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  1. eazy

    Please help clarify some information!!

    I made the mistake of buying the wrong test kit. I ordered this CYA only test for $17 to hold me over until this kit is gone and I upgrade to the correct test kit. TFTestkits.net
  2. eazy

    difference in test kits

    I have a poolmaster 5 way test kit that I bought before I knew better. It doesn't even have a CYA test. The FC only goes up to 5. What is the difference in the way FC is tested an measured between this kit and the kits tfp recommends that are FAS-DPD. Will this type of test kit give FC numbers...
  3. eazy

    need help after first test

    I edited. I am just going to drain and refill 50% I read that CYA never goes away. I want to be between 30-50 like the chart says. Only way to do that is to replace water. Taking this as a lesson learned. If I'd used poolmath first I'd have known it was to much regardless of what the pool...
  4. eazy

    need help after first test

    I'll start the 50% drain and refill. Thanks for every-ones help. Less, pouring things in and more reading and asking questions here, not in the pool store going forward.
  5. eazy

    need help after first test

    To raise the ph, should just get this 20 Mule Team® Borax Natural Laundry Booster. and not use the pool store product I've already bought? Or can I use it till its gone store product is called ez clor ph up.
  6. eazy

    need help after first test

    According to my reading, fc should be between 5 and 7. I am at 7.5 It seems a bit high, since it goes away on its own, this means I just won't add any bleach until it drops to 6. ph of 7.2 is on the low side should be 7.5-7.8. I need to read more and learn how to raise ph. I have "ez clor ph...
  7. eazy

    need help after first test

    results for 5/19/15 fc 7.5 ph 7.2 ta 165 ch 300 cya 55 what next?
  8. eazy

    need help after first test

    I am working through the links. I am moving to household bleach. Is it true that bleach takes the place of both the shock treatment and the dispenser with pucks. I should just take the dispenser out and test the water each day and add bleach to keep the fc between 1 and 3?
  9. eazy

    need help after first test

    I used 7 ounces of --E-Z CLOR – SUPER SHOCK-IT 73%--This premium grade fast acting calcium hypochlorite granules that can be broadcast directly into the pool, eliminating messy mixing. Restores sparkle and sheen to pool water as it kills germs, destroys algae and organic contaminants. Super...
  10. eazy

    need help after first test

    Friday: 7 ounce shock. 5 lbs ez clor calcium elevator. 2 lbs ez clor clor save. back to pool shop with water Saturday: 4 ounce ez clor ph up. 1ounce ez clor shimmer and shine. 2 lbs ez clor clor save stabilizer. Monday test myself with 5 way kit in blue box.
  11. eazy

    need help after first test

    tc 1.0 fc .6 ph 6.8 ta 110 water is cloudy. I assembled and filled pool with tapwater on Sat 5/16. 4440 gallons 15 x 48 intex