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    Dichlor adds CYA

    From Pool Math: Note: Dichlor and trichlor add CYA and lower pH. How much CYA? I have dichlor bags to use up (when my CYA gets low , not now); 99%, available Cl 55% Second question Can you suggest a pump RunTime ( # of hr per day) based on the info in my signature, I know it varies by...
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    CYA level- drain some water again?

    Thank you very much. No SWG Definitely not 14 hours of sun, so we’ll be lowering. Target CYA 60 by lowering the water 33%-40%, I’ll go with 40%. Should be good to go then & will re-test TA & pH after the refill. Thanks again
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    CYA level- drain some water again?

    Lowered the water 50% or a tad more because CYA was over 100, maybe over 200/250. Recirculated for >24 hours 4.9.2021 test results CYA 90 (90-100, read it several times, I'm more comfortable with 90) pH 6.8 or less but darn close to 6.8 IMO FC 6.5 CC 0.0 TA 90 CH- not tested, vinyl...
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    Water level- how low is too low & for how long?

    Just spoke w PoolSkim. They say we can use the eyeball return too, I have 2, so that may be the way to go (instead of the capped cleaner port). Still welcome comments on my original post. Thanks
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    Water level- how low is too low & for how long?

    Two topics really The issue is: CYA is super high so I have to lower water level to half, then refill etc, not my question. I have a pool cleaner plumbed but never used, in fact it is capped off inside the pool wall. 4 screws hold the cap/plug on, you can see the screws & plug with vinyl...
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    Pool Math

    Thanks, did that, it looks nothing like JohnnyB's PoolMath on his Laptop, what am I missing? He can help me better if its like his. I too am on a desktop/laptop. Thanks
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    Pool Math

    Thanks, Yes JohnnyB will help me go thru pool School. Are we correct that we need not test or treat CH for my vinyl pool (Johnny has plaster)
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    TA reading etc

    New to TFP. But JohnnyB is helping me. First test 3.20.2021 630PM pH 7.2 FC 33.5, been using bags of shock from pool store CC 0.5 TA 240? CYA >100 Added pH up this afternoon- Johhny B will coach me in the future We ignore pH reading while the FC is so high, right? We re-test pH once the...
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    Pool Math

    When I click on the link it wont download, I want it on my computer not on a phone. Anyone have a link? Thanks