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Than k you Richard, you have provided me the explanation I was looking for. I just wanted to know why and you have answered that.

Good morning everyone. I plugged my weekly test results into pool math and it is telling me to add baking soda, 423 oz. CL 5-10 PH 7.2 FC 10 (Just added last night after heavy use over the weekend) CC 0 TC 10 CH 1000 ( I need to drain when possible) TA 60 CYA 60 I was told not to add the...

Sorry for the mix up, the first one should have read CL 5-10.

Actually, I was backwashing with out a filter because Noticed a crack in the manifold and some tears in the grids. New grids arrived today and new O-ring and manifold due in tomorrow. Once I have it all back together tomorrow I will most defiantly recharge. Thanks for the help on the draining issue.

Once I have hose attached to bib, where should I have the pump running from Skimmer or spa? Sorry just a little confused.

I tried plugging the skimmer hole as suggested Robert and very little water was coming through. I suppose there is a great deal of build up in the line which is why the water flow wasn't heavy. I did manage to drain using backwash coming from the hot tub and was able to take out 2" of water. I...

I see a drain in the deep end, but I don't notice a valve for it. I have a valve in concrete that shuts of skimmer and pulls water from spa and then another valve in concrete to turn jets on and close return to pool. Here are photos of my plumbing.

Just tested my CH of tap water and it is at 425

Thank you Richard for your rapid reply. I can remove some water at a time as to not have the water company coming after me. I am not sure how to do that. My skimmer has two hole in it, one that goes to filter and the other is plugged. I have a back wash option but I know that will only get me so...

Update: I received my Test kit yesterday and performed all test this morning. Results are; CH 5-10 PH 7.5 FC 8 CC 0 TC 8 CH 1225 TA 80 CYA 40 Other than adding the recommended baking soda and pretty much draining the pool, does any one have any further concerns with the numbers I provided?

you'll have to be very committed to keeping your FC high enough to avoid algae until you can slowly replace water in stages to lower that CYA. What would you recommend me having my FC at until I can remove some water?

Thank you for your reply YippeeSkippy, I am going to order the test kit today and will discontinue the tabs and powder chlorine.

I have recently taken on the job of maintaining my pool after 3.5 years of having pool service. I am a sucker and made the dreaded walk into leslies. The following are my test results from yesterday; FAC-5 TAC-5 CH-900 CYA-90 TA-80 PH-7.6 Copper-0 Iron-0 TDS-4300 PHOS-500 I retested myself...