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I'm a new pool owner, and have been having problems keeping my CYA at 70 - 80 ppm, and my pH below 8.0. About a week ago, I added granulated CYA in an attempt to raise CYA from 60 to 70 ppm. Yesterday, I added acid to lower pH from 8.0 to 7.4. It's been about a week since I added stabilizer, and my Taylor test readings are as follows:
CYA = 60
pH = 7.8
Total Alk = 100
Ca hardness = 275
Free CL = 4
Combined Cl = 0
Water tem = 84
With the addition of CYA, I expected CYA to increase, Alk to decrease, and my pH to stabilize.
What am I doing wrong? Is it possible the aeration from my spa waterfall is effecting my chems? I understand my Ca hardness is low, but wanted to take care of the CYA/ pH problem first.
Thanks,
I'm a new pool owner, and have been having problems keeping my CYA at 70 - 80 ppm, and my pH below 8.0. About a week ago, I added granulated CYA in an attempt to raise CYA from 60 to 70 ppm. Yesterday, I added acid to lower pH from 8.0 to 7.4. It's been about a week since I added stabilizer, and my Taylor test readings are as follows:
CYA = 60
pH = 7.8
Total Alk = 100
Ca hardness = 275
Free CL = 4
Combined Cl = 0
Water tem = 84
With the addition of CYA, I expected CYA to increase, Alk to decrease, and my pH to stabilize.
What am I doing wrong? Is it possible the aeration from my spa waterfall is effecting my chems? I understand my Ca hardness is low, but wanted to take care of the CYA/ pH problem first.
Thanks,