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Thanks so much. What should I target for CH?

What do others think? I had a friend say to increase TA

I have been maintaining my pool myself for 3 months. I test the FC, CC and pH 2-3 times per week and other tests once every 2-3 weeks. Oct 7 FC 2.5 CC really light pink pH 8 TA 60 CH 250 CYA 65 (measures Sept 12th) I add bleach and muriatic acid based on pool math 1) The pH regularly returns...

My guess is that there was too much air in the lines. I just opened up the bleeder valve and released all the air until water came out and now it is working.

When I turn on the main pump nothing happens. The pressure gauge stays at zero. What do you suggest I do?

1) CSI is 0.12 2) Pool volume is 15,500 gallons and hot tub 500gallons with overflow to the pool (I also added to my signature) 3) I usually target lowering the pH to 7.5 if it is 8. 4) The FC doesn't usually get to 1. There was no signs of algae. Last night I added 1 gallon of 10% bleach to...

Re: Ideal Levels & pH Always High There appears to be sand settling on the steps of the pool occasionally and wondering if that could be the impact of dissolving of grout due to low CH. How would I know?

Ideal Levels & pH Always High I have been maintaining my pool myself for 2 months. I test the FC, CC and pH 2-3 times per week and other tests once every 2-3 weeks. Sept 12th test Results FC 1 CC 0 pH 8 TA 60 CYA 65 CH 240 I added bleach and muriatic acid based on pool math 1) The pH...

I keep getting leaves settling in the bottom of my hot tub. Any suggestions? I was considering getting a leaf rake or vacuum.

The pressure was the same with jets removed. There is a leak in one of the valves when I turn to spa that's why I am concerned

I just cleaned my 48 sq ft DE filter on Sunday and my pool pressure reads 15 psi (before cleaning 19 psi) and when I change the discharge and suction to the spa the pressure increases to 35 PSI. I am concerned this is too high. I took off all the jets in the spa and stuck a coathanger in about...

Could I put the top of the filter back on and then put multiport valve to backwash or waste and run the pump for 1-2 minutes then turn off the pump and take off the lid? I'm realizing that there would be lots of air without the filter grids. The grids are soaking in TSP now and then will do...

What do I do with the water and DE in the bottom of the filter? There may be a drain plug, yet it's up against the side of the house and then DE would go all over the place.

Is this the correct stuff to put in a DE filter? I am confused when it uses the term "aid" and states active ingredient citric acid and butoxethanol. Arch Chemical 61306 HTH Diatomaceous Earth Filter Aid, 25-Pound Amazon.com : Arch Chemical 61306 HTH Diatomaceous Earth Filter Aid, 25-Pound ...

I tried testing the FC again today with 10 mL pool water and did 30 drops and it didn't change to colorless. The pool company came on Tues, and today is Sunday. So it has been 4 full days and surprised didn't see a big drop

I don't think CYA dropped that much in that timeframe. It's probably that I'm new to the testing. I would expect 50-60 is the current range and the last reading was overstated. no clue the FC level as never turned colorless

The CYA was not the diluted. #1&2 are for FC I did 50 drops for the 5mL pool : 20mL solution

My pool maintenance company came yesterday (Tuesday), and I attempted testing FC again today (Wednesday). 1) 50:50 pool: tap water. the solution didn't change to colorless 2) 5mL pool: 20 mL tap water. the solution didn't change to colorless Tested CYA and it is 50-55 I will call the pool...

We have had lots of rain in the Houston area recently. Would be the pool maintenance company intentionally put high FC levels prior to lots of rain?

Thanks so much. What's the implications of too high FC levels?

What is the biggest negative (besides cost) to high FC levels? I'm new to testing and was doing the black dot test for CYA and it was probably closer to 80

I am about to cancel my pool maintenance company and did my first chemical testing tonight which resulted in some concerns 1) When testing for FC, the pink solution never changed to colorless. I was doing the test with 10 mL of water and added 30 drops then tested a second time and added 20...

The Polaris goes along the walls yet don't believe has a brush. I am thinking about switching from the pucks to liquid bleach and my wife is concerned about the bleach smell and taste in the pool. What are the negatives to bleach and does it lead to more potent smell and taste? Sent from...

Thanks for the tip. Do you keep a written log of your test results? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Is there a good app to track pool math info?

Supplies for Pool Maintenance My family has had a pool for 10 months, and we have been paying a small local company monthly to maintain the pool. I would like to eliminate that expense and learn to maintain myself. I have read through the pool school and purchased a Taylor K-2006 testing...

I am new to pool maintenance. We have been paying a small local company every month to maintain our pool. I would like to eliminate that expense. I look forward to learning more about pools. This is my intro post then I will post on another forum with specific questions.