We just purchased our home last month and I knew nothing about pool maintenance so I figured I would follow the pool store guys advice - know I know that is not the most prudent way to get a trouble free pool. I found you guys last week after my water was turning cloudy and green. Immediately ordered a K2006-C, but it didn't arrive until today. Last week I added a few gallons of bleach and my last couple bags of shock (cal-hypo 73%) and kept adding a gallon of bleach a day while waiting for my kit to arrive. After a few days, the water started looking good again - now all the cloudiness is gone and it is pretty darn clear. I knew my CYA was high based on the pool store tests and the fact I was using "smart-tabs" - had no idea what CYA was until the pool store tested my water and said it was over 100. I've been backwashing the filter and brushing the pool. So - here are my first test results (after one test, I definitely plan on ordering a speedstir):
FC = 18
CC = 2
PH = 7.8
TA = 140
CYA = 75
Based on my reading of the forum, I shouldn't worry about the Ph with my FC that high, right? So, would you recommend I get the CYA down to around 50 with a partial drain and refill first then SLAM? Should I be worried about TA at that level right now?
Thanks
Cory
FC = 18
CC = 2
PH = 7.8
TA = 140
CYA = 75
Based on my reading of the forum, I shouldn't worry about the Ph with my FC that high, right? So, would you recommend I get the CYA down to around 50 with a partial drain and refill first then SLAM? Should I be worried about TA at that level right now?
Thanks
Cory