Recent content by Mischa

Thanks for the recommendation, I will check them out.

CYA is low around 30-40. I did a full drain this spring. - - - Updated - - - Today's test results are FC 2.4, my target is 3 I like the low end. CC is .2-.4. PH is 7.6. TA is 80. CH is 240. CYA is 30-40. Temp is 82. Where do you pick up the stronger acid? I've been getting my chlorine...

Can someone please explain how the pump run time effects your pool chemicals specifically consumption and chlorine evaporation? I've seen a spot on ABC15 news here in Phoenix that Pool Kings recommends running your pump 1 hr. for every 10 degrees of outside temp. King said it helps circulate...

Thank you for the welcome! I completed my drain, swept out all the dirt, no green staining thankfully, some white deposits on the water line tile. I gave the pool a light, 1/4 liquid chlorine 3/4 water, spray down with a gallon total using a pesticide type sprayer from Home Depot. I washed...

I did a full drain because my electrical system was shot all winter. I finally lost control of the algae a week or two ago. I just got my electrical lines fixed. I also haven't done a full drain since I've owned the home two years ago. I wanted to start clean this year.

I'm here to learn about a full pool drain, cyanuric acid and chlorine. I deal with a lot of evaporation and struggling to keep chlorine levels right. From Alaska, now Arizona for a couple years.