Here are my numbers from this morning:
FC-0.51ppm
TC-3.09ppm
CC-2.58ppm
pH-6.8
Hardness-46ppm
Alkalinity-42.2ppm
Cya.Acid-96ppm
Copper- 0.3ppm
Iron- 0ppm

I had the water tested my local pool store and they gave instructions on how to get it better. They said add stain&scale, alkalinity increaser, hardness increaser, shock, then tabs, in that order. (they included amounts and details instructions, which is great!) Sounds simple enough, but the money is the problem. Is there a way to do any of this with less expensive products? (lurking around the forum I have picked up on baking soda, borax, etc. would any of that help me?)

Unfortunately I don't have the chemical names of what I have added so far. I will try to get them and post them up here.

Thanks!!!


Quote Originally Posted by aylad View Post
Hi, and welcome to the forum!

We're going to need to know a LOT more about the pool before we can answer your questions. First, we need some equipment information--if you would take a few seconds and fill out this chart, it will help...
Pool Chart Entry Form
Pool Chart Results

Second, we need to know test results on your water, taken with a drop-based kit (no strips!). "Balanced the pH, alkalinity and brought the chlorine up to a suitable range" doesn't really tell us what we need to know.

Third, we need to know whether the fill water has metals in it, and we need a list of the chems that have been used in the pool so far (ingredients, please--not just product names like "shock").

If you'll supply that info, we'll be happy to try to help!