You don’t. You just keep adding from 6.8 and rechecking until PH is readable in range. In the spring for example, after all that ph 5 rain, it could be really low and take several attempts to be readable.How do you test for pH below 7 since the color scale only goes down to 7.0?
These are not questions you should have to ask or deal with.What will the consequences be if they close the pool with CYA at >180 and pH at 7.0?
TA = 60Probably iron stains.
What is the TA?
What is the CSI?
Did you try the vitamin C?
I have found so far that (unfortunately) no one here knows much about pool care, so they are at the mercy of the pool company..... and since I am a newbie in the Association I think I need to move slowly and focus on the winning the "war" instead of the immediate "battle". If they see better results next year, I hope to win them over with TFP methods. I hope to get my hands on the Contract with the current Pool Service Company and then start investigating other possibilities. (Recommendations of good pool service companies that are in sync with TFP methods in west Chicago suburbs are welcome.)Why is the customer allowing the service company to perform at such a low standard?
The standards are below anything reasonable and they are below legal limits.
At what point will anyone complain?
If the pH gets down to 3, will everyone still act like it's fine?
As long as swimmers are not dissolving, it seems that the chemistry does not matter.
Anytime someone says that something is a rule, code or law, simply ask then to cite the exact rule in an official reference.I mentioned the possibility of converting to SWG and he said it's not allowed in Illinois.
It's destroying the plaster.does it still make sense get pH and CH in the appropriate ranges now?
It should rise from its normal aeration and whatnot. It might be slowly with a TA of 60. I’m not sure about the temps relation. Hang tight for that answer.pH will rise as water temp drops before closing, correct?
You ask away about anything related to your pool as you see fit. Technically this is a new topic but still your journey so up to you. You will get new eyes on it with a new ‘need robot recs’ thread.Also, is it okay to ask for a recommended robotic vac on this thread. I'm trying to get them to buy one next year. Looking at Dolphin Wave80. Thoughts?
TFP has an excellent search feature,Also, is it okay to ask for a recommended robotic vac on this thread. I'm trying to get them to buy one next year. Looking at Dolphin Wave80. Thoughts?
40 lbs. of Calcium Chloride to raise CH from 180 to 250 (recommended)
Note: Do not add calcium chloride and pH increaser on the same day.Added 100 oz soda ash.
Did not. Thanks for that tip.Note: Do not add calcium chloride and pH increaser on the same day.
Can you please clarify, James. Baking soda to raise pH? I thought baking soda was for raising Alkalinity. Did you mean Borax?I would use baking soda vs. sodium carbonate to avoid issues.
Can you please clarify, James. Baking soda to raise pH? I thought baking soda was for raising Alkalinity. Did you mean Borax?
Sodium carbonate is soda ash, correct? Alkalinity is at 60 so rise in alkalinity by adding sodium carbonate should keep alkalinity within "acceptable range.
Would S200 handle a larger commercial pool, ie., 60,000 gallons? I looked at Marina Pool and Spa website and it looks like they recommend robotic cleaners for "commercial" pools starting with the Wave 60 and going up from there depending on pool size. Wave 80 is recommended for pools "up to 68 feet", so I'll have to check the length of the pool tomorrow.The dolphin S200 or any of its many sister clones is highly regarded here as the best bang for the buck around $700.
Call them and ask their advice. May take a couple calls, but they have lots of experience and won’t steer you wrong.Would S200 handle a larger commercial pool, ie., 60,000 gallons? I looked at Marina Pool and Spa website and it looks like they recommend robotic cleaners for "commercial" pools starting with the Wave 60 and going up from there depending on pool size. Wave 80 is recommended for pools "up to 68 feet", so I'll have to check the length of the pool tomorrow.
If the TA is correct, the pH will be correct.Baking soda to raise pH?