I've really got into this forum the last several months. Its been very helpful stabilizing the pool. I've had a pool for 8 years (20,000 gallon, SWG, acid pump). For the first 6, I didn't have many issues, but outside of ph and FC, I managed it by rules of thumb and one test a year from the pool store. During year 6, the SWG was flaky. During Year 7 it went bad and unfortunately, I largely used chlorine tablets from Costco.
After struggling with another algae bloom earlier this year, I found the resources here. I purchased a good test kit (K-2006C) and I figured out my balance. CYA was the primary issue and was very high (probably ~140). I stabilized with liquid chlorine, drained some water, and replaced the SWG. I'm back to managing chlorine entirely with the SWG.
Thanks for the great resources!
After struggling with another algae bloom earlier this year, I found the resources here. I purchased a good test kit (K-2006C) and I figured out my balance. CYA was the primary issue and was very high (probably ~140). I stabilized with liquid chlorine, drained some water, and replaced the SWG. I'm back to managing chlorine entirely with the SWG.
Thanks for the great resources!
