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    Mustard algae? Sand? Sediment?

    edit: I've just felt some of it, kinda feels grainy like very fine dirt. So intermittantly I get this (photo attached) on the bottom of the pool. Usually in different areas. Always on the bottom of the pool, never the walls. I thought it was fine dirt blowing in, although it does still turn up...
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    High PH, high TA

    Hi, just did my second pool test after buying a house with a pool. I added some calcium and stabiliser based on the first test a bit over a week ago. Today's levels: FC- 6.5 PH- 7.8 TA- 90 CH- 250 CYA- 60 The CYA is a bit higher than I thought it would be, I was aiming for 50 for the...
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    Low CYA, high FC

    Hi, just bought a house with a pool and am now trying to figure out how to look after it. I bought a good testing kit and did my first test last night. My results: FC- 7.5 PH- 7.6 TA- 40 CH - 180 CYA- 25 Salt- 5400 So I need to increase my CYA, but decrease my FC.....am I right in...