Let’s say it is an indicator of an algae bloom starting, what’s the easiest way to nip it in the butt right this moment and a guestimate of how long that will take
Stable chemistry, cloudy after adding phosfree
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Let’s say it is an indicator of an algae bloom starting, what’s the easiest way to nip it in the butt right this moment and a guestimate of how long that will take
- May 3, 2014
- 58,391
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
You need a proper test kit. When algae is present, you follow the SLAM Process. That is not possible with pool store tests.
You can easily get a test kit. You can order one in Canada and pay 3-5X as much as one will cost for you to send one to a mail drop in Niagara Falls and drive over and get it.
You can easily get a test kit. You can order one in Canada and pay 3-5X as much as one will cost for you to send one to a mail drop in Niagara Falls and drive over and get it.
If you hang out around here it will all make sense. When I first started my own pool maintenance, it seemed so intimidating, but after a few months here, I feel like an expert.
It is not that hard to put it all together, this is the place to be.
Get that test kit and get at it!!!
It is not that hard to put it all together, this is the place to be.
Get that test kit and get at it!!!
Driving over to the Falls is not an option since the states made it mandatory to need a passport so I just need to work with what I got.
I’ve increased the cya some more. I increased the chlorine output and the pool is now Crystal clear however we are still having issues keeping the ph down. The pool store lady was no help when I gave them Crud about the “phosfree”
She claims she has to add ph- a few days a week in her salt water pool. Is that a real thing?
Seems the ph likes to climb throughout the night I’ve noticed as well. Not sure if that’s related to sunlight.
I appreciate everyone’s input it’s been helpful that’s for sure!
I’ve increased the cya some more. I increased the chlorine output and the pool is now Crystal clear however we are still having issues keeping the ph down. The pool store lady was no help when I gave them Crud about the “phosfree”
She claims she has to add ph- a few days a week in her salt water pool. Is that a real thing?
Seems the ph likes to climb throughout the night I’ve noticed as well. Not sure if that’s related to sunlight.
I appreciate everyone’s input it’s been helpful that’s for sure!
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Most pools require regular additions of muriatic acid to lower pH, it's not just salt water pools. This is very normal. Aeration (bubbles, waterfalls, splashing, etc.) raises pH and is actually the preferred way to raise pH if it is ever needed. Sunlight is not a factor. Does your SWCG run at night?
Don't use the pH- (sodium bisulfate) if you can help it as it can lead to corrosion of your equipment. Does your pool store have muriatic acid or just pH-? If not, try Home Depot or any other big box store.
Unfortunately it is going to be difficult if not almost impossible to help you properly without a good test kit. Is there anyone you know with a passport who can drive across the border for you? You CAN get the kit in Canada, although it is much more expensive.
Try the info in these threads:
www.troublefreepool.com
www.troublefreepool.com
Don't use the pH- (sodium bisulfate) if you can help it as it can lead to corrosion of your equipment. Does your pool store have muriatic acid or just pH-? If not, try Home Depot or any other big box store.
Unfortunately it is going to be difficult if not almost impossible to help you properly without a good test kit. Is there anyone you know with a passport who can drive across the border for you? You CAN get the kit in Canada, although it is much more expensive.
Try the info in these threads:
Taylor test kit in Alberta Canada
For those of you in Western Canada, I spoke with Lawry`s and their distributors in western Canada are: Pinnacle Aqua - 403-453-1944 CLM - 403-250-2494 Both located in Calgary I have spent more hours in the last few weeks trying first to get a TFT100 kit then trying to save a few bucks on the...
www.troublefreepool.com
Where can I get the TF-100 in Canada?
Split by moderator from HERE. Please start your own thread for your questions and not revive old threads. Thanks, jblizzle Hi there. Super new to TFP, and reading about the TF100 test kit. I live in Canada. Where does one purchase this kit in our great Country?
www.troublefreepool.com
The pH rise is due to the TA being too high and the CYA being too low.
Once you get those right, the pH rise should stop.
What is the current TA and what is the fill water TA?
What TA are you trying to maintain?
Once you get those right, the pH rise should stop.
What is the current TA and what is the fill water TA?
What TA are you trying to maintain?
Most pools require regular additions of muriatic acid to lower pH, it's not just salt water pools. This is very normal. Aeration (bubbles, waterfalls, splashing, etc.) raises pH and is actually the preferred way to raise pH if it is ever needed. Sunlight is not a factor. Does your SWCG run at night?
Don't use the pH- (sodium bisulfate) if you can help it as it can lead to corrosion of your equipment. Does your pool store have muriatic acid or just pH-? If not, try Home Depot or any other big box store.
