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I live in the Philadelphia area and was wondering what type of pool water chemistry changes to expect over the winter. The pool I care for has a "trampoline" type of solid cover. I do expect some leaves to get in there which raises a phosphate and algae issue. However this past spring the pool...

Thanks for the link. I understand the multiplication of error but I decided to dilute 2 to 1 since I wasn't sure that the CYA might have been as high or higher than 200 ppm. I'm satisfied with the result - sort of - and am getting ready to close the pool for the season. My only other concern is...

I just got the nifty new Taylor K-2006. CYA measures between 140-150 ppm. So no worries there. LOL. The reason I'm laughing is because it's end of season here. Next year I hope to get fresh start with the K-2006 test kit. NOTE: Slammed the pool and FC is no longer being consumed. We're good...

Even though it is end of pool season here in SE PA I bought the Taylor K-2006 water test kit online. I was disappointed to see that the high end for CYA test is 100 ppm. Since I suspected a high CYA I decided to mix 2 parts of tap water to 1 part pool water being sure the sample is thoroughly...

Matt Thanks for your reply and posting up those links. I have some reading to do but I have to be honest chemistry isn't my strong suit. :drown:

Thanks Mr Bruce. I see you mentioned that it is normal for a 2-4 ppm FC loss daily. I may not have been clear in my question but I am adding chlorine in the evening and finding it is consumed in the morning. I have a test kit which I use. I am not relying on the pool store for my FC test. FWIW...

I would like to add that there was a nice post about ammonia on seasonal start up which I appreciate very much and will come in handy next season. Here's the link: Dealing with Ammonia Kudos to 44Dodge440 and Texas Splash for that. Unfortunately I wasn't able to find the original procedure by...

I've been visiting the dreaded - for some here - pool store. I get it. I also have been searching through the TFP forum. Here's what I understand or possibly misunderstand about FC overnight loss: Should not be more than 1 ppm FC loss Things that "eat up" FC or possibly a better phrase would...

Cody, Did you ever find a solution to your problem with dirt stains? I am starting to notice the same issue with a plaster pool. I tried scrubbing with poor results. I will continue searching the forum. :drown:

That was easy. Thanks. :drown:

For someone like me this isn't a no brainer but for most everyone else here I'm sure it's a lay up question. Is it best to perform the service on a DE Filter at the end of the season or at the beginning? And since I haven't read through the tutorials yet - look out here's where I may a...

Re:  Anticipate & Eliminate Problems w/Pool Chemistry Okay I guess everyone didn't know the answer or just plain didn't care. I had to cheat myself to look up the answer. According to Wikipedia the phrase is a variant of the DuPont slogan from 1935 to 1982. The DuPont slogan? "Better...

Texas Splash, I know this is an old post but can you put up or provide me a link to the procedure? :drown:

Over at youtube someone had posted up the top 10 most insane pools. This one is my favorite for what should be obvious reasons. Top 10 MOST INSANE Pools YOU WONT BELIEVE EXIST! - YouTube :drown:

Re:  Anticipate & Eliminate Problems w/Pool Chemistry Matt, Thanks for the extended explanation, especially on the possible effects of leaving a high CYA over the winter. Is there an opinion posted on Bio-Active use as an end of year treatment? I have read the...

But but but... how can I like the mini you? You're just a head!

Thanks for cheerleading me on Kim :kim: I hate emojis LOL. There that's better. I read through most of the Pool School stuff but appreciate you whittling it down for me. As you may have seen I have already decided to upgrade the testing kit for next year. It seems to me that people really hate...

Re:  Anticipate & Eliminate Problems w/Pool Chemistry Matt, I am new to taking care of a pool so please exercise some patience here. I am not looking for advice perse since the pool is clear but I do appreciate the advice you offer. At this point in the season I am not going to drain...

Re:  Anticipate & Eliminate Problems w/Pool Chemistry Sorry I thought I used "Not My Pool" as a subject heading in the Introduce yourself section. Now all my posts are showing over here under "Anticipate & Eliminate Problems w/Pool chemsitry." Can this be fixed?

Re: Anticipate & Eliminate Problems w/Pool Chemistry Mknauss, I have seen this in other posts but unfortunately not until after I purchased the kit. Thanks - - - Updated - - - I assume you understand the metaphor, and yes indeed I am! Never seen water as clear in my life. Let's just...

Re: Anticipate & Eliminate Problems w/Pool Chemistry Test Kit! Test Kit! We don' need no stinkin' test kit! --Adapted from "Blazing Saddles" I have the Taylor K-1004... and don't call me Stinky unless you're an Abbott & Costello fan. LOL Sorry double post. I like this one better though.

Re: Anticipate & Eliminate Problems w/Pool Chemistry Test Kit! Test Kit! We don' need no stinkin' test kit! Sorry I had to get that off my chest. I have the Taylor K-1004... and don't call me Stinky. LOL

Re: Anticipate & Eliminate Problems w/Pool Chemistry Let me start by asking a quiz question. what company used to advertise "Better living through chemistry?" Don't google search to cheat! Before I start let me say as in my personal introduction my pool experience is from 40 years ago so let's...

Re: Anticipate & Eliminate Problems w/Pool Chemistry The "... hands get itchy when I lean on the top half. Go figure" comment was meant to be stupid funny. I figured it was fiberglass pretty quick but thanks. "Comedy isn't pretty." -- Steve Martin

Re: Anticipate & Eliminate Problems w/Pool Chemistry Thanks for the welcome! How am I testing? The last visit to the doctor he said that all my tests were good! Thanks for asking. Oh, I'm sorry. You mean the pool. For hardness and CYA I take the sample to a local pool service company. It...

Hi there Sinkhole - just add water - was the first thing that came to mind when creating a user name. A friend of mine passed away this last May and somehow I got involved in taking care of his pool for his widow. Somehow? Ha. I will tell you why. When I saw the price for professional pool...