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We closed the pool for the summer today. Yesterday I added shock and Poly 60 and run the pump for over 24 hours. I also added another 16 ounces of MA (I am buying the MA at Lowes or Home Depot in the pool department) We vacummed, brushed and cleaned the filter and skimmer sock. This...

Well, no matter what I do and how much MA I use, the PH does not go under 7.8. I have used 2 gallons already. Today I shocked it and added the Poly60. THe Poly is oily! TOmorrow we are cleaning the filter and covering it after adding some chlorine. I added some more MA today also. At...

5:45 PM readings with my daughter's help: FC= 1.5 (it was hot today) PH same 7.8 I just added more chlorine and MA.

-- Chlorine test -- 1. Were you using 10 mL, 25 ml or some other amount of pool sample water? 10 ml 2. How many scoops of R0870 DPD powder did you use when it did not turn pink? 1 scoop 3. After dumping sample to start again, did you rinse the vial before re-testing?Always -- pH test --...

This morning my PH was still 7.8 (pinkish). I usually let the pump run for an hour or 2 after I add the MA. I don't know what else to do to bring the PH down. I have been adding MA like crazy. I am almost done with a gallon. Why is it not going down? I am afraid to keep adding more MA...

Yes, I have the right % in the calculator. I have double checked it a couple of times. I just added another 16 ounces of MA since the PH is still 7.8. I am pouring it all around the pool with the filter running. Is that the correct way? Right now (5:45 PM) the FC is 5 and the CC 0.5...

MA is 14.5%. I replaced the filter after the conversion. I run the filter about 5 hours daily. We have not used the pool for about 2 months. Time is usually 12 hours. I normally check it when the sun goes down around 7:00 PM and early morning, before the sun comes up, around 7:00 AM I...

Butterfly thanks for all your help. Yesterday I checked Jason's calculator for the PH and it said I needed 15.9 ounces. I added them and like you said waited 30 minutes and retested. Nothing. I did this 4 times and eventually went down from 8 to 7.7. I also vacummed, brushed and cleaned...

I put muriatic acid like 2 days ago, per the calculator and is still high. My FC this evening, same day is 1. I don't know why it goes so low during the day. I have to add chlorine every evening.

Here are my test results from last night and this morning after an overnight FC loss test. Last night: FC= 5 This morning: FC=5 CC= 0.5 PH=8 CYA= 40 So does this mean the FC goes down because of the sun then?

Sorry, I re-read your post and I think winterize means by Pool School.... Clean, run pump 24 hours, equipment, etc. Is that right?

Thank you. It's raining quite a bit today (for Southern CA!) I'll do the overnight FC loss test tomorrow. By "winterize" you mean just the PQ60 or other chemicals? Sorry I sound stupid but I don't understand this at all... Thank you for all your help. I bought some shock for vinyl above...

I added 1/4 gallon of 10% chlorine last night and this morning FC is down to 2. The PH is still pinkish red, 7.8. This weekend I plan to clean the pool and the filter and cover it for the winter. Is there an algae product that I should use before covering it? How about those...

Well, it looks like 7.8 pinkish red with a hint of purple . My FC still goes down to 1 every 36 hours or so. Also, I want to start getting the pool ready for winter. We usually cover it but leave the filter, etc. connected, just take the ladder out. What chemicals do I need to use...

Thank you Butterfly. I am glad I am not alone. I will try this tomorrow.

The PH is hard to tell as it really does not match any of the colors. It's more purple/pink. I even had my daughters check it for me. I am adding about 1/4 of the 10% liquid chlorine every other evening.

Here are my numbers for Tuesday morning: FC= 6.5 (added chlorine last night) CC= 0.5 TA= 120 CH= 380 CYA= 50 PH= 8.2 (it's kind of purplelish) It seems that the FC goes down to 1 every other day. It's not that hot this week, we are at hight 70sh. Please advice. Thanks

Some more updates. Last night my FC= 1 and the CC 0.5. I added some more chlorine. It has been very windy this week and there is a lot of dirt in the pool. Plan to clean it this weekend. Please give me some hints on how to fine tune it and keep it up. Thanks for all the help

Sunday evening test results: FC= 5 CC= 1 PH= 7.7 TA= 210 CYA= 25 CA= 400 If I am understanding correctly as long as I keep the FC between 3-5 and CC 0.5 we are done and can go swimming, correct? I am not adding chlorine tonight. We changed the filter Friday and added the CYA. Too bad next...

Latest results: Thrusday 9:20 PM FC= 15 CC =3 This morning 7:00 AM FC=15 CC= 1.5 Change the filter and added the CYA. Will check again tonight I am getting worry that I am almost out of the R0821. Many thanks

How about the day lost? Today at 6:30 and it was 0 again. I added another gallon. So you are saying not to add anymore chlorine even if it's 0 when the sun goes down? Will test FC and CC later tonight. If CC is low, will change filter tomorrow and add CYA. I bought a 4 pound container...

Latest test results: 6:40 yesterday FC was 0 again. added 1 gallon of chlorine Retested about 1.5 hours later. FC 15.5. Did not add anything. This morning 7:45 FC = 15. It's very hot again so I expect a 0 or so later today when the sun goes down. Will test CC tomorrow AM. Thanks...

I usually test around 6 PM when the sun goes down and add, then again 30-60 minutes later and add, and then again around 9:30 or so and add. I don't test after the 9:30 add. Then again in the AM. Yes I know how to do the CC per instructions on your test kit. I will do it tomorrow morning and...

New results and some good news: 7:30 PM Tuesday FC= 15 9:20 PM FC=13 added 1/4 This morning- 6:45 AM FC= 14.5 :whoot: Since we are expecting another hot and windy day added 1/8. Water not quite at the skimmer yet but will be soon. We are only allowed to use large quantity of water on...

Sorry 3 weeks this Thursday. Add by weight or by volume of stabilizer or add of liquid stabilizer.Sorry to say I don't know what the difference is"by weight or by volume" I just went out there and I have a lot of dirt from the wind. Cleaned the sock in the skimmer and took some of the...

I have the new filter here. I have some CYA but I think I need more. I have 16 ounce When did you start the conversion?- 2 weeks ago this Thursday How were you testing the water prior to getting your kit last Wednesday? Wal-mart kit How much chlorine were you putting into your pool prior to...

I have read the conversion article many times. I just read it again. With the test kit I think I should make progress. Cartridge filter. Good, I have been using the scoop. Will post results Tuesday morning. Thanks again.

OK I won't worry about the PH for now. Last night I added the chlorine around 6: 30 and tested around 7:15. FC was 17. FC this morning at 7:15 was 5 from last night. Added another half a gallon of 10% to 15 again. I will check again when the sun goes down. Very, very hot today and this...

Did not put in the CYA yet. Should I do that? After 30 minutes: FC= 17- I know it's too high. Let'see what tomorrow brings. :hammer: PH=7.8- added 9 ounces muriatic acid. Getting a little frustrated here.

Bought 12 more gallons of 10% chlorine, cleaned the pool and filter, also vaccumed it for a couple of hours. Found about 4 brownish like spots on the vinyl and brushed them off. Also cleaned the skimmer. Last night I added 1.5 gallons of chlorine and FC went to 7. This morning back to 1...