First Time Pool Owner
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Weekly Test Done:
TC 10
pH 7.8
TA 110
CH 330
CYA 80
Temp 63
If I'm right, everything looks good except I definitely need to lower pH a bit.
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Thank you Kim! I see sparkles too! I was super pumped with how the pools been looking.
TC 10
pH 7.8
TA 110
CH 330
CYA 80
Temp 63
If I'm right, everything looks good except I definitely need to lower pH a bit.
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LOOK! I see sparkles!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well done! :sun:
Kim
Thank you Kim! I see sparkles too! I was super pumped with how the pools been looking.
Lets talk about the PH and TA. See they are friends. IF you PH is happy at 7.8 (does not jump up....is content to sit there) there is no need to try to push it down. Now if your PH keeps pushing up (you have to push it down more than once a week or so) they you can lower the TA and see if will make the PH happier.
Every pool is so different so you will need to find what YOUR pool likes the best.
Kim
Every pool is so different so you will need to find what YOUR pool likes the best.
Kim
Lets talk about the PH and TA. See they are friends. IF you PH is happy at 7.8 (does not jump up....is content to sit there) there is no need to try to push it down. Now if your PH keeps pushing up (you have to push it down more than once a week or so) they you can lower the TA and see if will make the PH happier.
Every pool is so different so you will need to find what YOUR pool likes the best.
Kim
Thanks Kim! I can't say I've had to consistently dump acid weekly. I've only done it once when pH jumped over 7.8. If it's safe to leave it alone for now. I'll monitor it until next weekend go from there.
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- Jan 4, 2016
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Wow, you've come a long way!! Looking great
So glad to hear! Thank you guys so much!
Update on pool plumbing at pad: I had completely forgot that a home warranty was included from the sellers AND included pool equipment. So for a whopping $45 service charge. They're coming to fix the pipes and aerator valve handle [emoji847][emoji847]
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What's the best way to get rid of scaling ?
Also... today was first swimming day! Wooo!
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Scale is avoided by managing your CSI. Keep it between -0.3 and 0. PoolMath will calculate it for you. More here, Pool School - Calcium Scaling
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+1 to stopping it from happening cause it's a pain to get off!
I've been tidying up an older pool with calcium scale, and I needed dilute acid to soften it, and something to scrape it off with. I've used a 4:1 dilution of 32% MA, and then go soft with a metal scraper, being careful not to scratch the pool surface, and also being careful to rinse the acid off any pool finish, tile or coping. If any metal fell in the pool, you'd want to retrieve it. That dilution of acid doesn't bother my skin, but I'd do everything possible to keep it out of my eyes (maybe swim goggles?). Some people use a spray bottle. I used a disposable pipette. Remember that some of the acid becomes part of your pool chemistry It's easiest to do from inside the pool.
I've been tidying up an older pool with calcium scale, and I needed dilute acid to soften it, and something to scrape it off with. I've used a 4:1 dilution of 32% MA, and then go soft with a metal scraper, being careful not to scratch the pool surface, and also being careful to rinse the acid off any pool finish, tile or coping. If any metal fell in the pool, you'd want to retrieve it. That dilution of acid doesn't bother my skin, but I'd do everything possible to keep it out of my eyes (maybe swim goggles?). Some people use a spray bottle. I used a disposable pipette. Remember that some of the acid becomes part of your pool chemistry
It's easiest to do from inside the pool.It's been a work in progress for sure but the pressure dropped from 32 to around 10 psi today after some hardcore cleaning. Then decided to take the filter apart and have some fun. This is a during cleaning picture. It's definitely time for new cartridges.
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Did you know you can soak them in TSP??? Here is a link to one thread about it:
Cleaning cartridges
Kim
Cleaning cartridges
Kim
Been a few weeks since I've given an update. I definitely have this under control. Even invested in a Kreepy Krauly. Almost am best friends with my water and exactly how much bleach I need to dose my pool with without testing. Woohoo.
Pool party this weekend [emoji847]
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I can see your smile from here :sun: What a nice follow up! Have fun this weekend!
Kim
Kim
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That's so good to hear
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Hey all. It's been awhile since I've been on here. Took a detour to renovating the house a bit. Almost at the end. Wanted to just jump back into TFP
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