Recent content by noodleheads

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    Drain and Refill Done , advice for next steps please

    Thank you guys for being so helpful! I’ve read most of the docs and will continue to read and hopefully find some confidence as we eventually become seasoned pool owners!
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    Drain and Refill Done , advice for next steps please

    The only issue we had before was some white water mold, but it looks like we have that under control. Water is crystal clear now and was crystal clear before the drain and refill. Fill water TA is 350 and CH is 330
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    Drain and Refill Done , advice for next steps please

    After draining and refilling 85-90% of our water, we finally have our CYA reduced from 110 to 45 I’m looking for advice on next steps. TA looks super high but if I’m understanding what I’m reading on TFP, I shouldn’t lower TA simply to hit a targeted number. Latest Test Result Summary: FC: 7.0...
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    Water Treatment - What Now?

    Correct to my test kit, I looked again at Taylor's website and we are using the K-1005 kit
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    Water Treatment - What Now?

    The theme I am reading here is get the CYA down first. I won't be able to work on that until next week. I will also remove the mineral cartridge. Since I'm going to be draining and refilling next week, should I continue using the 3" chlorine tabs until this process begins or continue to add...
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    Water Treatment - What Now?

    First, I want to say that we are first time pool owners of a 10k gallon, vinyl, filter cartridge using, chlorine eating, in ground pool, which came with our home purchase last fall. I've added what I know in the about me portion. If I didn't do something correctly just let me know. Based upon...