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How do I purchase through Margaret? I have never heard of this.

UPDATE: Brought my CYA level up to 30ppm yesterday as instructed. Below are the levels I started with last night: FC - 7.5 CC - .5 CYA - 30 PH - 7.2 TA - 60 CH - 50 I added more bleach, bringing the FC and CC to a combined 14 - and started the SLAM This morning my readings were: FC - 12.5 CC...

Thanks guys, Right now i am adding the stabilizer to get to 30 and will then SLAM

Hi Jeff, Yes I've added stabilizer in the past and needed to add more when I did the partial refill a month ago, but......i didn't which has me where i am not. I won't do that again.

Like I said before, I tested with the TF-100 test kit - as far as the CYA test - the cylinder was filled to the brim and the black dot was very visable still - so i assumed it was 0. I also have ONLY used the SWG and bleach to chlorinate my pool. We did a partial fill of the pool about 1...

The test results came from the TF100 kit. Love the kit - easy to use. Ok, so can i add the muriatic acid and stabilizer at the same time or should I do 1 step at a time?

Hi, 2 days ago I noticed black algae spots on my steps, so i brushed them off. Next day, the pool was clear green and now murkey green and getting worse. Im not sure what needs to be done first? My readings are all over the place. Started with these readings last night: FC - .5 CC - 0 PH -...

I'm using the Haviland Stain Eliminator. I have a water well and get stains every year and yes metals in the water. My usual approach is to add the stain eliminator and then add the stabilizer a few days later, but with these levels so low, I wasn't sure if I needed to get those levels up...

Hi, Trying to get ready to open the pool. I need to add some stain eliminator but I have some low levels already. Not sure if I should raise these levels before adding the stain eliminator. ph=7.5 CL=1 FC=1.5 CC=0 TA=40 CYA=0

Great! Thanks for the quick response jblizzle. I will get on that right away as the weekend is near.:D

Hi Guys, We have been having crazy weather here in Louisiana so my readings are going crazy as well. Tested my pool after LOTS AND LOTS of rain and all my levels need to be raised. My questions is which do I do first? FC=1 PH=7.2 TA=50 CH=160 CYA=50 SALT-3670 I've entered all my readings in...

Ok, I completed my SLAM and all looks great. Current readings are: FC - 7.5 CC - 0 PH - 7.5 TA - 60 CH - 240 CYA - 30 Besides raising my CYA, is there anything else I should be doing? Thanks,

On the SLAM method, once I bring up my CYA to 30ppm, how much bleach should I add at a time? And what should I bring my FC up to during the SLAM? I am not sure I understand fully how to perform SLAM. Sorry

I noticed some blackish / greenish algae growing on my vacuum bag! I tested my water and came up with the following readings. Pool is crystal clear. FC - .5 PH - 7.8 TA - 60 CH - 130 CYA - 20 Salt - 2000 CC - .5 TC - 1.0 I also took a sample to my local pool store who also came up with the...

Thanks Dave. I will tackle one at a time then.

I also need to increase my salt levels, can I do this while increasing CYA and lowering TA??

Ok, now that I'm gaining a little bit more confidence with the pool, I have a couple more questions.... While raising my CYA can I lower my TA with the muratic acid at the same time or should I focus on one problem at a time? While skimming through all the paperwork on my SWG I read that the...

I really thought I needed it???

After returning home, I found out the recommended salt level for my unit was 4000 and my test indicated I had 2500. I can't seem to find out the flow rate - any suggestions??

Good to know that Home Depot stocks that stuff. I was going to check Home Depot because the closest pool store is Leslie's and I DO NOT want to deal with them again unless I absolutely have to. Again, thanks to everyone for the input. I look forward to chatting again.

Will do! Thanks for all the advice and help. I hope to have a perfect pool soon. 8-)

According to my pool calculator I need to add 65 oz (weight) or 68 oz (volume) or 170 oz liquid stabilizer

Oh Richard320 I like your style/humor. Just so I'm clear....fill up a reg. sock with CYA (no specific amount) and hang in front of return for about a week and test CYA levels again?

Sorry about the signature guys. I had re-done it but forgot to press submit. frustratedpoolmom - I'm not sure of the recommended salt level, I will have to look it up when I get back home. jblizzle - wow I don't know how to lower the output of the SWG. I think I may need to call the...

Thanks for the warm welcome Jason The water looks very clear. I did test the salt this morning but I didn't post because I don't know what the recommended level is. The salt tested at 2500. And yes the SWG is on. I'm super excited to learn that my numbers are that bad. I was thinking it was...

Hi all, I am a new pool owner and don't know where to begin. First off, let me say that I learned my lesson the hard way about Pool Stores already. Our pool was installed in December and installer said we shouldn't have to do anything until May. I ordered the TF100 kit and have tried to...