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    Need Help, Patches of Rust? Calcium?

    Hi all, I've been managing my pool since June using BBB, and I have not had any problems. This morning when i went out to do my daily levels check I noticed a couple markings on the pool that looks like rust. They are small in size, about the size of a dime. They don't brush off, and its smooth...
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    FAS-DPD titration test

    I wanted to question the minds of others when it comes to the Titration test; are you addictive to it? For my pool, I have the TF-100 test kit, and I do the daily TC/PH test, with the 5 drops of each respectful liquid, but I hate the TC one. The yellows look alike, and unless you have...
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    Question On Borax and Fresh Plaster

    Hello All, So my Pool has become crystal clear, its wonderfull. My only problem right now is Tucson Monsoon rain and Fresh plaster, are casuing PH to rise pretty rapidly. This week I had to add 15oz of MA every day it rained to drop it from 7.8 to 7.5. I am pretty sure this is just the plaster...
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    Help with some Cloudiness

    Hi Everyone! I was hoping for some suggestions with clearing up my water. Ever since I backwashed my pool(Wednesday) it has had a slight cloudiness to it. I think the main problem came from my filter being completely clogged when I took control of the pool that monday. The PSI on the tank was...
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    Need Help with Backwash!

    Hey Everyone, I just moved into a house with an IG Pool, the filter pressure is rather high and it needs to be flushed. When I start the pump it runs great for about 30 seconds, then pressure builds to high and flow rate drops to the point that vacuum stops running. So I read through the pool...
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    New pool, first readings

    So, I got access to my pool today, though I dont take control of it untill monday. There is a company taking care of it untill then so im nervous throwing chemicals in. When I took the readings, the water was blue, no smell at all, some debree floating on the surface but thats not a big deal...
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    New Pool Owner!

    Hey Everyone! I will be moving into a new place by the end of the month and its coming with a pool! I have been reading through this sight and have found nothing but great information, and I wanted to say hi and ask for some advice for a newbie like me. First some history! Saw the place...