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I just tested my CYA and it read in the 30-50ppm range! :whoot:

Okay, my pool is sparkly and clear!! I tested the chlorine earlier this morning, it was a 12.0 (it didn't drop at all last night!!!). I tested it again a few minutes ago, it was about an 8.0 (it's very sunny and over 80* today). Do you think that we can swim now? I vacuumed it again this...

Are the numbers for FC going to be different than what I'm currently testing for? I'm just getting my total chlorine number currently, right? Why are there two different types of chlorine? What numbers are really important for me to know right now? Will the HTH 6-way test kit get me the...

Okay..how do I lower my CYA? Do I need too? I was reading pool school and found different information on what my levels should be... CYA (Stabilizer) Minimum FC Target FC Shock FC 20 2 3 10 30 2 4...

Well, my test only shows TC. My TC this morning was at 32.0, I just got the HTH 6-way test kit ( I read somewhere that it doesn't check for both types of chlorine though, is that correct??) and haven't opened it yet. I'm not sure what to do just yet.. The last time I did the CYA test was...

When do you think we can go swimming again? :)

What is the OP?

Thank you! I noticed that my shock is a Dichlor (sp?), is that okay?

Thanks for clearing up the math, I'll be sure to calculate correctly! :) We went to the store last night, I got a nifty little vacuum (it's amazing!!), 4 gallons of bleach, 4 bags of shock, a new filter, and a HTH 6-way pool test kit (unopened). Will that kit be good for me? What numbers are...

It's pouring :( ....now it is raining even harder than when I took this picture! :shock:

Well, last night it rained...and the forecast for the next three days is the same.. :| Will this mess up everything I've worked on?? My camera kept giving me different lighting, so the pool colors kept being inconsistent. I tried to pick the best picture..but, I think that it actually looks...

Okay, I just scrubbed down the sides of my pool and added a gallon of bleach. I still have a lot of dead algae on the bottom of the pool, but I'm going to work on figuring out a vacuum solution tomorrow. I tested the water at a 3:1 ratio, but it read too high for that. So, I tried a 7:1...

Okay, I did the 3:1 ratio. (Thank you!!) I believe it read a 2.0, so in other words 6.0 was my chlorine level. I tried using the pool calculator, I just put in what my FC level was (6.0) and the results said I need a level of 15.0 to reach shock. Is that correct? How much shock, or liquid...

What should my shock level be? My chlorine levels are still high, and the ph is perfect. Since I don't have a better test kit yet, it only reads the Chlorine up to a 3.0. I tried using the pool calculator and it gave me a specific number for my shock level, but it was above what my test kit...

Hello Everyone! Thank you so much for the advice, I read pool school and I'm going to look into getting a better test kit soon. :) But I first wanted to show you all what I woke up to this morning: I didn't do any treatments yesterday, other than cleaning the filter a few times during the...

I've been slowly reading Pool School, there is a lot of information there. Thank you! Unfortunately, I can't afford a new test kit right now...I've already put so much money into chemicals. Can I fix my problem without having to purchase one?? I already put 2 bags of shock in (during a 2...

Also, it is 87* outside with full sun. The pool is 82*-84*.

Okay, here are the pictures of the test I just took a few minutes ago. I also took another picture of the pool. Image taken immediately after adding 4 drops of Orthotolodine. Image taken immediately after adding 4 drops of Phenol Red. Maybe...10-20 seconds later after testing PH...

Okay! I'll go test and take pictures. Don't worry, no one is swimming in the pool. :) Thanks!

We have an Intex pool, 15ft x 42in, it holds around 3,000 gallons of water. We filled the pool a few weeks ago and added the chemicals. We really haven't kept up with the chemicals 100%, other than adding 3 inch tablets and checking the levels.. The pool does get a lot of use (5-9 people at a...