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Ok..its getting closer...we might get 2 more months out of the pool...my question is Pool covers for the AGP. What are the better brands to deal with? Easiest in use? Listen...which one will do its job so when I open the Pool next year, there wont be a total mess to clean up. Double impressed...

Ok..its getting closer...we might get 2 more months out of the pool...my question is Pool covers for the AGP. What are the better brands to deal with? Easiest in use? Listen...which one will do its job so when I open the Pool next year, there wont be a total mess to clean up. Double impressed...

Exactly..I read & read this site constantly..but once you figure out your levels and just keep them stable, it really is a lot easier than I thought (knock on wood) I have just kept what everyone has said in my head..use simple chemicals and test every day. I at least test my PH & FC daily.

I haven't added any salt to my pool. Not for sure if that would hurt my filter?? I'm guessing not since people do add it, but my water has felt great, so I'm not messing with it. :)

The only way to drop your CYA level is to remove water then refill..so make sure to test first before you add anything to increase you cya level. If your cya level is too high, then you have to keep your chlorine level higher to keep algae growth at bay. There is a table somewhere on this site...

Also, I do have muriatic acid also and used it once but probably won't again unless my ph goes berserk. The fumes are so toxic! Of course I opened it outdoors, but sweet mother, its really bad. So, bleach, borax and baking soda is my go to for chemicals.

Ok..I'm pretty new to this also, so I'll tell you what I've learned from this site and by asking people. I use reg bleach from the store. Same stuff as the stuff at the pool store, just lower concentration. You can add that to the pool app and it will tell you how much to add in your pool...

Thank you :) I'll get this hopefully by the end of the pool season:)

Tested water. PH. 7.2 TA 120 Added baking soda yesterday since TA was 80..now its 120? I'm using a good taylor testing kit. Am I doing something wrong? How can I get my TA down without plummeting my PH?? Any advice appreciated..thanks in advance.

I've read the 1st one..going to click on the last one. Thanks :)

So I'm thinking if my CYA levels are already high, using regular bleach would be best..correct?

May I May I ask, do you have a salt cell or do you use chlorine? Just not for sure whether using regular bleach is best or if using the higher strengths would be best? May cost more, but I'm sure if they work better, then maintenance may be easier.

Ok..another question. If I keep the chlorine levels in range daily, how do I know when to shock the pool? Do you do this weekly? After a lot of swimming? After heavy rains? And is "shocking" the pool used with store bought bleach or do I need the actual stuff that says "pool shock"? I know...

Will the CYA level come down on its own? We have had tain daily here for weeks, will that added water help?

Oh..I have plenty of those 3" pucks. I think its a 25lb tub of them. I'm guessing those aren't really needed either? I just blindly bought whatever they said when I purchased the pool. Yes, was told not to use regular bleach and to shock every week. This site has been more helpful than any...

Using bleach. I really wanted a salt water generator but the pool people at the store where I bought my pool talked me out of it. Said in the long run, it would corrode my pool? Not so sure I believe that now.

Ok..how Ok..filling out my signature? Is this on this forum or is that on the pool math app? Seriously, when it comes to pools, I'm like a 5 year old trying to figure this out:)

It's ok then to not worry about that level? Just dont want to have issues later on with anything.

Hi guys...just getting my pool started..pool info- 13,500 AG with sand filter. All my levels are good after testing except my Cal level..its 90. I'm using the Taylor K-2600 for testing. PH 7.4 TA. 90 CYA 60 FC. 5 What do I need to do for the Cal level? Thanks for any info.