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schwa
07-26-2012, 12:58 AM
Hello all, we purchased a home on the Gulf Coast recently with our first pool. I think it is about 23,000 gallons. It is a 'dog leg' shape, (rectangle, bent in the middle) in-ground with a vinyl liner. It's 3 feet deep in the shallow end and 8 in the deep end, with rounded corners. It is about 15' wide and 35' overall.

My chlorine level has been testing at 5 ppm using a Taylor kit. The PH, though, has been at about 7. I/m considering adding some Borax based on what I've read here. I'll do a full test on the water tomorrow and post my results.

Great Forum!

PoolDoc
07-26-2012, 02:13 PM
Sounds like you're off to a good start!

Ben

+ Here are links to the kits we recommend (you can check local availability on the HTH kit, using the Walmart link):

HTH 6-Way Test Kit (http://www.walmart.com/ip/HTH-6-Way-Test-Kit/17043668) @ Walmart
Taylor K2006A (3/4 oz bottles) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002IXIIG/poolbooks) @ Amazon
Taylor K2006C (2 oz bottles) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002IXIJ0/poolbooks) @ Amazon