Recent content by XDM2

Makes sense. I'm going to stop trying for 7.4 and allow it to stay closer to 7.8. Should save me some $$.

Since joining this great site about a month ago, I've learned a ton and have been working and testing diligently to keep a balanced pool. My water appears to be pretty balanced, but the PH rises quicker than I would like. I need at least a gallon of muiratic acid per week (sometimes 2 gallons)...

Thanks for the replies and advice. I will run with the current CYA and let it dilute over time. Is there a test kit available to quickly test FC above 5ppm or am I limited to using the FAS/DPD test every day?

Hello all. Looks like I found this forum just in time. I had a new 20x40 IG Vinyl pool (30k gal) installed last fall. Pool was built, filled (with city water from 3 9k truckloads), and immediately closed for the winter. Concrete deck poured and pool opened first week in April this year. Started...