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These are my CYA readings from the past month: 100+ 5/14 (drained after this reading) 20ppm 5/21 10ppm 5/26 50ppm 6/3 40ppm 6/11 40ppm 6/16 50ppm 6/20 50ppm 6/26 The only time I'll drain water is during a back wash, so I'll keep the stabilizer out unless I'm adding in a lot of new water after...

I wanted to provide a quick update: Cl) 1.0 pH) 8.0 FC) 2.0 CC) 0.5 TC) 2.5 CH) 350 TA) 120 CYA) 50 These numbers are from first thing this morning, so I'll be bringing the pH down, and then after a while I'll add in some chlorine. While I was testing I thought the CC was ZERO, but upon a...

I've been adding stabilizer a lot more regularly. I only filled my pool about a month ago, and so originally I needed to get some in there for the CYA to be at a normal level. I'll continue to use that brand- thanks. I'll also plan to cut back on adding as much to the pool since you're advising...

Great question! I have a similar question since I'll be going on vacation for a week, and I'm thinking just to have the skimmer/vacuum running as normal, and just shock the heck out of the pool the morning before we leave. For a two week vacation I would assume a friend or neighbor to stop by...

Hi all! This is the stabilizer I've been using for the last couple months, and I'm about to run out. Should I buy the same kind again, or does anyone have a recommendation for a better type/brand? Thanks!

Thanks for tip/reminder. I'll continue to keep the shock level up, and also the regular brushings and such.

My latest numbers: Cl) 4 ph) 7.2 FC) 3.5 CC) 1.0 TC) 4.5 CH)400 TA) 130 CYA) 50 I've been brushing daily and I'm about to add more chlorine. Pool is looking better, but it's not bind-blowingly clear yet.

Here are current test results: FC) 6.0 CC) 1.0 pH) 7.5 TA) 150 CH) 300 CYA) 45

Clouds up above and clouds in the pool?!? I've tested my water yesterday and today, and all my levels are on point. I've got good FC, pH, CYA; the numbers are giving me two thumbs up. If you look at the pool it looks pretty murky, and I brushed it yesterday and this morning and I've got my...

Thanks for the speedy reply. I don't have an SWG, but I was using a little aeration (for no good reason). I just turned off the aeration and I'll add some MA shortly after that. Hopefully this pH can stay at a reasonable level and stop shooting up so high.

excellent, thanks for website. I notice that I'll pour in some MA that pool math tells me to add and my pH will drop, but then a day(s) later I'll go check and the pH is way high again. Will I need to keep adding MA all the time, or is this just a summer thing, or is something else seriously...

Good news about the vacuum- I took it into a local pool store and they replaced a couple things, and now it's zipping around my pool cleaning! I'm still fighting the pH levels. Recently I've gotten my CYA to about 45, and my TA is up at 200, and my pH keeps soaring up to 8.0... even after I've...

That's a great suggestion. I'll search around for some different pool stores. I've been buying the liquid chlorine (2 gallon pack), KEMTEK from Frys Grocery, and it sells for $5.99 - my buddy said it's a good price and good quality.

thanks for the safety heads up about the MA. I could tell when I was working with it that it was no-joke. I measured the pH and CL today and it's at 7.6 and 3. If I can get my silly vacuum working then I'll really be a happy pool-man!

I have an old Hayward pool vacuum, and it seems one of the leg springs has gone MIA. Any recommendations on how to fix this up myself, or do I need to take it to an "expert"? Thanks :mad:

I measured my pool this morning, and the CYA is at 50 ppm (so excited), my pH is at 8.0, and so I added 3 cups of 31% muriatic acid, so hopefully the pH will begin to come down to reasonable levels.

Thanks everyone! I went to another Home Depot, and they did carry the full strength. I bought 2 gallons for $12.98. The lady also gave me the SKU #346 289. If any stores carry the full strength it would be under that SKU.

I've gone through and checked the hose for holes, and suction strength- it all works well. I hooked up a vacuum head to a pole and was able to sweep and clean the pool, so I know the suction and hose work well. I looked at my vacuum more closely and I believe it's not moving because of a...

I'm struggling to buy the right muriatic acid for lowering the pH, but I'll bring it down. I've had my stabilizer amount in a sock to slowly disperse, and I keep adding liquid chlorine so that is keeping the FC at an acceptable level. I'll update with next major measurings, and I'll continue...

Thanks all- that's very helpful. I'll stop by Lowes tomorrow (maybe they'll have it), and return these two items to Home Depot.

I'm shopping at Home Depot and they have two types of muriatic acid. I think this bottle one is the 31.45%, but it doesn't say. The box of 2 gallons says 14.50%. Is any one familiar with either type? thanks

Good suggestion about the muriatic acid from a hardware store. I'll pick some up tomorrow. I just ran a test, and a lot of my numbers aren't where they should be. Please advise on which numbers/chemicals to begin with. I'll be adding a 1/2 gallon of liquid chlorine tonight. Cl) 2 FC) 2 pH)...

Thanks for all the suggestions, and ideas. I'll have to backwash tomorrow, and then look at how strong the pressure is. I feel I might have a problem with my hose, and maybe one of the sections does have a small hole or crack in it. Does anyone have a preferred type of vacuum hose that has...

Yes, the pool is clear. I did understand the pool math calculator. It said to add like 1qt and 2 cups of CYA, so I added 3 cups this morning, and I'll test this evening but I'm planning to add another 3 cups. Does it matter if I add 1/2 gallon of chlorine while the cya is in the sock near...

:( I've got a Hayward pool vacuum (don't ask which model- it's all faded away). I've taken it to the local pool store 2-3 times in the past 5-6 years, and it's had bits and parts repaired and replaced. The issue I'm having with it now is that it won't move very fast- it's practically sitting on...

I just got back from the store with some ph down, stabilizer and some liquid chlorine. I've added a half jug of chlorine and the filter is running. I understand what you mean about the CYA goal. I'll add half of recommended amount and then test again tomorrow. I've got some kids wanting to...

My test kit just arrived (very excited), and I started with the quick check of the chlorine and PH. Cl = 0.1 (practically nothing) pH = 8.0 Then I test for some other things: CH = 300ppm TA = 190 CYA = 5-10 (practically nothing) Let me know what you'd recommend. Thanks.

I'm talking about the liquid pool shock. And so the pool should be cool to just hang for a couple days until test kit arrives? I'll leave the water alone but I'm nervous that the pool would have some green algae explosion in a day, but maybe not.

I've finished my homework, and read through those articles- good suggestion Tim, thanks! Currently I've ordered a testing kit, and it should be here later this week (fingers crossed), but I took a water sample to my local pool store. I understand that pool stores are not reliable, but I had to...

I need to buy a test kit. Until I get one, I could probably use my local pool store or my buddy. Where's the place to buy a kit?