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Hello all, I've been using the BBB method for about a week. Last weekend I drained about 75% of my water to lower CYA and I shocked for days to resolve my disappearing chlorine problem. Right now things are good and my chlorine levels are getting down to an appropriate level. I tested my water...

Hello all, Since yesterday morning I've been shocking my pool and taking readings approximately every 4-5 hours. I've gone through 8 - 182 oz bleach bottles and 64 oz of liquid chlorine. I think I can see the light at the end of the tunnel but wanted some feedback. I performed the OCLT last...

Thanks. I do feel more confident in my tests, sorry for being vague. With the "dont know where to go from here" quote, I was mostly referring to pumping out and replacing over 75% of my pool water and still having CYA anywhere between 65 and 85. I was shooting for 40 or 50 ppm. Another thing...

Hello all, I officially began the BBB method last night and the first step was purchasing a TF-100 per this site. Because the CYA test only goes to 100 I essentially had to guess and scale the remaining amount to figure I had about 130 ppm. I realize this isn't the most accurate but it provided...

Re: Want to start BBB Method, Need Help w/ Best Place to Sta Thank you for the help! Frogabog I actually already have a TF-100 and will be closely following the shock guide found on this site while testing frequently :) I have a question that is slighly off topic. I have a calcium ring that...

Hello all, I will be renting a sump pump today and pumping the water out of my pool to lower my CYA. I have a float that automatically adds water to my pool to counter evaporation. Can I and should I manually disable this while pumping the water out? If so, how? Thanks in advance.

Hello all, I've owned my pool for about 2.5 years now. In that time I've replaced the pump, replaced the cartridge filters, drained, cleaned pop ups heads, etc. I've gotten to be pretty familiar with the pool but as of late I have struggled to maintain an appropriate level of FC. I've fallen...