Hi there. I got my k-2006 kit and just completed the first test! It was kind of scary but not so bad. My results were a bit iffy and I'm just trying to sort out what my next steps are.
FC:4
Ph:7
TA: 40
CH:130
CYA: about 100
My pool water itself has been crystal clear since we opened 3 weeks ago. I did have tablets in floaters. There is no sign of any algae but I have some pretty significant iron staining. It was on my steps, and I was able to get rid of it with some vitamin c tablets. But, there are spots on the vinyl liner. The previous owners never used the metal pool ladder, and we didn't our first year. Last summer we put it in and the steps would randomly turn orange...and then 2 days later they'd be completely white again. We put the ladder back in when we opened this year and it seems like the liner stains have gotten worse, so I'm going to take it out, as I see some rust stains on it. Otherwise, how can I get rid of staining on the liner itself? And I won't use the floating tabs anymore, as CYA is a concern. I know my Ph and alkalinity is a bit low too. I honestly haven't really used the pool. The weather's been weird. Any suggestions or thoughts are welcome! Thanks!
FC:4
Ph:7
TA: 40
CH:130
CYA: about 100
My pool water itself has been crystal clear since we opened 3 weeks ago. I did have tablets in floaters. There is no sign of any algae but I have some pretty significant iron staining. It was on my steps, and I was able to get rid of it with some vitamin c tablets. But, there are spots on the vinyl liner. The previous owners never used the metal pool ladder, and we didn't our first year. Last summer we put it in and the steps would randomly turn orange...and then 2 days later they'd be completely white again. We put the ladder back in when we opened this year and it seems like the liner stains have gotten worse, so I'm going to take it out, as I see some rust stains on it. Otherwise, how can I get rid of staining on the liner itself? And I won't use the floating tabs anymore, as CYA is a concern. I know my Ph and alkalinity is a bit low too. I honestly haven't really used the pool. The weather's been weird. Any suggestions or thoughts are welcome! Thanks!