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Wow. Sometimes I can't get out of my own head. How did I not think about the bottles of chlorine bleach I have. I will try that (diluted) first. Great to hear that the heater should have shed the sand. I really appreciate the response. I feel better doing this. Thank you!

Hey everyone, I've had a couple years of relatively trouble free pool (see what I did there?). Over the "winter" (as much as we have in So Cal), I tested with my trusty TFT-100 kit, I added chemicals and ran the pump once a day. I thought I would make it to summer with no problems. Then last...

I was shocked to see that it's not at all green (though I may have to take off the solar cover in light to really examine well). But, the water is usually crystal clear and I would say it's a tiny bit murky now. That could be the debris that fell from trees (above pool) during rains. I thought...

Hi all, I have been out of the country for work and haven't had the chance to check water in awhile. While I was gone, we had rain for a about 4 days. I did my numbers this morning and have some troubling results. I'm wondering if experts, here, can tell me which troublesome number to address...

Thanks for the super fast reply. I was most worried about the TA since it's so much higher a number (130) than what Pool Math has listed as a target number (50-90). But, in reading others' posts and replies, I see others being told not to worry about TA but to focus on pH. Also, I didn't know...

Hey all, After initial water fill a few days ago, I added CYA and 10% liquid chlorine as instructed by Pool Math and a TFP post. My first 3 readings after the fill/add of initial CYA/Chlorine, show high PH and high alkalinity. Today's numbers are: pH=8.0 Alkalinity=130 FC=6.0 CC=.5 CYA=45 Pool...

Yeah, I bought what looks like white nylon stockings that hold the CYA. It can take some time but I will try squeezing it more this time. Thanks!

I'm always amazed at how helpful these forums are. They're unlike anything I ever find on other forums. Thanks for that resource. I read the whole thing and it gave me a refresher on the importance of CY/liquid chlorine combos. In the past, the only issue I had after settling on the right...

I live in a little cool spot of the city. We have lots of trees - massive in size. Mine (Magnolia, Elderica Pine, Fern Pine, Myrtle and Jacaranda) keep my yard a good 10 degrees cooler than other parts of the city. In fact, it's one of the issues with my pool. I have two trees overhanging. But...

Phoenix? Nope. Wouldn't survive it. Not that strong. Always reminds me of this:

Thanks for the detailed response. Had to go back and refresh my knowledge of the various chemicals (so thankful for the pool school section of the site). So, CYA first. Got it. I still have a little from last year but, yeah, he saved it in the garage for a short while (to be fair, we had last...

I knew you were... but because I was just talking to my BF about our friend who was so proud of going to Leslie, we had a good laugh.

You know, this is a good idea. I hadn't thought about seeing just how much water I am using. Thanks for the advice!

Thanks for that confirmation. I will place an order today. I just hope the package doesn't explode on me. It's so hot here right now. And, like I wrote, last summer, the refill kit arrived with one of the bottles leaking. So, crossing fingers! Thanks again!

No, I wouldn't go to a pool store. My first job, as a kid, was to test and add chemicals to a country club pool in exchange for use of it. So, I was familiar with testing even before finding TFP. But, I learned more here on this site. You say order another reagent kit... but I wonder: I ordered...

Yeah, I should have thought of PoolMath. I have it. That will at least give me a good start on the chlorine and that should protect me from green for awhile, I assume. Thanks for the reminder. Oh... and... so funny about the pool stores. I learned, on TFP, early on, that the water checks in...

Thanks for the fast response! Do you feel I could use this kit for the initial fill while I wait for another kit refill? Or do you feel the numbers would be off far enough that I will have green water by the time the new kit arrives? If it's possible that I will have green water, I will wait to...

So, I have a test kit from 2 years ago (came with the plastic case). Last year, I bought a bag of refill chemicals. When we stopped swimming in November, my BF put both into the garage - along with the unused chlorine. I live in Riverside and the summers are hot and the garage has no AC. I...

Just wanted to give my thanks to everyone who gave advice on this thread. I am having this issue as I take down my pool. This year I am re-leveling the pool (it wasn't done correctly the first time). For my first attempt, I tried the dowel method (actually a brook handle). It worked but our arms...

Just found Home Depot has liquid chlorine at $9.00 per gallon. So, guess I will have to bite the bullet and spend more. It's something called HDX 1 Gal. Pool-Care Chlorinating Liquid (2-Pack) Thanks to everyone who responded. This is a frustrating situation.

Thank you @HermanTX !!!

Sorry about the missed attribution. So, to be clear, you're saying that I should look for bleach that is of the type 'disinfectant' and make sure it doesn't have scent and other technology like anti-splash?

Thank you @Newdude. The photos on the listing are blurry at best and I am blocked from saving them. Here is a link to the product. https://www.kroger.com/p/kroger-concentrated-disinfecting-bleach/0001111004802

So I can't get liquid chlorine right now. Walmart is out locally as are Lowes and Home Depot. It's about a 25 minute drive to the nearest place that MIGHT have it when I get there (a Leslie's that won't check stock for me). So... Kroger's/Ralphs has a concentrated 7.5 bleach. I'll put the specs...

Well, this is about what I had come to. Even in cooler days there is plenty of sun here. So, at around $200, a solar blanket for the water is likely my best bet. Thank you for your advice!

Hi all, While we had the hottest September in written history, it recently cooled and my pool water is cold. So, for example, the water remained in the 80s all summer. But with a little rain ( too little) and temps dropping over 20 degrees my pool water is now in the 70s and *burr* cold. So...

One more thing (thinking Columbo). I did the chlorine drop test and my chlorine is at 15ppm. Is that too high to enter the water to vacuum? This link (says I shouldn't get in anything over 5 ppm but the chlorine/cya chart says my FC should be 6 to 8 for 50 CYA. I have already filled the pool...

Thanks to @mknauss and @YippeeSkippy for responses late at night. You guys are SOOO responsive and helpful. It's unlike any forum I've ever visited. When I took the cover off in daylight the water wasn't really that bad to start (at least I don't think so based upon how it looks now). With the...

Okay. Do you think I should vacuum tonight and THEN hit the water with the SLAM levels? I assume debris should come out to have my best chance of making water clear and sparkling again. Yeah, think I'm going to vacuum first. I only asked for advice because I'm not certain I'm at a shock...

Well, with the flood light, it still looks like it's at 50.