Recent content by PeterQ

Hello, So I bought my house with a pool 2.5 years ago, I've managed the chemicals in the pool using the methods from this website for the past 2 years with great success. Thank you. In the past I've paid someone to open and close the pool, but decided this year that I'm paying too much and...

I have read Pool School, pretty much every word. It talks about target ranges and how to adjust, but doesn't discuss when you are adjusting, where to target. Seeing as the level has been slowly trending up, I'm guessing aiming for the low end of the range is ideal. I have also seen mention of...

Hello, Here are my test results for today. pH 8.0 (btwn 7.8 and 8.2) FC 6.5 CC 0.5 TA 90 CH 275 CYA 70 The pH has trended up from 7.2 to 8ish over the last 5 weeks. I think that means I need to add some muriatic acid, correct? What should I target for pH? I was thinking 7.5 but in reading...

Richard, thanks for the help and reassurance.

Hey guys, thanks for the help so far. This is probably sad, but I think I might be having as much fun learning to care for my pool as I will actually using it. This is an odd question, but I'm curious about the color of the water. I added 163 oz of chlorine yesterday as after a heavy rain...

Going to enjoy the spa for the first time tonight. Definitely my new toy. So no worries about the pH 7.2?

Hello and thanks in advance for any help. I recently purchased a home, took ownership of this home on Tuesday. I now have a pool for the first time, feeling very overwhelmed. The pool was apparently opened on Monday by a pool company (based on a prior contract, previous owner had left). I...