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I am not getting a CYA reading using the Taylor K-2006 test kit. I have floated 2 pounds of CYA (stabilizer) 2 days ago. I am not losing chlorine like previously (before the stabilizer). But am not getting a reading for CYA. FC= 4ppm cc= 0 PH= 7.3 TA= 120 CYA= 0

HELP with CYA please So, I placed the sock with 2 pounds of Pool Time (Home Depot) Chlorine Stabilizer, 2 days ago. Jug says "Cyanuric Acid 100%". I tested the water today, and am not reading any CYA or Combined Chlorine, but my water is not going through Chlorine at an alarming rate, the...

Any recommendation on best CYA raise product, "Pinch me while they steal all of my pennies" pool store really messed me up last year on my round pool, I ended up draining and refilling, with nearly 10,000 gallons, will do anything to prevent drain and fill - - - Updated - - - OK, got it...

Thanks for that quick reply, seem to be adding a ton of chlorine. I do float a 4" puck around the pool right now, they are Suncoast Complete 4 in one pucks. Should I go and purchase a specific product to put in the sock? How much in the sock to start, I will do this today. Thanks again.

- - - Updated - - - TEST RESULTS from Taylor K-2006 test kit, Pool Pros please help here. Thanks in advance. Water temp is 86°F in the morning, raises to 89°-90°F in the evening (Florida). I have been running pump at night to circulate the water at night. FC = 2.4 CC = 0 PH = 7.6 TA = 130 CH...

Thanks for the response, I am going to test and post all results today, my PH seems to be on the rise again, having problems since filling June 17th. I have the Taylor K-2006 test kit and a couple small kits for other family members to test FC and PH quickly to keep pool in check while I am away...

So I have the Intex 12 x 24 x 52 pool set up and filled, Jacksonville Florida has been riddled with rain for the last month. My first issue is the powder in the K-2006 test kit, the powder is harder to use than the liquid dropper test, is the powder test more accurate? Should I just buy liquid...

I have water in there also, never thought of an algae issue, why cant we vinyl glue across the bottom of the seam for strength, then remove/cut a small slit for drainage? Or glue across the top with the vinyl glue.

I want to log data into my home automation/information project, mainly need precise calculation methods for a small basic SCADA/HMI system.

That little pool was cheap, but site prep tool rentals including large tiller and industrial grade plate compactor, pool store chemical recommendation purchases (LOL), filter pump upgrade, and prep time for near perfect level was around 3-4 times the cost : ) .. but the huge smiling "thank you...

The rules are there for safety, I work with, and around electricity in my career. Even in bonded / ground fault protected systems, any electrical source near a body of water is potentially unsafe. I have even seen where slight moisture can cause nuisance GFCI tripping.

Suncoast Value Chlor 3" large stabilized chlorinating tablets CYA Levels ? Local pool store is pushing these to customers like an aggressive car salesman selling used cars at the end of the month. I am floating these things in my pool and am wondering if these also cause CYA issues. I...

Hello Everyone, Is there a chance of getting the pool math calculator in excel format so that I can utilize a computer or human machine interface for data logging / trending? Or even provide the calculations? If I am away for a couple days, my wife can then input the data from the test kit into...