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Would you be able to post me some pics!? THANKS! DAN

My deck is weathered, But still solid. for sure needs a decent cleaning and stain/sealant. the deck is wrapped around the entire 24' pool and has 3 foot sides is fairly big and there is a sitting area about 6x6 give or take 6" it gradually gets a bit smaller to keep the rounded type shape. i...

Lol! THANKS I didn't/haven't panicked was just asking(hoping) maybe it would lower my ph somehow since I was a tad bit higher then it should be. Just called lowes to make sure they had muriatic acid in stock (online said all local 4 stores were sold out, I found that hard to believe) gave them...

Alright just tested the Am test for OCLT and went from 4.5 to about 4.2/4.3 ( used 25Ml test to be more accurate) So I would assume that the pool is clean and clear. Ph is still 7.9/8.0 Guess I will be heading to the store for some acid... Ughhh. THANKS! DAN

yeah but I figured it would still tell either way.... but ill go by about what it says if I lose 1ppm or less I will assume the pool is good. Since its been clear as day for a week now. Couldn't hurt though. What if it drops 2ppm! Then im glad I caught it early ya? Thanks for the info and input...

just did first part of overnight chlorine is right at 4.5 right were I aimed(good job me??) lol so Will test in the AM!!

Alright sounds good I will get some acid tomorrow. I am also performing Overnight chlorine test tonight/morning to see if that could be a problem. I added the bleach about 20 min ago with the pump running. going to wait for 45 min after I added, get sample test chlorine write down. then test...

!! Added to much BORAX?? My ph (just tested) Shot up to 7.9/8.0 My chlorine dropped after a full day of swimming and sun to 1.5. which I assume is pretty decent as I only have an assumed amount of 30-35 cya. haven't tested yet. So I guess Ill be adding my bleach and hope my ph drops ( HUGE...

Yes using 25 mil sample as this was my first reading and it is a bit more accurate(I know it uses a bit more of the materials, but that is fine with me for now) I will create a signature but I am unaware of the pump and its speed etc.. I just know I have a sand filter a 24' round and 48" tall...

Alright jsut tested again the real one at same time as I usually do with the new taylor kit. PH 7.1 FC 3.6 TA 80 My pool is just about 12k gallons(11894) I am adding 22 OZ of bleach to get fc from 3.6 to 4.5 51 OZ (3.3 Lbs) of borax to get the ph from 7.1 to 7.5 56 OZ of baking soda to get...

That's what my thought was too. I walked around in the pool and squeezed the Crud out of the sock and poofed white cloud all around walking in circles for 20 min... So I figured that is doing its job. I will test all again in a few to make sure it wasn't a fluke! THANKS GUYS! DAN

just got in my kit(well it got in earlier, but I just got home from work) Went straight to the pool for a sample and inside to test. Just tested my FC=4 after adding bleach last night(about 22 hours almost a day) I didn't test cc Because I don't think I need to ( im a newbie, just filled my...

Squished all cya/stabilizer out this morning(3Lbs) enough for about 30 ppm. Swam and cleaned clear and NICE again today, maybe a touch cloudier but could of just been bc the sun wasn't out very much today. But just added 111OZ of bleach! so much. to try to get to 4.5 ppm of FC as it was sitting...

Thats what I figured after tonight I will assume 35 cya.. just to be safe and go from there. and I will test this Saturday probably as I will squish the sock in the AM and get it all out maybe swim around with sock in hand and squish. sound like a good idea to me. THANKS! DAN

yeah I already put in the bleach! before I posted just and started the stabilizer! enough for about 35-40 ppm but it will be a while before it will dissolves.

yeah it is 0 because I had 0 stabilizer in there, New fill 2 days ago. just added stabilizer tonight, well its being added now sitting in a sock. THANKS! DAN

Alright Just tested again! as well as put 3 pounds of stabilizer(CYA) in a sock in front of my return and pump is running. Results: hardness 100 Chlorine 0 Bromine 0 Ph 7.8 Ta seems to be off the charts as well as Stabilizer.. But my wife didn't get the sample of water until after I squeezed...

Alright sounds like just need to keep up simple maintenance, test ph and fc daily and bleach+ baking soda as needed. should be set! THANKS

Alright Thanks a ton Will update tomorrow!! THANKS! DAN

o yeah I already stocked up on bleach! and that is what I used tonight!! as well as some baking soda.. what about borax? its been sold out wherever I tried to go and I am unsure how important it is and how soon I may need it. Getting the stabilizer tomorrow. THANKS!

okay quick question! I should pour THIS>> http://www.walmart.com/ip/Aqua-Chemical-Stabilizer-3lbs/17126388 Into a sock and hang in front of the return until its all out of the sock? Can we swim with this hanging? any tips? THANKS DAN

Alright Thanks will snag some tomorrow. Just finished up outside with the bleach ad baking soda! and pump is off! Still crystal clear! Hope it stays that way, Thanks for all the help!!! DAN

Ok yeah I added enough chlorine to get to 4ppm per the caluclator. I also put enough baking soda to get to 100 pet the calc. as well. as far as the CYA, Where to get, cheapest etc... i set my target to 30 CYA and it says to add Add by 40oz weight or 42oz by volume of stabilizer. Just need to...

I am using BBB I just added 83 Oz of bleach and 141 OZ of baking soda. I have been to 2 stores for borax but have been sold out.... What is the best/cheapest way to add CYA to the pool how much? of it and how to add it So after I test tomorrow night I can add it( will pickup tomorrow at lunch)...

Also the alkalinity looks to be around 40 after I double checked.. THANKS

I just filled the pool yesterday all brand new water, which is why most of it is a bit weird. My thing is What should my target Fc be right now not knowing how much cya is actually in the pool.. if the target is 3 fc calculator says add 63 OZ If its target is 4 says to add 83?? I understand...

Well, the pool was still clear and wonderful today. i did figure out how to backwash the sand filter till clear, turn off switch to pump for 15-20 seconds, then go back to backwash until clear. I have that down now, and I would assume about once a week for the backwash process??? next are the...

Alright going to throw some tablets in there for now and test again tomorrow evening. I did order a NEW TAYLOR K-2006 Complete Pool Test Kit, should be here mid week. Will pickup the BBB stuff tomomorrow so i have it onhand whenever need be! THANKS! for all the info for now! I will be back...

The pool has an inline chlorinator but, and there are some tablets... If I am trying to use the BBB method how would I go about that. I could run to wally world if need be its only about 5 min away. THANKS! for the quick responses!! DAN

just filled my pool a 24' round by 48-52" tall. not sure exactly. Pool was empty and clean. The sand filter and pump hooked up to it had been sitting for over a year without being run. Not sure what brand/power etc.. they are. most of the plumbing is underground. Pool has a center drain, and a...