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Thanks MermaidQueen. And thanks to everyone at this site. Without this site I wouldn't have my pool anywhere near right. I am sooo appreciative!

I was thinking about that. I hate to fiddle with the SWG since I've finally got it where it needs to be. How about just tossing some extra chlorine in? If so, how much would I use for such a thing, and how soon before the party should I toss it in? Or would it work to toss it in after the...

That is exactly what I'm using JasonLion. Very perceptive. LaMotte ColorQ. I went with that one because I was having a hard time differentiating between the different shades of yellow. By the way - he is a she. :wink: One of these days I'll have the time to get myself a tag line here...

I got frustrated testing twice a day and trying to get the numbers "just so"... I gave up for a few (3) days. Just tested my pool and the numbers are right where they need to be (I believe). FC 5.04 TC 5.15 PH 7.5 Alk 90 Temp 80 I have never been able to get zero CCs. The pool is old and I...

I thought I was replying to this thread with an update, but evidently posted a new topic which can be found Here. It took 3 days for the chlorine to come back down after shocking this last time. At this point, I think the I'm ok with the pool chemistry, but not sure. Any advice appreciated...

I do know that my test kit doesn't test well on the CYA. That's why I am planning on taking a sample to Ace Hardware first thing Saturday. The last time they tested it (and every time before that) they came up with 30. I have since added 4 lbs. of CYA. I shocked the pool (on the 2nd, not the...

OK, I shocked the pool on the evening of the 3rd since I didn't do it right the first time. It has just now come back down. Here are my current numbers (per my ColorQ kit): FC 3.72 CC 0.4 TC 4.22 PH 7.4 TA 79 CH 40 CYA 11 Temp 78 I think they are o.k. now. If I'm wrong, please let me know...

Hi Itabb. I haven't done anything with the alk yet. The pool was doing great, then I suddenly lost my chlorine, and couldn't keep any in. I am currently trying to get it all back right, but having a hard time doing anything with all these thunderstorms every day. We really need the rain...

JasonLion, you have been such a tremendous help. I can't thank you enough! I plan on leaving my SWG at 70% and working my pump run times around that if at all possible. When we first bought the house a month ago, we had a pool service guy come out to balance the pool. He also installed the SWG...

OK, I've had the pump running with the SWG on since early morning. The chlorine seems to be holding. Latest test shows 2.31 FC and 2.58 TC. Interestingly, my SWG now reads a salt level of 3000 (been at 2900 for 2 weeks) Can anyone suggest a good setting for the SWG and run times on the pump...

Thanks Waterbear. I know the CYA is low and I did add 4 lbs. last night, which is less than the container said I needed to add to bring it up 30 ppm. I'd rather not add enough than to add too much and have to try and lower it. Don't care to drain the pool even a little bit. As for the alk, am I...

Thanks Brent, but I don't have a cover for my pool. There is one in the garage (came with the house), but there is no way to attach it. I added bleach last nite. It wasn't near enough as DH had to go to a couple of stores to get it, and at one of the stores he bought the wrong stuff (scented...

thanks Thanks again JasonLion. I will take care of shocking and CYA within the hour (it's almost sunset here). I'll let y'all know the outcome.

Thanks Jasonlion. I know my pump run times are short, but it was working out well until just a couple of days ago. Had the SWG set on 40 which is considered low by some also. That may be where the problem came from to start with... just not enough to keep the pool up to par. After reading here...

Thanks Dave. I turned the pump on this morning and am letting it run. It normally only runs for 3 hrs in the afternoon and 5 hrs. at night. After it has run for many hours (at least 8), I will then test for chlorine. I will also try the bleach/shock thing this evening. How much bleach would...