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Hi all, Last year I was dealing with 100+ CYA levels. I'm happy to say that through several gradual water replacements, that is no longer an issue. I just opened the pool yesterday. Today I did a test and my CYA is <30. What is the recommended FC level for a CYA of 30? Do I need to raise the CYA...

Hello fellow TFP'ers. After a few days of 80-90 degree weather, I finally decided to open the pool. Last year was my first year using this method, and I had a heck of a time dealing with a CYA of over 110. The cover came off, and the water was clear!! Such a relief that was. Of course, there...

Hi all! We are preparing to close our pool now. Following the steps on here, we waited until the water was cold enough, then brought the water to SLAM level. The first time, the water went from 26 at night to 25 the next morning. The next day it started at 24 and stayed at 24 the next morning...

Hi all! I have read and read, and feel comfortable with the concept of blowing out the vents, and lowering the water level to just below the skimmer. But, I'm still a little baffled with the pool pump. Am I supposed to be doing something to that? And I keep reading about putting pool noodles or...

Hello pool experts. As I'm getting ready to close the pool, I have a question regarding my water. My CYA levels were rocket high this year (just started BBB this season), and the best I got it down to was 80/90. I've just been maintaining the water at that level. So, with closing and my levels...

I know nothing, so I took some pictures in the hopes that you could tell me what they are (to put in my signature), and to make sure they are appropriate for my pool. My pool is a 28' octagon, 3' for 1/3?, then quickly goes to 6'. I guessed it to hold around 20,700 gallons.

Hello everyone. We opened our pool last weekend, and my testing kit arrived today. I did all the tests, and the pool is a mess! Though, it is clear. lol Okay, here are the details... it's a 28ft octagon pool, aprox. 20,700 gallons, with a vinyl liner, sand filter. Free chlorine test... the...

Hello all, My name is Wendy, and I'm new to pool maintenance. We bought a house a year ago with an in ground pool. We were pretty clueless last year, and I don't want to be that way this summer. I started pool school and plan on trying the BBB method. Wendy