Quote Originally Posted by PatL34
You are probably doubling Ben's test figure for salt when you should be dividing by 2 to agree with pool store figure.

The ALK could use a boost up to 100 ppm with baking soda. Try a couple of lbs first. The CAL is within the ballpark for a plaster pool. The CYA could come up slightly to between 40 - 60 ppm, or whatever the SWC manual says.

Hope this helps.

Pat

Ok. I added two pounds of Baking Soda yesterday. I checked my TA and PH today. My TA went out to 80 but my PH seemed pretty high. I added some Muratic acid to help lower the PH. I then added two more pounds of Baking Soda.

My question is am I on the right track? From what I read I think I am doing everything right. Let me know if I should take a different approach. I am trying for a TA of 100.