( tested twice with TF-100 new kit, verified very high per strip test also) CA 250 CYA < 20 CL 0 (haven’t added anything yet) No pump running/aeration yet, getting that...

Many thanks for the input- reinforces what I was thinking was the best approach. @mariane no *need* to get water in it this year, just personal desire to check another project off the list (something tells me this is only the beginning of many more projects!). @cowboycasey re-work is never fun...

Hi All, Great community you all have here and an absolute wealth of knowledge! Looking forward to becoming an active contributor. Question - I am just now installing a 14K gallon (18'x33') AGP in the balmy state of Minnesota. Fundamentally my question is do I install the pool in all regards...