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    Just filled pool, where do I start?

    Ok awesome thank you!!
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    Just filled pool, where do I start?

    Oops sorry I have the Taylor K-2006 test kit! Can I add the bleach and CYA at the same time or do I need to do 1 before the other? Thank you
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    Just filled pool, where do I start?

    I just filled my pool and my test results are: FC-0 CC-0 pH- 7.2 TA- 250 CA-250 CYA-0 Which chemicals do I add first? Do I need to add the Muriatic Acid to lower the TA and then adjust my pH and then add my CYA and then chlorine or what order should I add chemicals to get everything where it...
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    pH showing YELLOW below 7.0

    That's just it I can't enter a current result for my ph if I dont know what it is as its reading below the 7.0 color it is very yellow!! I followed the Taylor book instructions for lowering my TA as it was pushing 200! I added about 2- 2.5qts of MA - - - Updated - - - My pH kept climbing to...
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    pH showing YELLOW below 7.0

    I used muriatic acid to lower my TA and now my pH is reading below 7.0 it is yellow! How do I know hoe much borax to use if I dont know the actual pH reading? Test results: CYA 30 FC 4 CC 0 TA 110 - - - Updated - - - I followed the test kitsch instructions and it took 20 drops of R-006 to get...
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    Desperately Need HELP...started pool on pristine blue

    I just saw that thank you! I believe I successfully slammed my pool and finally have control of it!
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    Desperately Need HELP...started pool on pristine blue

    I slammed last night and got my chlorine to 19 at 6am this morning my levels were still at 18.9 and cc was .2 just retested and FC is 14.5 and cc is 0 and my pool is clear am I officially done with the slamming process and I just let my chlorine level fall now?
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    Desperately Need HELP...started pool on pristine blue

    Results are: FC-8 CC-.5 pH-7.6 TA- 180 light red color 190 obvious red CH-270 CYA- 30-35 the dot disappeared a little before reaching 30
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    Desperately Need HELP...started pool on pristine blue

    My test kit came :kim: but I am so confused!! I read the book and am still kind of lost!! Should I test in a certain order? I hope I run the tests correctly!! - - - Updated - - - Thank you watching now! - - - Updated - - - Watching now thank you!
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    Desperately Need HELP...started pool on pristine blue

    My test kit came :kim: but I am so confused!! I read the book and am still kind of lost!! Should I test in a certain order? I hope I run the tests correctly!!
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    Desperately Need HELP...started pool on pristine blue

    Also just wanted to let everyone know I realized when I was brushing my pool before I was not turning the pump on until I was done....I have now been turning the pump on and letting it run 30min and then going out and brushing, vacuuming and then letting the pump run for a few hours afterwards...
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    Desperately Need HELP...started pool on pristine blue

    Just wanted to check I have been brushing and vacuuming the pool and since switching to bleach and adding 1/3 of the jug a night my pool is already so much cleaner and clear I'm shocked.....anyway I'm still using these test strips until my kit comes just to see and my FC is 3 and my TC is 5, is...
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    Desperately Need HELP...started pool on pristine blue

    ok thank you so much! As soon as i get my test kit in the mail hopefully Tuesday or Wednesday i will post new results and go from there!
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    Desperately Need HELP...started pool on pristine blue

    According to these test strips my TA is already high at 180 so i wouldn't want to add baking soda at all right?
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    Desperately Need HELP...started pool on pristine blue

    I was in my pool again today and put my kids goggles on to go down under and get a good look at the stuff on the bottom of the pool and i slowly put my fingers over it to see if i could feel a texture and i am almost positive it is indeed sand that has just sunk to the bottom and my vacuum just...
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    Desperately Need HELP...started pool on pristine blue

    Is the baking soda to raise the pH? I have 2 test kits that are cheapo's that i have been trying to use one has the liquid reagents and the other is the test strips when i do the test strips it reads my pH at 6.2 and a couple times i have got a 6.8 but the reagents liquid test shows at 7.6! So...
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    Desperately Need HELP...started pool on pristine blue

    I caved and bought a Taylor K2006 test kit it should be here early next week!!
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    Desperately Need HELP...started pool on pristine blue

    Thank you for the quick reply! I will not be adding anymore PB!! I just have the vaccum that came with my pool it can be connected to the filter or the garden hose. I have done it both ways and neither way has really shown a significant difference. Do i need to do the full recommened 44oz of...
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    Desperately Need HELP...started pool on pristine blue

    So i was one of those people who bought a pool thinking i was going to fill it with water and swim! WRONG. I had no idea what i was doing and after talking with a guy at Walmart he referred me to the local pool store where now that i have done lots of research i believe i fell for the crud! I...