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I have been using the TF-100 test kit since june 2015. This site has changed my perspective completely on pool ownership, water chemistry and basic pool maintenance. sadly has given me a very bad taste in my mouth for the pool company I used to install my pool. - - - Updated - - - i don't...

Ok, You have to dumb it down for me. I did not install my pool so I'm just learning about pool water chemistry and how to handle the problems that come with it. (just got hip to you guys last year and thanks for that) Are you recommending that I uninstall the nature 2? because obviously it's...

Water is crystal clear Not using pucks anymore. i am using vision crg-25 cartridges. I had pool company open my pool and they put a new cartridge in. btw, What's the best place to buy them? I am testing my water often so far and levels are looking better and better the cleaner the pool is...

You guys were amazing last year at helping me understand water chemistry and how to take care of my pool. I have numbers from start up this year that I'm curious what you will have to say about. And again, Thanks for all of your help. ph-7.8 fc-6ppm cc-.5 ch--625 ta-100 cya--20 I am going to...

Current numbers CL---5ppm PH---7.4 FC---8ppm CC---.5 CH---500ppm TA---80 CYA---50 Getting ready to close pool for the winter. Any advice would be great. Thanks so much for all your help!

I understand that weekly shocking is not necessary. Not using pucks any longer. Just was concerned that PH was too low. I'm understanding how to better care for my pool thanks to you guys. Feeling really good about moving forward. I will open cover to aerate and see if if PH doesn't increase in...

Thanks for all your help. Ok, Looks like I passed the OCLT test. Here are my numbers from this morning. I'm thinking of adding some borax today. CL-6ppm PH-7.2 FC-11ppm CC-0 TA--80ppm CH---700 CYA--40ppm

I am Just for softening the water up a bit. Makes water feel great! i am running 24/7 with timer and variable speed motor. I will stop using pucks if you guys guide me in that direction. I was always told by the pool company to shock every week and keep pucks in both skimmers. Now that I'm...

Ok guys, I've been testing everyday just to get acclimated to the tf-100 test kit. I think I'm getting the hang of it. readings today are as follows CL-7-10ppm (holding much better since raised CYA level) PH-7.2 (but understanding that's probably not correct because chlorine level is so high)...

Good stuff guys, thanks! cya still registering at around 20. Adding two lbs today. I will check back with readings in 4 days or so. Water looks crystal clear. Chlorine level staying between 5-7ppm. I want to see that drop a bit before I post readings. And watch the stabilizer work. Thanks for...

Pool is looking great. The tf-100 test kit is great. I am registering some cya now. I added 2 lbs. its at About 20, waiting for a few days to see if I will get any higher readings before I add. CH level steady at 3-5 ppm CC level at .5. All other numbers looking good as of now. We swam over the...

CL---5ppm CC---.5ppm FC---7ppm Should I be alarmed at all about the quick drop in numbers? When should I do a full test again? Water is clear and looks great.

My pool looks great. The reason for the high FC level is my recent history of high CC and chlorine demand. Pool math seems like it should be easy, but I'm not quite getting it. Do I put goal in left column and current readings in right column? Does it even matter right at this time because FC...

pool gets full sun all day

ph 7.8 CL- 7 plus ppm Fc 21ppm CC .5ppm Ch-650 Ta--90 cya--no reading, filled to the top - - - Updated - - - Can anyone give me advice on when to cover my spa, when to cover my pool?(auto cover) Leave open when raining or not? Let sun bake down on it or not? Close everything at night? Open and...

Thanks for the replies. I will test again first thing in the morning.

2nd reading ph 7.8 cl orange 7-10ppm fc 20ppm cc 1ppm ch 650ppm ta 90 cya 20 plus - - - Updated - - - water is clear

Ok guys, It's been a long 10 days dealing with pool company and chlorine demand issues. I am getting more educated about Pool water chemistry and it's making much more sense to me thanks to you. After a very long week dealing with a chlorine demand issue, I have shocked my pool with 48 bags of...

Thanks for all the help. I think I can sleep a little tonight now. Talk more tomorrow.

ph 6.8, free chlorine 10, total alkalinity100, stabilizer 0 - - - Updated - - - closest readings i can come up with - - - Updated - - - water is murky - - - Updated - - - can barely see bottom 5' 5" center depth

I just have test strips. Chlorine is a very dark purple. I have trusted my pool company to manage this for me until now. I normally have taken samples to them weekly.

Even with the chlorine level high, add a bottle of bleach every day, and absolutley no swimming?

Thanks for the advice and help. I will read these articles over and over again until I understand completely . I am feeling comfortable that I'm in the right place and am gonna work this out. One question, What do I do in the meantime? I think I have chlorine level stabilized at a very high...

I am very upset with myself for not reaching out and finding you before now. Thanks for your help. I just ordered a tf-100 test kit and will get on it right away. This problem has me so upset, I was seriously going to fill my $60,000 pool with dirt next year. I just want to swim with my wife and...

biogaurd burnout 73 shock 40 bags so far, aqua check test strips - - - Updated - - - Once I get the chlorine stabilized, I'm sure they will recommend a tom of other chemicals I will have to add to get water to be swim ready again.

Hello all, First of all, thanks in advance for any reply to help me and my issue. We had a gunnite pool installed 5 years ago. The Pool is great and absolutely beautiful. We have had a chlorine demand problem 5 times in 5 years. One of those years with no issues. I've read many articles on...