Unfortunately it is going to be difficult if not almost impossible to help you properly without a good test kit. Is there anyone you know with a passport who can drive across the border for you? You CAN get the kit in Canada, although it is much more expensive.
Try the info in these threads:
Taylor test kit in Alberta Canada
For those of you in Western Canada, I spoke with Lawry`s and their distributors in western Canada are: Pinnacle Aqua - 403-453-1944 CLM - 403-250-2494 Both located in Calgary I have spent more hours in the last few weeks trying first to get a TFT100 kit then trying to save a few bucks on the...
Where can I get the TF-100 in Canada?
Split by moderator from HERE. Please start your own thread for your questions and not revive old threads. Thanks, jblizzle Hi there. Super new to TFP, and reading about the TF100 test kit. I live in Canada. Where does one purchase this kit in our great Country?
We’ve been using up some leftover ph- from last year, which was bought at Canadian tire (store brand) after some quick google searches it looks like it’s probably sodium bisulfate...so I guess I’m on the hunt now for muriatic acid lol
I don’t know what I’m trying to maintain that’s why I’m here looking for help. I want a safe swimming pool that doesn’t turn colour. My alkalinity hasn’t been a problem thus far but I’m slowing increasing the CYA
My fear for increasing the CYA is that my father accidentally raised it to 143 ppm last year and had to drain it half. So I’m not letting him touch the chemistry this year.
My pool store allows me to bring in as many samples as I want free so I suppose while I’m trying to hunt a test kit I’ll continue to take advantage of this
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I have high phosphates and in the past when pool store says that is the breading ground for algae, I bought phosfree and added a ton to my pool.
But after joining TFP, I stopped listening to pool store guy and reach out these awesome members for any suggestions. It worked out well for the past 2 years. Before that I had to empty my pool every year and put ton of chemicals after each refill. Hated it.
But after joining TFP, I stopped listening to pool store guy and reach out these awesome members for any suggestions. It worked out well for the past 2 years. Before that I had to empty my pool every year and put ton of chemicals after each refill. Hated it.
The TA is too high. Bring it down until the pH remains stable. Maintain the pH at 7.8, the CYA at 60 and the TA at 60.
Lskul60
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I’ll admitMost pools require regular additions of muriatic acid to lower pH, it's not just salt water pools. This is very normal. Aeration (bubbles, waterfalls, splashing, etc.) raises pH and is actually the preferred way to raise pH if it is ever needed. Sunlight is not a factor. Does your SWCG run at night?
Don't use the pH- (sodium bisulfate) if you can help it as it can lead to corrosion of your equipment. Does your pool store have muriatic acid or just pH-? If not, try Home Depot or any other big box store.
Unfortunately it is going to be difficult if not almost impossible to help you properly without a good test kit. Is there anyone you know with a passport who can drive across the border for you? You CAN get the kit in Canada, although it is much more expensive.
Try the info in these threads:
Taylor test kit in Alberta Canada
For those of you in Western Canada, I spoke with Lawry`s and their distributors in western Canada are: Pinnacle Aqua - 403-453-1944 CLM - 403-250-2494 Both located in Calgary I have spent more hours in the last few weeks trying first to get a TFT100 kit then trying to save a few bucks on the...
Where can I get the TF-100 in Canada?
Split by moderator from HERE. Please start your own thread for your questions and not revive old threads. Thanks, jblizzle Hi there. Super new to TFP, and reading about the TF100 test kit. I live in Canada. Where does one purchase this kit in our great Country?
There are many many things in this world that I know nothing about. But what’s the issue with getting a test kit shipped to Canada ?
What if you were to buy one from a 3rd party, such as eBay or Amazon ?
- May 3, 2014
- 58,391
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Taylor Technologies (the supplier of the reagents) has an exclusive contract with Lowry and Assoc to market their products in Canada. So, if a supplier ships the Taylor reagents to Canada, they can lose the ability to market Taylor reagents.
Lowry marks up the price of the K2006C by over 3X the price it is available in the USA.
I wasn't able to make it to the US to by my kit either. I ordered it (K-2006) from Amazon for $150. Keep in mind that if you do get the 2006 and not the 2006-C you will need to by more
R-8071 as that is the reagent you will use the most. I had to buy a bottle(2oz.) off Amazon for $35 last week as I was performing a SLAM and was going through it very fast.
beautifulpool
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and Chloramines too... at first i didn’t believe they did...they do ... why some municipalities add CC’s , i guess from their perspective, they have their legitimate reasons, but just saying ... if they only knew what this does to pool owners water test scores ....