Recent content by unix_1

Thanks Matt. This is the information I needed. Used just 2.5lbs and took the rest back to Leslies. I wont be using it because it simply messes with the ORP sensor on the controller. Will just use a chlorine based shock going forward. As for my multipule test kits, they are all Taylor and...

My name is John and I live in Northern California Bay Area. Been working around pools most of my life. All of that was for family or friends. I have personally installed solar heat, repaired electrical and plumbing. Fairly proficient with most things but will not attempt to mess with plaster...

I've got more test kits than I have pools :) water is mostly balanced on all fronts except CC which I can't correctly read until I get the neutralizer.

OK, before I get blasted by the Leslie's Pool comments, let me start by saying lesson learned and flames accepted. I recently restarted my pool after having it completely stripped down and replastered, replumbed, etc etc. After the first week, I noticed that the combined chlorine (CC) values...