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  1. Shelby123

    Low pH, high TA

    Test kit is brand spanking new and I used my other pH kit just to confirm. I've never had pH over 7.2 in two summers
  2. Shelby123

    Low pH, high TA

    I was just wondering cuz even with my little guy in for 8 hrs (I think he's part polar bear bc our pool is usually only in the high 60's) I've never had pH over 7.2
  3. Shelby123

    Low pH, high TA

    My return isn't movable and the pump is barely big enough for the pool, the more I run it the colder it gets and the highest I've gotten it this year is 74. The temps at night go down to about 10 Celsius here so it's hard to maintain the heat! Kids wear goggles and have never complained so I...
  4. Shelby123

    Low pH, high TA

    Testing with k2006 has been consistent for the last week with pH ranging from 7.0 to 7.2 and TA of 120-130. if I leave the solar cover on all day and only run the pump for 6 hrs the pH goes to 7.0 (maybe lower) I don't like to run the pump more than that as it lowers the water temp so much and...
  5. Shelby123

    New Sand Filter blowing sand into pool

    Really interested to see how this turns out bc I've been eyeballing that exact pump :)
  6. Shelby123

    It's Pool Repair Weekend!

    I think it boils down to what will it cost you to fight it vs. just paying it or negotiating a slightly higher price. Doesn't sound like either of you have any paperwork or written contract. I'm not 100% but there may be costs associated with trying to clear the lien. Have you tried offering him...
  7. Shelby123

    HIGH Total alkalinity

    Don't forget to measure your pool gallons on water depth, not pool depth....on an easy set you lose almost 6-8" with the inflatable ring. I made this mistake with mine at first... I have the 42" but my water level is barely 36"
  8. Shelby123

    Test Kit just arrived!!!

    Thanks Kim!! It is soo sparkly and clear, can't wait for the kids to get here Friday night!!
  9. Shelby123

    Test Kit just arrived!!!

    Unfortunately, no return jets, just a crappy Intex 1000 gal/hr pump. Kids use the pool frequently but are only here every 2nd week. pH has never gone below 7.2, it has been really consistent at 7.2. I'll check my FC again tonight bc I pulled the cover off, then I'll add to 7 and see how much it...
  10. Shelby123

    Test Kit just arrived!!!

    Sweet! so at this point I have a nice healthy pool and don't really have to do anything until my FC floats down. I'll just keep testing nightly :D Thanks for the advice! SO happy I found this website, no more pool store for this girl!!!
  11. Shelby123

    Test Kit just arrived!!!

    Love this test kit, so simple to use!! My only question is on the TA test...the water flashed pink at 9, then went back to green, flashed pink at 10 then went back to green and stayed clear at 11...so does that mean 110 is correct? FC = 8 - do nothing goal is 7 according to pool math CC = 0 -...
  12. Shelby123

    Test Kit just arrived!!!

    Going to watch all the YouTube videos and re-read all the directions and then when I take a break from working, I'll post my first results! I almost kissed the delivery guy, lol, feels like I've been waiting forever for it to arrive Kim:D:D:D
  13. Shelby123

    Going to Lowry in Canada - what to stock up on?

    Perfect! Thanks so much
  14. Shelby123

    Going to Lowry in Canada - what to stock up on?

    Afternoon all! I live in Northern Ontario but will be able to stop at the Lowry store in Newmarket later this month....I have a K2006 test kit on order (hopefully here this week). Just wondering which regents I should stock up on? I have a 16' round by 3' deep intex easy set pool...if it makes...
  15. Shelby123

    OTO test kit help

    Thanks so much!!!!
  16. Shelby123

    OTO test kit help

    Hello, hoping someone can help me out...I have a Waterpik Technologies test kit that tests chlorine and pH with OTO and the Phenol drops. Problem is I can't find the instructions for how many drops and can't seem to find it online anywhere. I've seen 5 drops a lot but my sample container is very...