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As of today. Test results are now : FC 0.12 TC 1.41 CC 1.29 TA 111 PH 7.6...

Thank you for all your help with getting me started. :) I do have DPD test kit but only tests for Chlorine an PH. I will order the TF-100 this week. How long does it usually take to receive. So in the mean time, filter working good and I have started to slam the pool again. Put in approx 2.5...

Reattaching new gasket. Can someone tell what I need to be balanced before I slam the pool again? example PH, Hardness, etc?

Was just going to backwash the filter put in the 2 jugs of Bleach and now my Valve Handle seems to be stuck and water coming out the waste port. Any suggestion on what I can do?

Tot Chlorine 0 Free Chlorine 0 TDS 400 CYA 30 PH 7.2 Tot Alkalinity 115 Adj Alkalinity 106 Tot Hardness 160 How much liquid bleach would I need to bring back FC level?

I am was using my BioGuard DPD Test Kit. I know I need to order a TF-100 or Taylor 2006? Which one do you recommend?

Last year, I had an issue maintaining Free Chlorine. :(My Pool Guy said, I should just empty the pool and add fresh water. I opened the pool yesterday only to find a layer of green algae covering the bottom. Also, Zero FC. I added 2 lbs of Clorax Pool Shock. Water is still green and now cloudy...

Need suggestions on what to do - if I am unable to filter pool for 7 days? What can I add to pool water to keep it from turning green? Any info will be much appreciated.

First time I ever added Chlorine was yesterday and now I understand it is a consumable.

After putting 28 lbs of Smart Shock (dichlor-based shock) beginning of July. The Pool store test said my FC was good (never saw the exact test they did) but within 3 weeks FC level went down to zero again and small amt of chlorine in pool (in that time we had a lot of rain and warmer temps) on...

:handwave: Is it safe to say when testing for Chlorine my results are now at 3.0?

June 2 CYA was 40 Super Shock 28lbs June 16 (cause FC was at 0) June 25 CYA was 91 FC 8 July 18 CYA was 100 FC 0

I was using a bioguard test strip (only added bleach to pool) Show's green for bromine and purple for FC chlorine.

Put in 2 qts of liquid bleach - tested with Bioguard strips show ok levels of FC & Bromine also tested with DPD kit and Chlorine was at 3.0 and PH was 7.4 Does this mean FC is at 3 now and is it safe to swim in?

These are the last results from pool store: Temp: 76, Saturation Idx:0.2, TDS: 500, CYA 100, Tot Chlorine 0, Tot FC: 0 PH: 7.5 Tot Alkalinity 147, Adj. Total Alk: 117 Total Hardness: 225. Bromine is still in pool. I need to do something now while I wait for my test kit to be...

New test today CYA level was 100 how much liquid bleach 8.25% do you think is needed to bring up FC level to 3? Also after adding it when is it safe to go in pool? - - - Updated - - - New test today CYA level was 100 how much liquid bleach 8.25% do you think is needed to bring up level to 3...

ok, now with PoolMath. approx 2 qts of Bleach?

Thank you all who have answered so far. I am just trying to figure out how much liquid bleach I should put in to raise FC of 0 to a 2 or 3? I have never used liquid bleach before and last time water was tested CYA was 91. I have approx 13,000 gallons of water pool is round above ground 24 X 24 4...

What does CYA stand for?

2-3 tabs per week, 1lb Smart Shock per week and 3 oz of Back up - - - Updated - - - Also picture I posted was how pool looked last year. Do you want to see more recent pic?

Smart Tabs, Back up and Smart Shocks

We use BioGuard 3 steps system and I have Hayward sand fliter.

Since I opened the pool in June/2014 (13,000 gallons above ground) Test results have showed No Free Chlorine. For last 4 years have used BioGuard products and never had this happen. Pool place told me to add 28lbs (over $100) Super Shock or drain water and start over. Water was clear & good for...