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  1. Popster

    Newbie help needed

    Got my TF-100 test kit, tested for the past 2 days, and the numbers are as follows: Ph 7.5 FC 8 CC 0 Cya 80 Calcium 300 Alk 100 I diluted the CYA test and both days yielded similar results (40x2=80). I am now in the process of draining 50% of my pool. I will then replace the water afterwards...
  2. Popster

    Newbie help needed

    Thanks for the help guys! I guess I’ll just wait for the test kit.
  3. Popster

    Newbie help needed

    I have been reading in the forums but I cannot seem to find how much water I need to drain in my pool (16000gallons) to lower my cya levels to 40-50 range. Pool math didn’t give me the amount of water to drain either.
  4. Popster

    Newbie help needed

    Hi, I am new to the forum and I need some advice. We have had our pool since Sept 2020 and just enjoying it now here in SoCal. It is about 16000 gallons and material is mini pebble. I have been trying to maintain the pool by myself; so far the water is clear. I have been shocking the pool weekly...