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    Balancing and addition of chemicals

    I use the pool math app and test my water every 3-4 days. I am confused about adding chemicals to bring up my TA and Calcium. Below are my test results. The suggested amount of baking soda to add was 6lbs to bring up the TA, but when I read in the group about this, it says to add very gradually...
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    Logging Test Results

    Is there a way to print off test results? The warranty department is asking for test results on an issue we are having.
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    Pool Math App for testing chemicals

    I test my chemicals with a Taylor test kit with the FAS/DPD test. I log my test results into the app and when it gets to the part of what I should add to the pool, it seems way too low. For instance, my FC is at 2 and it says the target is 6. It says I should only put in 87oz or 2 quarts, 3 cups...
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    Skimmer Baskets

    What do you all think about the Skim-Around, has anyone used it?
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    Can't achieve Calcium Hardness reading w/Taylor Test Kit

    When I do my water testing I can never get the color to turn Blue. I have went as high as 30 drops of reagent and still doesn't turn from the pinkish with purple particles. I have even tried the directions recommendations by adding a certain # of drops first, then proceeding with the test. I...
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    Algae on Walls

    Hi all! New to this group and having trouble with algae on the walls. One whole wall seems to be worse than the other, but luckily it is not the whole pool. We have had the pool a little over a year and never had algae or cloudy water, just battled high CYA last summer. I have a Taylor kit and...