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I haven't been here in a VERY long time and was wondering if Ben was still selling the kits. Time for a replacement for me. Thanks so much! :)
I ordered the new test kit last fall and opted to get delivery this year. I don't think the salt test were included. I don't know for sure. Will I...
I guess the heading says it all. I have not tested or added chems since I closed it up in early November. Also, how do I figure the volume of my...
I'm getting ready to buy a house that has an inground pool and a hot tub and I need a place to start learning what it is we'll need to do to make...
About 6 years ago I stumbled onto this website and learned a lot of good info. Unfortunately for me I haven't been able to access here for a while...
Until I can buy a new test kit I am using my kit that only tests up to 5 ppm of chlorine. I know I have read on here before about using that test...
Here's the deal. We just had our pool installed (specifics are in my signature). I've been testing the water almost daily (only skipped a day or...
We have been having problems with our pool for a while and finally seemed to get them under control. But today I tested and it seems our pH is low! I...
I have Ben's test kit with the combination PH and Chlorine tester. I have a hard time telling the difference between the shades of red. I can't tell...
We finished our new IG, 11,000 gallon, plaster pool and spa with a SWG, in September 2005. The first thing I did was fire the pool man that came with...
Hi, I just found this forum and looks like there's lots of good info here. I have a small IG gunite pool (10k gal), chlorine with a DE filter. I'm...
Has anyone else tried this CL test method? I am a colorblind CPO. It really works great.
Currently, once a week I add about 1/2 gallon of acid to my pool to bring it down from 7.8ish to 7.2 It's a new pool (Oct) and I've got a SWC. Was...
I dont want to go to a pool store, so does home depot carry something like this? whats the cheapest place to get it?
What would the difference be in attempting to raise pH of using one versus the other? Is there any harm in the soda ash? I know Ben recommends the...
I will be getting a vinyl lined pool with SWG. Will I still need a test kit as comprehensive as Ben's? I have read mention on here before of a...
Just started up my new 10000 gal Pebbletec pool 2 weeks ago. The pool company came by within those 2 weeks a few times and took care of the water for...
Here are my results. (i have a 25k gallon IG concrete (i think) pool) FC-0 (as expected) TC-0 (as expected) CC-0 (as expected) PH-8.0 Alk-60...
Is there a formula you can use to find out how long it takes for your water to fully cycle through? I had to backwash this morning and add more...
Typically I lower the total alkalinity with acid, and it always stays in line with my ph, however now my ph is around 7.5 but my total alkalinity is...
Pool is IG, plaster, one week old. 33,000 gals Chlorine is 5ppm (Just shocked it last night, it will probably be gone this afternoon.) Ph is 7.0...
My initial reading this year was over 100+ . When I started filling the little tube, I would be less than 1/4 inch and the black dot was gone. I...
Which chlorine test Kit for numbers over 5 should I get and where can I get it? An example would be if one wants to know if one has 6ppm versus...
Okay, I usually just scan your posts and keep quiet, but this year I have opened my pool and have a little problem. Here are my measurements for...
My gunite pool is about 3 weeks old now. I have been keeping the water balanced with Ben's test kit. Today's readings are" FC 1 or 2 PH 7.8 ALK...
Hi everyone, We just had our new IG gunite pool plastered and filled on Monday. The guys came out today for the initial start-up and added 2...
Hi, My water calcium Hardness tested at 150. I believe it's supposed to be around 220. What do I add (obviosly calcium, but how) to raise it. ...
I ran out of Ben's cya reagent and I've preordered a new kit. Last week, I tested my cya, but didn't have enough of Ben's reagent to fill up my...
Hello!! We just refilled our 16' x 24' x 48" AGP after draining, releveling, installing a new liner and building a deck. Now, I did pretty good...
I've had the 233 kit for a couple of years and just noticed something about the CYA test. The instructions on the box say to first fill the...
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