First summer on BBB method a success!

I moved into this house which included the in ground pool 10 years ago. For 9 years I followed the advice of the pool store. This spring I found this website and began following the BB method.

I bought a Taylor K-2006C and threw away my test strips. I tested and adjusted my water 2 - 3 times per week, even if it was cloudy or rainy all week. I know exactly where my CYA levels are (60) and my FC is maintained at around 7 - 9 ppm. I did not re-instal a new Nature 2 filter this year - the chamber is empty.

This is the first year ever that my water has remained sparkling clear at all times! I have not had one flair up of green algae on the walls as I have had every year before (especially in August). I have not had to backwash my DE filter once since after the first week when opening the pool.

For once I feel like I have some control over my water chemistry rather than the other way around. I used to take a sample into the pool store and go home $150 poorer with a box of chemicals and some instructions of what to add when. I haven't added it up, but I know I saved money with a few PH and alkalinity adjustments using Borax and baking soda, CYA adjustments with a bag of CYA purchased online, and FC maintained by 8.25% bleach at $2.99 a gallon.

I just want to thank Poo ldoc and all the other leaders of this site for taking the time to help people enjoy their pools! Thank You!

Congratulations on successfully taking control of your pool!

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