Forum: Testing and Adjusting Pool Water Chemistry

Well, after much headache, my pool is installed and filled with water. It has been filled for about a week but I've been out of state and only just...

Okay... I have a cloudy pool that seems to be clearing somewhat. Here are my numbers. I have done some adjustments on my own, and I think I done it...

We received our Taylor K-2006 test kit today. As a reminder, our pool is an Intex above-ground, metal-framed pool, that holds around 4,600...

Hey y'all, Thanks to your good advice things are going pretty well with my pool. My one continuing problem is that I'm having to add what I...

i just started up the pump / filter on my abg pool ealrier today. pool = 25 X 15 in massachusetts. i did not cover in the winter and the pool is a...

Hello everyone.... I live in NE Pennsylvania and just opened my 24' above ground pool (13K gallon) this past weekend. I've decided to use the BBB...

Hi, Well, I believe my PH and chlorine numbers are not good. In just 3 days my PH has gone from 7.7 to 7.0. I tested the chlorine as was stumped...

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Ok. I understand the need for pool chemistry, of course. And my title seem a little rough, but even though I understand the targets, there are a...

I've been using bleach off and on for the last 6 years (can't use it when I'm out of the country). I remember a "know-it-all" at a pool store...

I know the measuring device only goes to 10, but I forgot how to measure shock at 20. Also, how long do I keep it at shock level? A couple of days...

What a wonderful forum! I am a new reader and am so impressed. I have the same issue with a high CYA, chlorine at 0, and ph at 7.8 and just have...

Hi, Crazy day. Not sure if I posted my numbers yet.. Here is what I determined from my kit. I used the 25ml sample to be a bit more accurate. ...

Hello, Been following forum and BBB for past few years and have used Taylor and hth test kits before so I have seen the cya test water get cloudy...

I've been using quite a bit of acid as I'm lowering the TA in my pool. I originally had a supply of 31.45% (20 degree Baume) provided by my former...

I am having a new inground pool installed and I am wondering if it is worth have an automatic pH monitor like a Polaris WaterMatic C2100 ORP/pH...

6500 Gal AGP Vinyl liner been set up for about a month (I used well water) So, I'm still having some trouble getting my water levels right. I...

So I bought my Taylor (Leslies branded) test kit last year and I'm pleased with it. I thought it was the k-2006 that is recommended here in pool...

I've been following the pool forum for 4 years and utilizing all the recommendations. I have a 21,000 gallon plaster pool. I have a Salt...

Hello All: I thought I'd post a new thread for this one. It looks like my "Chlorine Lock" is over thanks to all of you. Also, following your...

With all your good advice, I'm on my way to bringing my pool up to speed. Here's what I've done so far. Last night before I added anything the...

First thanks for the great site and all your help. I have been on the BBB method for almost 2 weeks now. My first step was to drain about 10000...

I have what might sound like a stupid question. My PH tends to hold pretty well. But my TA tends to run high, around 160. When I add acid to lower...

I have a friend who has a 30ft round AG pool. I calculate about 24000gal. She has been using tabs for years and recently noticed water bugs...

I have been struggling with getting all these levels where they need to be. This is my recent readings: Ph 7.8 Cl/Br .5/1 TA 190 CYA 0 TH 320 ...

i'm thinking this question is right in chemgeek's wheelhouse. it's been unusually hot and steamy here in beautiful cincitucky this year, and based...

Hi All, When I test my CYA and follow the instructions (Taylor K-2006), I don't get a CYA reading. BUT, I read somewhere on here (I think) about...

Does anyone know what is the difference between the two? The R-0014 came with my test kit and is called "Residential Series". The R-0004 is in...

Hello All: It started last week. Took my water to the pool store and was told to add 5 gallons/bags of shock until my chlorine held at 3, and it...