Recent content by SottoMarrino

Hi there! Sorry for the delay. Had a job interview and putting up a new garage so things got busy. So, this is a dumb question but, Pool Calc says that if I add the CYA it will raise it to 30ppm and lower PH by 0.54. If that is the case, I don't want to add any muriatic acid because that will...

Ok. I think I am beginning to understand but we will see. Here are my test results today: FC - 0 CC - 0 TC - 0 CYA - 0 PH - 8.0 TA - 250 Pool Math shows I need 4.3 bottles of bleach to reach FC of 10 for SLAM. Do I need to worry about PH or CYA first?

Ok, here are the test results I have. I am not good with this stuff yet but I am trying. Chlorine - 0 PH - 8.5 or higher CYA - it was clear so I assume none So, I have to fix CYA before I slam, correct? According to the Pool Math, I need 26 gallons of bleach? Is that each day? Sorry, I am...

Pool is finally full and I have my TF100 test kit! Question on next steps.....I am going to get my reading this evening (not home right now). Do I need to have a vacuum before starting the SLAM? I have a leaf rake and that is about it. Here are a couple pics. Thanks!

Hi there! I posted this question in another thread by accident. :-( My hubby wants to just do the SLAM on the water that is in the pool instead of filling it. Is this advisable? He is going to use a small fish filter pump to circulate the water. It is less than half full at the moment.

Is it better to treat the water that is in the pool using a small pump to circulate the water (pool is less than half full), or actually fill it up and treat the full pool?

I found muriatic acid at Lowe's so will go there when I need it. Quick question....do I start filling right now or wait until it is hotter? Can I fill it overnight or will the cooler temp cause problems with the liner? I am hoping it won't tear. What % of bleach will I need?

Thank you so much! I ordered the TF-100 and added the XL and the leaf rake so I got free shipping. LOL!! Didn't see your post on the stirrer until after I ordered. I will start filling it today. I am on "city" water (live in the sticks so it is a co-op). SWG is the perma-salt system, right...

Hello! I am new to owning a pool (swam in one as a kid lol!) and have already had some issues and now own a large swamp. I am at a loss as to where to even begin. Here are the details that I know: 33' round 54" deep Diamond Star AGP (28,400 gallons) Waterway 1.5hp sand filter with a perma...