Recent content by Nicodemus

Having the same issue with dead algae… seems to return each day, even after vacuuming. Used the test kit, and as best can tell my FC is 11 ppm, CC is .5, but my CYA test seems way too high… 100+ ?! Added the drops, cloud obscures the black dot, but the level is not even under up to 100? Must be...

Thanks for the help... did more research dn believe we have a solution...much obliged.

Does anyone know just what the function is of this valve piece seen below? Whenever the pump is turned off it starts leaking water? Is this normal... broken.. can it be bypassed or replaced... or? Little help... please? Thanks, --- Nicodemus

Thank you all for your input, very helpful. Question: once these heavy thunderstorms blow over tomorrow.. will check the chemistry. If the Ph is too high is it muratic acid to bring it down? Is there any trick to dropping Ph.. ? Thanks, — Nicodemus

Ok, admitted new pool owner… purchased the TF100 test kit and am a tad overwhelmed. Please help simplify all these test options. Am I correct in saying: Water in the pool needs to be balanced between its acidity vs. base. (Ph) level of 7.2 to 8.0. Chlorine is added to the water to kill...