Forum: Testing and Adjusting Pool Water Chemistry

Ok I got the k2006 test kit and finally got the pool tested. Here are my results. Intex 20x52 9,400 gallons sand filter with Salt generator ...

Algae keeps trying to come back to my pool. I'm all over it with shock levels as needed and regular cleaning. No biggie really. The water is nice and...

I have the 2006 by taylor, and all I ever test for is cl, ta, ph,cya, so how do I test to see if I need borates and how much? Thank you Dave G

These three images, snagged from Taylor's website illustrate correct CYA test interpretation: Take your CYA reading AFTER you reach...

I have been using BBB method all year for the first time and all my test results with the taylor kit adding bleach ea day are where they should...

My pool is running crystal clear after the algae debacle that lead me to this forum... Thanks so much for all of the assistance :) My pH is very...

I looked everywhere for this answer because I know it has to be here somewhere...but couldn't find it When you pour bleach directly into the...

I had a 15,000 gallon in-ground gunite/plaster pool built this spring. It has a waterfall from the spa to the pool and a pool fountain. It has a...

Are either of these methods much better than the other in preventing algae or other problems? My CYA is around 100. Up until now I am just using...

just opening pool, 21,000 inground, vinyl liner, sand filter. pool is clear, but does appear to have some light brownish on deep end of pool. it's...

I've been browsing the forum reading previous post since 8am (sorry boss!!) and as long as it has taken me to finally grasp my pool chemistry, I feel...

I was going to drain my spa water into the pool, The water looked good with a CL reading of 3 & ph at 7.4. Just to be on the safe side I poured 8 oz...

The Ph in my pool looks to be above 8.2, Please help me, How do I decrease the ph by spending least amount of money

Pool Forum, Hello! Thank you for building and maintaining this site, it has proven incredibly effective in assisting me with getting my...

Hello, We have recently installed the 22' x 52" intex AG pool. And of course we filled it before finding this site. So, I for see needing lots of...

I have been using my K2006 test kit and adjusting my own water for about 2 months now and so far so good :) Occasionally I will take a sample to...

Facts: Indoor Home Pool Age 4 years Plaster finish Size 12x16 – approx. 7000 gallons Sanitation via UV and a 3” chlorine tab each week...

Stumbled upon this site looking for solutions to our problem of our pool not being able to hold chlorine for the last couple of years. Has been a...

Hello pool community. First time posting and hope this outreach reaches you well as your input will be tremendously important. I wanted to reach out...

Hi, Just opened my 30k gallon pool a week ago. Some background info: Pool has a sand filter and sand was replaced last year. Pool is...

So I put up our new pool, Pro Series 14x42 steel frame. I am guilty of not doing my complete research and have myself in a mess. It took us a week...

I am lazy and don't want to measure my new pool. It's an odd twisted peanut shape. Maybe I would like to measure it but I don't really know how. So I...

My pool just got resurfaced with pebble sheen and a measure at the water meter during fill up showed it is 14,000 gallons. I've been following...

I just bought my first real test kit (K-2006) and tried to test Free and Combined Cl. I used the 25 ml sample size. Free Cl measures 1.0 ppm (5...

We took the mesh safety cover off of our pool Memorial Day weekend, only to find that the pump died. Finally had a new pump installed this past...

Hello Everyone! Just a quick question from a very pleased BBB method user. All of my levels are good thanks to this method. Saves me lots and lots of...

FC 6ppm CC 0.2 PH 8.0 very red TA 150ppm CH 60ppm CYA 0 30L x 12W x 8D x 4D x 7.48 = 16157 Gallons In ground pool. Very old. We had it...

Watermom, please explain this more? I'm curious... Here is what you had said: Mix a cup of pool water with a cup of distilled water and use...

Long story short Just bought the house in September. My first pool. It never was crystal clear last year, so I had it closed by a local pool co....

For the most part, I've had good numbers since I got rid of the swamp. I have had up to 2.5 CC and my pH has been a little low, needing as many as 6...