Recent content by Rayala

Hi Herman, hope you are doing well. Would you please check my new test results if you have a chance? I think my FC is fine according to the CYA chart. My question is, the TA continues to be high. I don’t have a way to aerate my pool. Can I add something to lower the TA? Last, can I now cover...

Thank you!! I’m going to trust you that it will become easier because at the moment it is giving me stress. I’m so thankful I found this group.

Thank you so much for the detailed information. I didn’t know there was so much to learn about pool water!!! I just wanted to get my little pool to swim daily after work, but now I have to study pool water after work!! Oh well 🤣😂 Thanks again.

Thank you for your response. However, I’m new to pool ownership and I don’t understand some of the information. Fir example, what is slam level? Also, what do you mean by just keeping regular tabs?

Hi! After dealing with algae I ended up with an over chlorinated pool with FC of 39. It has been over a week and FC is still high at 22.5. I tested my water today with the TF-100 and these are the results: FC: 22.5 PH: 7.2 TA: 100 CH: 375 CYA: 50 According to the pool math calculator, I needed...

My pool is clear now, yeah!!! Thanks for your advise. I added liquid chlorine as you told me. I also received today the TF 100. I just tested my water and according to the app I just needed to lower the oh and the extra chlorine will go away with the sun. The algae was a learning experience 😅...

Thank you so much for your help. Good nigh.

I understand, to late for me to learn that strips results are not accurate. Will the 1/4 gallon would be ok for my size pool?

I was using the Clorox tablets and shock XtraBlue, but the last couple of days I used the liquid sodium hypochlorite 10%.

#5 To be safe I’m going to order those tests since I’d like to keep my pool open all year long. Meanwhile, assuming my CYA is normal, should I start by lowering the ph then add liquid chlorine?

To be safe I’m going to order those tests since I’d like to keep my pool open all year long. Meanwhile, assuming my CYA is normal, should I start by lowering the ph then add liquid chlorine?

Thanks fir your response. When can I get the tests kit ASAP?

Newbie here, please help. My above ground pool started to develop algae two weeks ago and I have been adding different chemicals as recommended by pool stores. The cloudiness continues. Most mornings I see some algae at the bottom when I brush the pool and the water continues to be cloudy...

Can I adapt an automatic Intex vacuum that needs a sand filter with the capacity of 1600 to 3000 gal/hr to my 12X24 bestway pool which has a sand filter with capacity of 1500 gal/hr? if not, Can you recommend the best automatic vacuum for my pool? Thanks

Hi Dave, I’d love to see a picture of your yard since I’m thinking about decorating my yard with different kinds of rocks. Thanks, Rosa