Three weeks ago, I thought my new pool was great. The water was clear, but I had no idea what any of the chemical numbers were. I bought a basic pH and Chlorine kit from WalMart and the pH was high and Chlorine wasn't even registering. So, I found this site. I read and reread articles in Pool School. I ordered a Taylor K2006 test kit. My numbers were way off. So, I started following advice in the forum section and testing and using the pool calculator. These are the readings from over 2 weeks ago and now:
TWO WEEKS AGO:
FC 0.2
CC 0.0
pH 7.6
TA 70
Ca Hard 100
CYA 0
I added CYA. I added Clorox and started adjusting the output from my SWG. I tested the FC and pH daily.
NUMBERS FROM LAST NIGHT:
FC 3.5
CC 0.5
TA 80
Ca Hard 100
CYA 70
The water really looks great now and it "feels" great. Thank you to all the people who help new pool owners like me. My pool, my family and I thank you. Here is my pool.
TWO WEEKS AGO:
FC 0.2
CC 0.0
pH 7.6
TA 70
Ca Hard 100
CYA 0
I added CYA. I added Clorox and started adjusting the output from my SWG. I tested the FC and pH daily.
NUMBERS FROM LAST NIGHT:
FC 3.5
CC 0.5
TA 80
Ca Hard 100
CYA 70
The water really looks great now and it "feels" great. Thank you to all the people who help new pool owners like me. My pool, my family and I thank you. Here is my pool.