Forum: Testing and Adjusting Pool Water Chemistry

Here is a visual matching colors of OTO results to approximate chlorine readings.

All my numbers are good ch. is 3.0 everything is fine but no reading on cya. I use my 2006 kit and as you know the top of the scale is 30. At that...

Ok opened yesterday..threw in bleach and borax These are the numbers today FC 4.5 CC .5 CYA little less than 40 TA 90 PH 7.7 (was 7.2 when...

In what order do you do your water tests? Even with rinsing the comparator tube, will a preceding tests taint the results of the previous? ...

I have a 8300 gallon above ground, vinyl liner pool with sand filter. Didn't winterize properly, and pool got away from me. (Think swamp). Due to...

I have a PS233 test kit, but it is (obviously) old. I need to either get refills or a new kit. I see mention of a PS234 kit, but it looks like...

New member here. Bought a house last year that has a pool. 30,000 in ground with vinyl liner. Last year used pool store BioGuard products. Took...

Hello, I have been reading many post on this. I am confused at how to do this test. When doing the test and pouring the solution into the test bottle...

Our pool was completed in Feb 2014 Inground~~Pebble Tec~~L-Shaped~~Pentair Variable Pump~~Pentair SWG~~Solor Panels The only problem we are having...

To make a long story short. Opened pool, started pump, pump burnt up <24 hrs. later. 2 weeks later i get a new pump put in and started cleaning (It's...

Hi, first timer here. I recently got the Taylor 2006 kit and looking to do the BBB method. Initial test returned no chlorine, I kept adding dpd...

There are so many different types of testers. What are the most important factors to consider when buying a tester. I have an inground pool using a...

I have read a few different number for a good cya lvl some have said 50 and others 80. I have mine at 69. Also with goods cya levels how much longer...

How to start my pool off with the BBB method? Its a 5,500 gal above ground vinyl pool.

We just bought an above ground 22' round, 52" deep pool. Luckily, we found your forum immediately. It was extremely helpful! Pool's up, water's...

Ok... I know I should just look at the results and read what they mean instead of the shortcut of just posting them here, but I cant't resist....

Just got my Taylor test kit in today and wanted to check my numbers. PH - 7.5 FC - 8 CC - .5 TA - 130 CYA - 70 I added 5 lbs of stabilizer...

Do I need to drain my pool? Levels were just as high last year and didn't have any issues with cloudiness.

Hello everyone. I have been a successful BBB user since my 18k concrete pool was built 10 years ago. Just opened for the season and would like...

Hi, New here and had some questions. I have an in ground gunite pool, and have the Goldline/Hayward SWC system. I just tested my water and the...

I am new to this forum. Where can I find the basics I will need to adjust levels?

This is a new post as Big Dave asked me to clear up the mess I left on the original conditioner gone. Here are my reading and pool products on hand...

Hello and thanks everyone for such a nice forum with a lot of helpful people. I do have a few questions and will be very greatfull with advice and...

Ok yesterday I put in a gallon of liquid conditioner as my cl reading was 3.0 and I didnt want to lose it. Today I have no chlorine and no...

I'm going to purchase a test kit and was wanting know your thoughts on Taylor k-2005 and the Taylor k-2006c. I live in Houston Tx and have a 30,000...

I had some problems with FC staying at 1, so last night I used enough bleach to get it to 18ppm. I tested at about 7:30pm and it was 18ppm. I...

Hi. Very frustrated new pool owner here! Bought a house with a pool and just trying to open it. its a 20X40, 34K gallons. I opened the pool 2...

The BBB method was going beautifully for me until 2-3 days ago. We had massive amounts of rain Friday, more Saturday, and all day Sunday as well. ...

Hi I am new to this forum, but I have been reading some posts and I am convinced that the BBB method is the way to go. I am setting up a 24' x 52"...