Recent content by Trutz_22

Thank you. Someone posted yesterday that calcium doesn’t matter in my pool. I’m so confused! Calcium has remained high for awhile. Once I get my kit.. Should I drain a little.. if so, how much? And just test our well water prior to filling? Or have it brought in locally? Other than backwashing...

Thanks for your input. I’ve been able to see the drain for a week but it’s still a little cloudy. I didn’t add more chlorine today and the test showed the same colors as last night.. that’s why I said it “appeared“ to hold steady overnight! Yes I know it will be tough to navigate without exact...

In response to your earlier question.. yes, we vacuumed the Floc to waste but honestly not sure if our vacuum was working correctly as we noticed a few days later there was debris trapped in the tube🤦🏼‍♀️ So there’s a chance we didn’t get it all! I am going to deep clean tomorrow. I added DE...

Currently, the FC color is medium orange.. highest it’s ever been & on the strip it shows roughly 10. The TC doesn’t change so guessing the CC is 0. Shows the same on the strip.. using as a backup for now. On the liquid kit.. hard to tell since it’s darker than 5. Yes.. I need the better kit! My...

Hello.. thank you! I know it’s the middle of the night.. and just able to get back to you🥴 I’ll post a pic of my test kit. The pool store sold it to me so assumed it was good! I’ve ordered the recommended Taylor kit but it will take time to receive it.. & need to proceed somehow! I’ve posted...

Thank you! I can promise you that I’ve stopped looking & seeking advice elsewhere! And so far, I’ve received timely and thorough responses to my concerns.. & thankful for that. In response to your question about chemicals.. that’s a tough & long one. My husband has always cared for the pool til...

Thanks again for your feedback! I have seen that test kit recommended many times so I’m convinced it’s worth the expense! We’re on a tight budget but at the same time we want to use our pool ASAP! It will take days or a week to get that kit so I’m having to use what I have until then. I know the...

Thank you! Will check this out to help guide me.. I need all the help I can get!

Thanks so much for your recommendation. I don’t have experience in draining & filling & had hoped to avoid that but if that’s the best & only option, I’ll arrange for this. Is there anything else I should try today before going that route? What is the difference with Taylor brand test kit...

Thanks so much for your reply! I will look for those kits. I bought what the pool store recommended a few weeks ago but believe they had Taylor brand. I am currently using both strips & that test kit. I followed the Floc instructions & vacuumed to waste the next morning. Nothing cleared after...