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  1. Shotgunanybody

    Total Alkalinity Question

    Ok will do, thank you sir!
  2. Shotgunanybody

    Total Alkalinity Question

    okay dokey, thanks!
  3. Shotgunanybody

    Total Alkalinity Question

    Hi yall, I have a question about TA ranges. Per TFP the ideal range for the TA is between 60-80 and the max is 80-90. However, when you google the question "what are ideal TA levels for a pool" at least two pool sites state that ideal ranges are between 80 and 120 and one of them said that if...
  4. Shotgunanybody

    New Pool Owner - 2 Questions Regarding Chemicals/Testing

    I'm assuming that's the speed stir you have? If so and you can vouch for it I'll give it a shot. If it makes the process easier I'm all for it
  5. Shotgunanybody

    New Pool Owner - 2 Questions Regarding Chemicals/Testing

    Makes sense. With the return nozzle already creating bubbles and aerating I'll try that rinse and repeat. Sucks that it's a slow process but at least I have a direction. Thanks so much for your help
  6. Shotgunanybody

    New Pool Owner - 2 Questions Regarding Chemicals/Testing

    https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/49
  7. Shotgunanybody

    New Pool Owner - 2 Questions Regarding Chemicals/Testing

    @PoolStored I dont have a speed stir, I've never heard of it to be honest. I'll invest in one if its worth it though. Thanks for the suggestion. I saw the reason why your "PoolStored" and I understand your obvious hatred towards pool stores. I did check out the water quality report for cedar...
  8. Shotgunanybody

    New Pool Owner - 2 Questions Regarding Chemicals/Testing

    Apparently Austin uses Chloramine in the water for disinfection. Would that show up as chlorine in the test? Or are they totally different
  9. Shotgunanybody

    New Pool Owner - 2 Questions Regarding Chemicals/Testing

    @Texas Splash A1: Hmm ok. With the pH being so close to being within range will adding the 2 oz of acid (per the pool math calculator) really knock the TA down that significantly? I'm kind of shocked that the TA is so high to begin with. A2: Well per the instruction sheet, if I'm interpreting...
  10. Shotgunanybody

    New Pool Owner - 2 Questions Regarding Chemicals/Testing

    Hey all! I'm a new pool owner, just put up my above-ground pool, an intex 18 ftx52. I bought a Taylor 2006c test kit and a bottle of aquacheck test strips to try out and use as a secondary source of info. After my first round of testing both the results and a strip confirmed that my TA was 180...