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    Trying to figure out what to do first - CYA high, Ph a little high, FC low

    I added the muriatic acid and the PH is down to 7.5 now. Is there a benefit to go lower? OCLT failed, so I am SLAMming Thanks
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    Trying to figure out what to do first - CYA high, Ph a little high, FC low

    Should I aim for regular FC levels or should I slam? It was green a few weeks ago, I'm not sure it's been resolved. Should I lower the PH first? Thanks
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    Trying to figure out what to do first - CYA high, Ph a little high, FC low

    Thanks again for all of the helpful feedback. OK so I emptied and filled about 3/4 of the pool, and here are the current results. I haven't added anything yet. Ph 8.2 FC 0.5 CC 0.5 CH 275 TA 160-170 CYA 40 I also tested my tap water: CH 150 TA 120-130 What's next?
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    Trying to figure out what to do first - CYA high, Ph a little high, FC low

    Thanks so much for the welcome and your message. I tested the CYA again twice: After mixing 1 part pool water and 1 part tap, CYA 75 After mixing 1 part pool water, 2 parts tap water, CYA was between 40-50 So should I empty 2/3 of the pool? I measured the CH, it is now between 450 and 475 When...
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    Trying to figure out what to do first - CYA high, Ph a little high, FC low

    Thank you everyone in advance for your time and advice. I took over 5 weeks ago for the first time from our pool guy. These are the test results: FC 0.5 CC 0.5 or 1 Ph 7.8 CYA over 100 - I guess my pool guy has been using tons of chlorine? These two I haven't done in a couple of weeks, but...