Recent content by sandman98

that's just brilliant! thanks for the idea... and thanks to all for the replies--time to order the IC40 cell...

Hello everyone! Haven't posted for a while, since our pool has been running "Trouble Free" for a few years. Approaching 7 years on our original equipment, so I was looking at picking up a replacement salt cell for the inevitable failure. Can I use an IC40 replacement cell in my system? Cost is...

13k gallon pool, with SWG. I usually drain below the skimmer level in the fall when closing, then refill with either rainwater or municipal water in the spring when opening. This always leaves me with a bit of a CYA deficit (usually aim for CYA of around 60-70). Does anyone use pucks in the...

Hi All! Thank you for our second season of trouble free pool care. So happy I found this site when our install was taking place. Water has been absolutely sparkling for two solid seasons. WooHoo!!! As I'm preparing to close in the next couple weeks, I pulled my filter apart today and hosed off...

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i have a very similar pool (viking coronado--13k gallons). get yourself the TFT-100 with salt drop kit and speedstir. read through pool school and take ownership of your own water chemistry. it's a lot easier than most people think. and nobody cares more about your pool water than you yourself...

i opened april 12 to crystal clear water here in southeast PA. 3 of my neighbors yet to open--curious to see what their water looks like once covers are off.

+1 on the SpeedStir. Probably the most useful addition to the test equipment out there. Also, I use a turkey baster from the dollar store for obtaining my water samples. Squeeze the bulb, submerge to arm length, and let it fill. Very easy to dribble into the test vials to the appropriate volumes.

yes, because pH readings can be unreliable once FC gets much above 10.

Same here. Second season with our new fiberglass pool. I'm so happy I stumbled upon this site during the build process, and have known nothing but crystal clear water. I probably test more than I need to, but who doesn't love chemistry???

most likely it's to align with the pH of 7.4 of the human body (especially the eyes and mucous membranes).

sorry, i didn't answer your initial question. yes, dichlor would be fine to use to raise your FC, but recognize that you will be adding small amounts of cyanuric acid (CYA) with each dose. it's probably ok for now if your CYA level is really 10. i'm pretty sure dissolving dichlor in a bucket...

good for you! i'm kind of new to this pool thing as well, but thanks to some of the very knowledgeable people around here i feel very confident testing and taking care of my own water. it's really funny when you discuss this with people who rely on the "pool store" or their "pool guy" and still...

Recommended Levels Vinyl with Bleach FC 3-7 (See chart) pH 7.2-7.8 TA 50-90+ CH 0-350 (Don't add) CYA 30-50 with SWG FC 3-5 (See chart) pH 7.2-7.8 TA 60-80 CH 0-300 (Don't add) CYA 70-80 Plaster with Bleach FC 3-7 (See chart) pH 7.2-7.8 TA 70-90+ CH 250-350 CYA 30-50 with SWG FC 3-5...

Re: Need to shock. CYA is 10. Ok to use di-chlor? i'm sure some of the regulars will chime in here any minute, but i'd strongly suggest going to the "pool school" tab and reading up on water chemistry. the fundamentals of the TFP method are only to add chemicals that you know the ingredients...