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Thank you, I get that. Like I said in the original post, it has rained a lot since I added the borates so there’s most likely close to 0 borates in my pool. Anyway, I ordered the borates test strips, so I’ll know soon. But I don’t see the relevance to my problem with the pH constantly rising...

Yes, thank you. I’m aware. Borates don’t have influence on pH and TA test results, right?

Oh okay. I added the borates because every time I added muriatic acid, a couple of days later pH was way over 8.0 again. So as soon as TA and pH were at a good level for several days in a row, I added the borates. It didn't help much, pH kept rising again and again. I've never had this with my...

Thank you Marty. I shouldn't worry about the TA getting too low?

The pH of my pool water. It is 7.8 now, but it keeps going up. Thanks.

Hi guys, So, I have a brand new pool since the beginning of the year. All is well, except the ph is and the TA was constantly rising. I've added so much muriatic acid that I think we're currently not swimming in water but in muriatic acid. Just kidding. Anyway, I don't know what to do anymore...

So.. The PB started 2,5 weeks ago. I've been traveling and been pretty busy with work so hadn't had a chance to give an update, but I did take pictures! First dig: We hit rock ? Rebar and pipes: The next day. We had a little bit of a rainstorm. Oops. Gunite! Next up, tiling and...

No. Because of the raised retaining wall.

The problem is that there is a slope in our backyard. The wall on the left is a raised retaining wall because of that slope. Can't put the skimmer there either although there is about 1,5 ft left of that easement. We can't push the pool in either, because it already is fairly small. 10ft from...

I’ve thought about that as well. I’ll propose it to the builder.

Ok! Thanks. That’s what I wanted to know.

Using the photo with the red circles, easement in the top is 6ft from the fence and the pool is right on that limit. The easement on the left is 5 ft and the pool is about 1,5ft from that easement. Now, if you look carefully, you can see there is a wall that is needed because the yard is on a...

So, I've decided which PB is going to build my pool! Yay, I'm very excited. Question: the pool surface is 476. The contract includes 2 skimmers, but after reviewing all details, the PB says we can't put the skimmers across from each other because of easements North and East of the pool. The red...

Sounds like an awkward system. My previous pool was a Pentair pool and their screen logic system works, even when your internet is down. You just have to be connected to your home wifi of course, but the system still works locally...

Shrid, the ones I contacted were not recommending it, but also weren’t trying to convince me of not getting a swg. Would you you mind letting me know what builder you used? Would you recommend him? I’ve contacted over 7. 4 replied. 1 didn’t show up at the meeting. I met with another one but...

Jim, Thank you! I did not see the single speed pump there. Good catch. I'm gonna check with the builder. I know nothing about SWG's, so thanks for your advise on that. Much appreciated!

Thank you, Jason. I must say that the builders I spoke with didn't push back that much against the SWG. I told them that I had a chlorinated pool before and that I want a SWG now. We're thinking about a Salt Washed concrete deck and pre cast concrete coping, not a natural stone deck. So...

Hi guys, I built a pool in 2016 in the backyard of our previous home, now we're moving to Dallas so I'm getting a chance of correcting my mistakes from the first build ;-) I'm excited. Here's what I learned from the previous pool: - don't let the pool builder let you talk into an ozone and UV...

@mknauss, thank you for your help. Looks like pH is steady at 7.6 now.

Ha, thanks again. I did not know that TA wasn't that important.. It is actually a spa-in-pool.. They both run on the same pump, so I can't turn them off separately. But I'll keep lowering the pH and see how that works! :-D

Thank you so much! I don't think my fill water is high in TA. I'll check.. Yes, I do have a water feature that runs every night for 30 minutes and yes I do have a spillover spa. Did not know they drive up pH. So, I shouldn't worry too much about TA then? As long as my pH is within range, or is...

I'd like to follow up on this question. Same issue here, my PH is too high and I can't get it down. 24 hours after I pour in the Muriatic Acid (31.45% - 20 Baume), the PH is up again (around 8). I'm probably doing something wrong here? Here are my test results (TF-100 kit): FC: 7 pH: 8.0 TA...

Thank you Matt! I did not know that.

I've been searching on the forum, but cannot find the info. What is the maximum level of FC that is still okay for your pool equipment? Is anything above SLAM-level considered a bad idea? Asking this because I'm going on vacation and wondering if I can just add liquid bleach for those 10 days...

That is different info from what the testkit says: testing will be easier and more accurate indoors. Anyway, I did the test again outside. CYA is still 50.

So I started slamming Wednesday evening. And of course I've been brushing like a crazy dude, 2 to 3 times a day with the Wall Whale. That brush works pretty good, I must say. The stains are fading away, almost gone! Thanks for your cheers Kimkats! Borjis, yes, holding it at waist level and I...

The water is clear. Not cloudy at all. But I do have some organic stains in my pool, so will have to SLAM one of the coming days (when I have the time)

I received my kit yesterday, YAY!! These are my readings today: FC - 3 CC 0.5 pH 7.5 TA - 110 (I get different readings with the TF-100 kit and my Taylor kit. Taylor says 90) CH - 275 CYA - 50 If I understand correctly, all looks ok but I need to get my FC between 6 and 8 for this level of...

Oh yes of course, SLAM. I'll add bleach every day. Yes, I ordered the TF-start up.

Thanks for your reply guys! Much appreciated. I just ordered the TF-100 kit, I hope it gets here soon. I know I shouldn't be guessing the CYA - I don't want to - but I didn't know of CYA's existence since Monday. Thanks for welcoming me and my pool, YippeeSkippy. Love that name by the way :p...