Spring is finally here and as a still-inexperienced new owner, I broke out my shiny new Taylor kit today.

Last year I only used test strips on the pool water (new guy, remember). They always said my Ph was high. I just tested with the Taylor and it's saying 8.0. Pretty high. (I have done nothing yet this spring to open the pool yet. I'm just playing with the Taylor kit.)

Now here's my question: I also rinsed and tested the water at the hose end. It says 7.0. So does ph naturally go up over time? Is this pattern telling me something? Any thoughts are appreciated.