- May 10, 2009
- 23
After my fresh fill last Wednesday to Today, I've made it . . . .
FC - 4.0
PH - 7.6
TA - 80
CH - 140
CYA - 30
Borate - 50 (est)
So as of today I start with liquid Chlorine (6%) for maintaining my FC. I will also carry out the advice given regarding shocking and future additive of Dichlor to maintain the CYA.
This is a big change for me from using all the various "store pushed" chemicals. Looking forward to seeing how the BBB method works.
Thanks to the advice here I have a much better understanding of what to look for, and why!
What I learned that made this possible for me are:
1) Read the advice given here over and over again until the concept is understood!
2) Get the right test kit! Don't cheap out or try to cheat by using anything less.
3) Log every step taken with date and time. Log the results accurately.
4) Be patient. That's hard when you're very busy. I know. But it pays off.
5) Don't be afraid to ask questions. No such thing as a stupid question.
Still lots to learn! Glad I joined this place. . . .
Peter
FC - 4.0
PH - 7.6
TA - 80
CH - 140
CYA - 30
Borate - 50 (est)
So as of today I start with liquid Chlorine (6%) for maintaining my FC. I will also carry out the advice given regarding shocking and future additive of Dichlor to maintain the CYA.
This is a big change for me from using all the various "store pushed" chemicals. Looking forward to seeing how the BBB method works.
Thanks to the advice here I have a much better understanding of what to look for, and why!
What I learned that made this possible for me are:
1) Read the advice given here over and over again until the concept is understood!
2) Get the right test kit! Don't cheap out or try to cheat by using anything less.
3) Log every step taken with date and time. Log the results accurately.
4) Be patient. That's hard when you're very busy. I know. But it pays off.
5) Don't be afraid to ask questions. No such thing as a stupid question.
Still lots to learn! Glad I joined this place. . . .
Peter