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I test about every 5 days. Can anyone confirm if there is an alternative way to test for CYA using less CYA Reagent for each test?

Did my first test this year and the R-0870 powder used for the chlorine test turned gray. I had some left from last year. Is it still good to use?

Yes, it is snow. No accumulation thankfully.

I have been anxiously awaiting the pool cover coming off today, especially after seeing other people's photos of their pools. I too can brag about how great my pool looks. Despite some dirt in the pool from a major landscaping project going on around the pool right now, it is the best it has...

I'm out of town and won't be able to join. I am a new member and this is vital to learn. Will it be available anywhere to watch later?

I bought these at the "spring sale". I highly doubt they would. Can you tell me what the problem is with copper?

I am so thankful that I found TFP. Of course, it has saved me lots of money and frustration. I really am still kicking myself for relying on the pool store for my pool chemistry for the past 20 years. I am now telling everyone I know who has a pool to join us here. I have been trying to sell my...

Thank you for all your advice.

Thanks for all your advice. Pool opening is different every year. This year it was Bicarb, Lo N Slow, Back Up, chlorine and adding Pool Complete. I have attached the reading on opening. Today's readings are: pH 7.2 FC 3.5 CC 0 TA 70 CH 100 CYA 50 Temp 84 CSI -0.83 I added 2 cups of DE...

A phosphate remover called Nano-Phos then clean filter, Pool Complete (Bioguard) double doses every other day to help clear water, bicarb for low TA multiple times along with multiple times of muratic acid to adjust pH, all in addtional to regular opening products. This along with the Burnout 73.

Thank you I just found it. Put in all the values and CSI Value is -0.35.

My CH was 250 this morning. Newbie here, what is CSI and can you tell me where to find it on Pool Math?

Pictures aren't coming out very well. Too much reflection of the clouds.

The pool opened that way. This was after being balanced at closing in the fall. I was told by the pool store that I had phosphates and that was why I could not hold a FC reading. They had me treat for phosphates (had to clean filter and let sit overnight and backwash/rinse to get phosphates out)...

my pool is not a toilet...lol thanks!

I have been faithfully using the test kit and doing what Pool Math is advising. I did make the mistake of putting washing soda in the pool earlier this week, but that has cleared back to the original state which was cloudy in deep end (can't see the bottom). We have had lots of rain this week...

Another pool store lie! I have changed it probably 4 times over the years.

What fix to I do to correct my mistake? Still new at this and using Pool Math. Pool Math says 69 oz of acid.

Here is a picture of the skimmers. The larger side is difficult to lift up by myself, but it was the space for the pump. Many times, even with a sump pump, this space would flood and would kill the motor. Here is a link for the description. I was told they went out of business by my pool...

Also first time using Soda Ash to increase pH. Is it normal for the pool to cloud up?

The next time I clean my vac I will put the acid on it and let you know. Today's results FC 2.5 TA 120 PH 7.2 CYA 40 using Pool Math to make adjustments

I had a problem with sand in the pool (very small amounts), but have since got a new vinyl liner, and sand in the filter changed to glass.

Yes. I have a Utopia pool where the pump and filter were in the cement right next to the pool. The pump and filter have been replaced and are located near the house. I have 2 skimmer baskets under the smaller cover. This is where I would hook up the vac. The larger side was where the pump was...