Recent content by pprocacci

Just wanted to provide a quick update. FC: 8 PH: was 7.2, now 7.5 after adding left over chemicals TA: 90 CYA: < 20 (cloudier than last time I checked) So the pucks are def. contributing to the CYA, but I haven't yet met my goal or 30. Pool is still sparkling. For those that hasn't...

Ok, so I let off the shock and tested my CYA. Did this because my shock level of 25 was ineffective. 1/2 tap 1/2 pool water == CYA 180!!!! Yikes! So, I drained my pool of 90% of it's water and refilled. Now I've got a CYA reading of 0! All other numbers are perfect (green nastiness long...

Again, thanks for the quick reply. Got FC reading of 29 now...will check again before bed, adding more bleach as necessary. /me is putting the BBB method to the test!

Dave, Thanks for the quick reply. This just about answers all but one other question. How long do you generally wait before testing the water again after adding bleach? Is 1 hour enough time for that bleach to circulate? Other than the above question, I think I'm on the right track...

Howdy folks! Long time lurker, first time poster. Hopefully I can provide all the details that are necessary for some insight! Much thanks in advance. First the important numbers: Gallons: 26000 est. FC: 15 CC: < .5 TC: < 15.5 TA: 120 PH: 7.5 CYA: >= 100 I know I have high CYA levels, but...