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    CSI and pH/TA/CH Balance

    I've got a question about balancing my pH and TA and how it relates to my CSI. My latest pool results are as follows: FC = 7 CC = 0 pH = 8.1 TA = 50 CH = 250 CYA = 30 CSI = 0.1 I had my pool resurfaced about five months ago and had to slowly bring my TA down after refilling it. I have a...
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    Newly Installed Pebble Sheen Question

    We have a 22,000 Gallon chlorine pool the we just had resurfaced with Pebble Sheen. I've balanced the water and have been taking the necessary steps to startup/maintain the surface for the last three weeks. My numbers are as follows: FC 4.0 CC 0.0 pH 7.7 TA 60 CH 300 CYA 40 My main concern is...
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    Slam Time in Louisiana

    This is Earl from Baton Rouge, LA. I recently bought a new home with a pool (see signature) and began to geek out on pool chemistry at TFP.com. I also need to give a shout out to Gilbee for helping me out via text messages so far. Long story short; The previous owner used dichlor pucks, I...
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    New Pool Owner - Ready to Test WQ

    My name is Earl. Me, my wife, and two kids are in the process of buying a new home that has an in-ground swimming pool. I'm an Environmental Engineer, so I'm anxious to do some water quality testing and to utilize the TFP techniques. We're not in the house yet, but i have checked out the...