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Was starting a slam and it said add 23 oz or 2 cups. I wasn't paying attention and add 16 cups (128 oz) before I realized! I am hoping that it just knocks the algae out and naturally goes down. I saw green algae when I brushed. Any thoughts? CYN 40 Ph 7.2 Free Chlorine now over 25 It was 3 And...

Just wondering if I should be slamming? My Water is usually very balanced, I only struggle keeping PH up. My CC is never above 0-.5. Thanks.

Hi all, which is better? Borax or Soda ash (same as baking soda?). Does a solar cover effect PH? Thanks. FC 4 CC 0 PH under 7 TA 100 CYN 45 Water temp currently 80.

Hi all, pool is at 85 degrees Chlorine 5.5 Free .5 Ph 7.4 Will be gone all day. Should I bump up the Chlorine? Nobody will be in it for a few hours. Just don't want any issues due to heat and warm water. I still consider myself new..

I never quite understand when it says lower PH to 7.0-7.2 (which it is) and aerate to Increase PH. My TA is 140 my PH is 7.2. Free Chlorine is 4.5 (about to add) CC is .5 C6N is 40(increasing slowly the last few days) Just opened Thursday, rain on and off. Thank you

Stupid question, how often should I be shocking my pool? I haven't as my FC is usually within range and my CC is always 0 or .5. Maybe I am not doing something I am supposed to.

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that answers my basic newbie questions. I followed advice and continue with pool math. My little pool is beautiful clean water. I had issues in the past that I am not having this year. Thanks again.

Hi all. Had my water balanced so well, than I had a pretty good leak and had to add water. My CYA is now 50. I had to add and used pool math yesterday. Now pool math says I should drain some to get to 45. I'm sure I will need to drain some in the next few days due to rain coming. Yes or No to...

Is it safe to go in? FC 5 CC .5. PH 7.6 TA 130 CYA 40

FC 5 Cc .5 PH 7.6 CYA 40 If so do I need to do more MA first? These are my best reading this time of day ever. Hot 🔥 and sunny 🌞 Thanks!

I have the full kit, I don't want to do the FAS/DPD every day. What would you recommend for in between? Strips? A different set? I have the basic kit, but having trouble getting the same reagent refills. Thanks!

I've finally have CYA up using the sock meathod. Currently FC 4.4 usually is 0 by this time of day. CYA seems to be working. CC .2 CYA 50 from 0 PH 8 jumped as was mentioned to me would happen. Let me know if this is the right way to go. Thanks in advance. We are going to have rain for the...

Hi all. I finally got my new reagents. Now I need help to understand what I do in what order. I am ground zero on CYA. Test results: FC: .8 CC: .4 PH:8 TA: 140 CYA: less than 3O, dot didn't go away, I haven't added any yet. Wanted to get results first. 3500 gallon small pool. Thanks , I...

Hi all, I'm just opening my pool.. I realized I left my kit with all the regents in the shed over the winter. None are expired, I'm just not sure if the cold or possibility of freezing will effect them. Thanks for the help. Elise

I was at 6.5 FC this morning 7am , 0 CC. Now FC 0 at 2pm (7 hours) PH 7.8 TA 125 CYA 30

Hi all, My numbers: FC 3.5 CC 0 PH 7.5 down from 8 TA 150 down from 170 CYA 30 That black dot is tricky This was the first day my chlorine seems in a decent range. I put muriatic acid in yesterday (again) by using pool math calculator. Question? When it days to add xoz by volume, I am...

Learning - input please and thanks 😊 Yesterday morning FC 1.8 CC .4 PH 8 TA 170 Added chlorine in morning LAST NIGHT ADDED 2.5 oz of sodium Bisulfate (i have on hand) A few hours later added CL (Low via strip) THIS MORNING FC 4.8 CC 0 PH 8 TA 170 POOL MATH SAYS ADD 8.2 DRY ACID. FYI CNA...

Hello all. I am filling my pool as we speak. I am feeling a little overwhelmed by the Taylor K2006 kit. 1.Do I test everything and in what order (if it matters) before I add anything? 2. Should I at least add some chlorine before I get to the full testing (tomorrow). Last thing I want is alge...

I have a 14' summer waves elite. Last year I used strips and chlorine tabs. Lost half the summer trying to clear it! This year I want to do it right! Hopefully I bought an ok test kit from Leslie. I haven't used it yet so might return it. I will be asking a lot of questions and really...

Hi everybody. I got a summer waves 14' round 48" deep this spring. I am diligent with changing and cleaning my filter. I have been using 1" clorox tabs in floater and one in the skimmer. I have been noticing cloudy water and what I would call algae dust. I have "shocked ", which didn't work...