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    How to stop little algae spots?

    Hi, I started using the Taylor test kits and this site exclusively in March 2024, and it’s been going great! I have this weird issue lately where all my chemicals seem consistently fine, but maybe every 1-2 weeks, I get like 5-7 little dime-sized dots of like green algae on the bottom. I’m...
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    Ultra mineral control?

    Hi, I’m relatively new here and have used all the great advice here to get my pool into a good zone consistently, and my CSI in a good spot. Just for fun, I went back to pinch a penny to have them test my water and see what they say. Their results were a little off but they were doing a hard...
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    Total alkalinity target low?

    Hi, Does anyone know why in the pool math app, it shows that total alkalinity should be between 50-90? But everything else I’m seeing, including in the booklet for my new Taylor K-2006C test kit, says 80-120? Mine is 110 right now, and the app is telling me it’s too high…see screenshot. I...
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    Hi

    I’m a new member here, but have owned a pool for about two years. We started initially by having a place take care of our pool, but after continually messing up our pool chemistry (to the point of necessitating a new salt cell!) I decided to take it on myself. I’ve been doing a pretty good...