I have so many questions. I've tried to look around here to find answers but it's so much, I figured I'd try to just ask.
My pool is green (vinyl liner). I TODAY received my test kit.
While using my cheap-o test strips, it showed my CYA "low". So I added another 4lbs of the cyuranic acid (I know it's spelled wrong but I don't want to look it up). To raise it to 40 so I could start the SLAM. I've been adding enough liquid bleach to keep the FC around 12 for 3 days. (It's currently 14)
After using my new fancy test kit, my CYA is between 70-90!!!! (Depending on who's looking at the black dot, it disappears for me quicker than my husband) So... How much water do I need to drain to get it back to the desired range?
Also, my pH is between 7.8 & 8.2, I think. Using the side by side test in the small blue box. Is there not a more accurate way to test pH?
Also and too... To "scrub" the walls and bottom, do you get in the pool, or just use the brush on the pole??
Last one... While testing the TA, how RED is it supposed to turn? The first sign of pink happened at 12, so 120. I continued to add drops (wiping the tip between each drop) to see if it would actually turn RED. I stopped at 25.
My pool is green (vinyl liner). I TODAY received my test kit.
While using my cheap-o test strips, it showed my CYA "low". So I added another 4lbs of the cyuranic acid (I know it's spelled wrong but I don't want to look it up). To raise it to 40 so I could start the SLAM. I've been adding enough liquid bleach to keep the FC around 12 for 3 days. (It's currently 14)
After using my new fancy test kit, my CYA is between 70-90!!!! (Depending on who's looking at the black dot, it disappears for me quicker than my husband) So... How much water do I need to drain to get it back to the desired range?
Also, my pH is between 7.8 & 8.2, I think. Using the side by side test in the small blue box. Is there not a more accurate way to test pH?
Also and too... To "scrub" the walls and bottom, do you get in the pool, or just use the brush on the pole??
Last one... While testing the TA, how RED is it supposed to turn? The first sign of pink happened at 12, so 120. I continued to add drops (wiping the tip between each drop) to see if it would actually turn RED. I stopped at 25.