Hi Everyone:

So my pool specs are below. i do not understand how to test my CYA, so if someone could please tell me how to do that iit would be awesome. Thank you

12,000 Gallon
Brand New Sand Filter
Barracuda Vacuum
Kidney Shaped Dive pool 9.5 ft deep
Chlorine: 10 (I think as I use the cheapo test kit that only shows 5 and it is at least double that color)
pH: 7.4
ALK: ? (how do I test for this)
CYA: ? (same as above)

I have about 12 gallons of standard bleach, a bag of baking soda, and Botox standing by awaiting instruction. So far I have put (4) ea. 1 gallon bleach and scrubbed my pool about 3 times a day for the past two days and nothing has happened. I have spoke with my friend who uses the BBB method and he said to add bleach until it begins to clear but I didnt think that was correct. Please advise when anyone can. Thank you and excuse me for my lack of Pool chemistry knowledge. I am attempting to learn it. thank you again.

David Lindley
PHX, AZ