Forum: Testing and Adjusting Pool Water Chemistry

Does anyone know where I can find more info on the Pinpoint computerized water analysis system. I've been trying to find more info about this tester...

I tested my water this morning: 18000 gallons, gunnite pool/spa combo w/ aggregate finish FC 1.0 CC 0.0 Ph 7.8 TA 90 I have to assume the...

Brand new 18' x 40' vinyl pool, 3' to 6' depth. I used the test kit the PB left me (test strips, I know, get a better kit!) and here is the result:...

got these mumbers from retail store. 15,800 in ground pool Phx, AZ CYA: 106 TC: 3 FC: 3 PH 7.5 TA: 135 adj TA: 103

Ok...been reading threads and trying to decipher what I need to do. Second season with pool - first time problem. 18000 gallon vinyl pool...

700 gal spa overflows into the 15,000 gal pool and I run in overflow for 4 hours each morning with the chlorine generator (pool pilot) at 100%. At...

Finally I have figured out how to post. I have been reading, reading, and reading in order to understand this pool buisness. I have just purchased a...

If most state regs aim for 3 ppm chlorine and max 5, why is it safe to maintain and swim in chlorine levels higher than this, say 6, if CYA is higher...

We have a 12000 gal in ground gunite pool with a SWG. We plan on resurfacing and remodeling the pool later in the year. My fill water stats are:...

I have an 18x36 roman end vinyl in-ground with 4x6 steps, which makes it close to 42 in length. It has an 8.5 foot deep end and a 3 foot shallow end....

I have been unable to get my pool clear since I opened it about 5 days ago. Yesterday I added pool flock in a attempt to clear it up and nothing...

This is my first year opening our pool, I took a sample to the pool store and this is what the results are temp 78 saturation idx -1 TDS not...

Hi everyone....been lurking since pool was opened a couple of days ago. Am very interested in becoming a B/B/B convert. Hate being a slave to the...

The following site from the American Water Works Association and Rothberg, Tamburini & Winsor, Inc. have what appears to be a very good Langelier...

Hi folks, new guy here. I made the mistake of buying a pool that's a bit too large. It's about 44,000 gallons. I don't know much about pools or...

Thanks for all your help on other issues. What are the consequences of leaving my alk at 240. As I understand it, it will help my pH stay steady but...

What is the difference between DPD and OTO? If it's too in-depth to explain, then which one should I use for SWG? Just trying to make sure I use the...

FC......4.7 TC......5.0 pH......7.5 CYA....48 TAlk....84 Cal.....201............My pool looks great !! This test was done at my pool builders...

I want to test ground water runoff from the Mass.Turnpike can i use the test kit for that and does anyone know what kind of reading is acceptable for...

This is a way to extend the measurement range of your Test Kit. While awaiting the arrival of my PS234, I needed a way to verify that I was...

Good morning all. I joined last week. I have decided to make the switch to BBB as past sanitizing has put me in CYA hell. I have a 25,000 plaster...

just did my test and here are the numbers,we have had alot of rain the last 4 days,water is clear but notice brown stuff on botton of pool.Is there...

my walmart kit says you can't test for ph with cl levels above 5. I am concerned about my ph as I have shocked the pool and am keeping it that way...

A few querstions on Muriatic Acid and Dry Acid 1) Is it me or does anyone else in the Northeast - specifically NJ - have a problem finding Muriatic...

I'm at a loss here, I've been reading everything here and everywhere else about getting water to clear and nothing is working. I've been holding fc...

:confused: I am having an issue with a slight green tint to my pool. I opened a week ago and the pool has been clear util I put the recommended...

Hello all, I few years ago I bought from Ben a PS232 test kit.....and last year, or the year before I bought some refill supplies. All supplies...

My new pool was opened at the end of last July. We only got usage for two mo's. Pool company closed it and installed vinyl cover. When I opened it...

I have already done a search and nothing seems to fit my prob. I opened up last week. Adjusted my cya and ph and alk. Ran pool for a week at 6hrs a...

Quick question. Is there one thing that I should adjust before the other if multiple things need adjusting? For example, should acid be added to...