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    Closed pool pH rise

    Hi all, My pool is currently closed. I had an issue last winter with too high of pH causing scaling. I've been checking the pH and adding acid every other week or so. Every time I check it, it has risen to 8.2. The TA was fine when I closed it and has been at the same level, 70, every time I...
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    Calcium Carbonate pool drained

    Hi all, My pb is going to be draining my pool for a beam repair. I have calcium carbonate scaling on the plaster. Was thinking of doing an acid wash to get rid of it but that seems rather involved. Any suggestions on what to do while it's drained?
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    Decking and beam

    Hi all! Had a fiew pieces of concrete decking replaced on our new pool. When they cut old decking out, I noticed it was sitting on top of beam. Is that ever ok? We have broken coping and tiles in one corner.
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    Trying to SLAM

    Hi all, Trying to SLAM, started yesterday afternoon. Pre-slam test results: TA: 150 CH: 325 PH: 7.4 FC: 0 CYA: 60 I started with 3.5 gallons 10% chlorine. FC want up to 18 but was almost immediately down to 9 with high CC. Added 2 more gallons. Can't even get FC to shock level. So far I've put...
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    New member

    Hi all, Just joined, tried to before but it said registration was closed. Starting the BBB method this year. Added a SWCG and VSP over the winter while pool was closed. Opened pool to no FC and white water mold coming out of skimmers when I pulled the gizmos out. Also, my CYA level when from...