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We've been using the BBB method since starting up our pool on July 1st. It's 3740 gallons and to date, we've used roughly 95oz (almost 6lbs) of borax to adjust the pH. The fill water was from the town supply and it's pH was very low. Our TA is currently around 90-100 and the pH has been holding...

Couple of clarifying points... 1) The test kit that I'm using is drop based, it's not paper/stick and 2) The Dichlor that I'm using is a fast dissolving granule, not a tablet. Since my chlorine tester doesn't read above 5ppm, I used the color to estimate that my TC is around 8ppm. I punched...

Ok, tested again. Here were the results: - FC still reading higher than tester, which tops out at 5ppm. - pH still holding at 7.2 even after adding the remaining 6oz of Borax. Will test again this evening before adding Dichlor. More Borax in the future if needed to bring to 7.5. - TA increased...

The water only appears green when in the pool. I scooped some out in a clear bucket and the water is clear. That's why I figured it was an optical illusion against the blue liner. I just tested the water after adding the bleach, borax and baking soda. (Let circulate for 1 hour) FC is obviously...

Ok, read the guide for seasonal pools again. I went ahead and grabbed some 6% Clorox to shock the pool for starters. Based on my fill water results and the amount of water, Pool Calculator had the following to say: (FC) Now: 0, Target: 12 shock level = Add 93 oz of 6% bleach. The bottle was 96...

Thanks! I just ran some numbers through Pool Calculator. Should I aim for 6ppm FC (as directed by Pool School) or should I aim for shock level, 12ppm? Again, I'm using dichlor at this time, not bleach... if it makes a difference. Ok, so it doesn't matter what the CH is reading? Ever?

Just setup and filled a 14' Summer Escapes metal frame pool. Added the 3700+/- gallons from town water using a garden hose. Used an HTH 6-way test kit on the fill water. (I'm waiting for a better kit that I ordered online) Here are the results: Fill Water --------- FC: ? CC: ? TC: 0 ppm PH: 6.8...

We're installing our first pool and we've selected a Summer Escapes 14'x42" metal frame. The spot where we're installing the pool is unique, so we're looking for some opinions on preparation and setup. The install area is half grass/half concrete patio. (It's the only spot where we can install...