I'm a new pool owner, and so far it has been great. We are watching the chemicals and having reasonable luck keeping things balanced (I think). I've read that since I have a vinyl liner pool I do not need to add CH (mine is down around 50). Since I have not dong anything with that my CSI/LSI numbers are generally pretty negative (close to -1). Do people with vinyl liner pools just ignore the LSI/CSI numbers and try to keep each of the other chemicals in their normal range?
I thought the Pool Math application might take into account that it is a vinyl liner pool and adjust the calculation, but it does not seem to do that.
Are their other benefits of bringing up your hardiness that may make it worthwhile in a vinyl liner pool?
I thought the Pool Math application might take into account that it is a vinyl liner pool and adjust the calculation, but it does not seem to do that.
Are their other benefits of bringing up your hardiness that may make it worthwhile in a vinyl liner pool?
You are correct in that for the most part, the CSI factor really doens't apply to your situation (vinyl). It would if you had any other plaster surfaces exposed to the water though. But if not, you can ignore it. You would however pay attention to your pH to ensure the water doesn't become corrosive to other parts of the pool or equipment. Hope that helps. Thanks for using the forum. 
