Forum: Testing and Adjusting Pool Water Chemistry

First post - great forum full of lots of good advice! Just spent an agonizing weekend draining, acid washing, patching, refilling, and balancing...

We just put up an AGP -- Intex ultra frame 20'x48". I have not yet put any chemicals in the pool. I was hoping for some input on where to start.....

I tried to post in the chemical forum but it would not let me post, I have no idea where this should be but here it goes: I have read on here...

Question #1: Once I obtain my CYA level, does it stay the season, or do you have to replinish from time to time? Question #2: I live in central...

We are new pool owners and new to this Forum. We have a 16,500 I/G gunite SWG pool. The Filter is a Jandy CL460 Cartridge Filter and we have a...

I had this same issue last year with my trusty K2006 test kit. I initially thought it was my reagents, but when I replaced them it persisted, last...

My pool water is foamy. Any suggestions?

I have heard that you can use bleach and baking soda instead of regular pool chemicals. I have a 24 ft round above ground pool I just need the...

Hi, In the desert where I live the water is hard and it's necessary to drain your pool every several years. I'm at that point, as my pool just...

Do most of you turn your filter off or leave it running when it rains?

My Taylor K-2006 test kit was purchased several years ago. Would the cyanuric acid reagent still be good? The kit was stored outside all winter. Just...

Can’t get CA to register I am having problems the CA will not register. I have added conditioner that is 99% cyanuric acid 7.5 Lb over 2 days and...

I have been a lurker for sometime but I need help with my CYA. 19,000 Gallons ABG Vinyl Pool Sand Filter 1.5 hp pump (I think) Opened the...

Anyone ever have Cal-hypo turn gray? I have a couple pounds of it in one pound bags from last year. I used one and it was white. When mixed in a...

Hello, Well, the kids are pestering me for a pool and rather than rush out and get just any pool I thought I would do some research online...

I have a 20,000 fiber glass pool and need to drain it half way or all the way, when I tested the Cyanuric Acid levels it was around 140. I had to add...

Hi there, been lurking about for a couple of weeks and trying to learn what I can. Could use some help.. I bought a 12' diameter Intex pool and...

Hey guys. Ok so the pool is clean. After being drain cleaned and filled with new water the filter is on. I used my Taylor just now and here are the...

Does it hurt to swim in your pool if alkalinity is high but ph is 7.5?

Now the water smells, and I have no chlorine, (strip test). I have read the FAQ's and am now more confused than ever...and this is my 4 yr. with a...

recently purchased a 14 foot by 42 inches self rising ring pool. Do I really need all these chemicals for such a small pool? The water is crystal...

I have an Intex 18ft diameter, 4 ft deep pool, am using a GAME sand filter and was given BioGuard Stingy sticks. Where the heck do I put the stingy...

Any idea where I could buy a Taylor k-2006 Kit in Canada? Amazon.com says it does not ship this product to my address, and amazon.ca does not have...

I'm new to this forum and am looking forward to switching how I maintain my pool. We purchased a 4,000 15' above ground with a cartridge filter. ...

Has anyone tried any of the "5-way" test kits available on ebay such as the Kokido such as the K331SW?

I have a above ground 4 foot deep round pool. It is green & I cant even see the bottom. I have everything running and I have dumped in gallons upon...

I have a pack of test strips (hth) left over from last year and I have a small pack I received this year (aquacheck) with some chemicals I ordered on...

I am new to this forum and new to the bbb method . I have a 24 ft x 52 " above ground hard wall vinyl lined pool ... 15,000 gallons . here are my...

hey everyone have a 30,000 gallon inground pool here are my readings fac - 0 (Free available chlorine) tac - 1 (Total Available chlorine)...

I've been thinking of adding borates to my pool as I've seen numerous posts indicating it can be beneficial. Is there any kind of drops based test...