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Hello there! If you can add your pool information to your signature that would be great. Click here. With of 30, you want to maintain an FC level of 4-6 for Non-SWCG Pools. Please click this FC/CYA for more information. You don't want your FC to fall below the recommended target level at no...

Hello! Make sure you are reading your CYA with the sun behind you and your vial at waist level (make sure you're not wearing tinted glasses too). Only glance at the tube to see if you notice the black dot... just a quick glance. Don't stare into the vial too long... just glance at it. a)You're...

Ask away..no need to apologize. We're here to help. SLAMing your pool now and making sure you meet all criteria will only mean that it tells us that there is no organics in your pool. So that's why they are suggesting that your first follow the SLAM process and then take other measures if...

Hello... Welcome What type of pool filter/multiport valve do you have? Could you add your pool information to your signature like mine? Click here to proceed with that. It will help us help you.

To the OP, I would open my pool before the weather gets warmer. I usually open my pool in mid-late April. If I don't find bleach to put in my pool, I'll go to the pool store and get some Liquid Chlorine. If that doesn't work, I'll use pucks in my chlorinator. I know by using pucks it will add...

Yes! you CYA will increase when you use chlorine tabs over the summer. You may want to refrain from using Chlorine tabs in the future and just stick with adding Liquid Chlorine/Bleach in you pool the old fashion way. The only time I use Chorine Tabs is if I'm going on vacation as I do not have...

Hello! Let's see :unsure:. IMO Pool temp 60 degrees or below. Bring pH down between 7.4-7.6 Bring CYA up to 30 at least (maybe others do theirs different. It may not matter if you're closing your pool soon though. I'll let an expert chime in here shortly) FC should be within target level...

Hello Todd!! Are you testing your own pool yourself. What's your CYA? Your target chlorine level is based on your CYA. Also, since you can't run the pump, when you add your Chlorine/Bleach in your pool, it isn't necessary mixing accordingly. Thus, an option would be that you could wait until...

Welcome!!! There aren't any dumb questions here. You'll learn a lot via this site and you won't be disappointed. Here are some links that would help you get started.... Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry Pool School - How to Chlorinate Your Pool Pool School - Chlorine / CYA Chart Pool...

I usually wait 45min to an hour. That’s just my preference.

Welcome!!! Awesome that you got your own test kit. There's this link that gives you an estimate of what your pool volume is. Scroll all the way to the bottom ..under...Estimating Pool Volume. I'll wait to get your own test kit to get the actual value of your CYA, but assuming it's 110, you...

Gotcha. Thanks for the info. ?

I'm trying to just stock up on pool supplies. My CYA is set already, but I want to use liquid stabilizer next time because I had a problem with the granular stabilizer settling at the bottom of my pool. Not sure why cause I had no holes in my sock. Here's a pic of the liquid stabilizer that...

Welcome! Glad you joined us...and great job getting the test kit... Edit:... The experts have spoken. I guess you don't need to SLAM.

The directions to do that are in here PG beat me to it. ?

I'm not sure there's a definitive answer for this. It really depends on your pool. 1) I run mine for 8-10 hours during the day, which I know is extensive. Others run theirs shorter. 2) Continuous (rests at night) 3) If you SLAM your pool, you should run your pump continuously until you're done...

Yes! You can SLAM while your adding CYA. If you plan on adding 30 CYA, you can start your SLAM process now for 12FC.

Interesting.... I’m not sure what else it could be other than organics/algae/dirt pushing your psi upwards. Did you try vacuuming to waste to see if this would help? If this isn’t algae, I’ll let an expert chime in here shortly. I’m curious to see what else this could be. Also, With a CYA that...

I agree that there could be a lot of algae in your pool right, thus increasing your psi. How does your water look? I see that you have a sand filter. You may want to vacuum to waste to avoid clogging up your filter if your pool is really dirty....while at the same time continue vacuuming and...

Ahhhhh... I see the signatures now. ?

Aaaa.. on phone. Couldn’t see the signature page. ??‍♀️

You order refills. Order what you need. The reagents are said to be good for one year. When I order my refills, I usually put the date on the bottle. It helps me keep track of my refills.

Welcome to the forum!!! Please add your signature to your profile describing your pool. See mine for example. You'll need a reliable test kit if you don't have any right now. We don't relay on pool store testing as they are not reliable. If you don't have a test kit, we recommend the TF100...

I've heard of it but have not used it. A friend of mine swears by it, so I guess it does work.

Can't wait to see your pics. I didn't know about this site until after I finished my pool :(. The pool will do wonders for you and your rheumatoid arthritis. I wish you the best for sure. Looking forward to seeing your pictures.

Hello Again... Can you show me a pic of the liquid stabilizer you got from amazon. They are so many options and I don’t know which one to get. Thanks.

Mmmmmm.... great information to have for sure. I would also like to know where to rent/purchase a sub pump as well for future reference.

That's a nice pool. Wow... I like it. Since you already ordered the TF-100, you can go ahead and start clearing your pool of debris using pool tools such as a brush, vacuum, pool net, etc. I see you have the same filter as mine, so if your pool is REALLY dirty, you could vacuum to waste to...

I think I may stick with the liquid stabilizer next time. I'm so annoyed right now at how some of my granular sunk to the pool floor using the soak method. I've used these same socks last year to add CYA to my pool (granular), and no problem. Now, I have some ... just some.... granular on the...