My turn to ask questions

[KLHink]

So... the pool is clear and at 4:30 the readings were:
Cl 10-12 let's say 11 using 3:1 and 4:1 after a full day of sun,
(will bring it back to 15 later tonight with 9qts, right?)
pH 6.8 (a whole box,ok?
TA 50 (9lbs baking soda? and see what I get tomorrow?)
CYA 30 (just glad I can measure it!, should I adjust?)

The only thing greater than your patience has been your advice (or the other way round? Let me know if I'm on the right track...
Karen Lee

[aylad]

Hang in there, and keep shocking--the good news is that once you get it cleared up, it's MUCH simpler and a lot less work to keep it up! Go ahead and add a box of Borax to your skimmer--you don't have to wait until tonight. I would start with about 4 boxes of baking soda and then retest tomorrow before adding the rest. Leave the CYA alone, it's fine for now.

Janet

[duraleigh]

Hi, Karen,

Nothing to add to Janet's post other than to chime in my encouragement. I think you're doing well. Keep us posted

[KLHink]

I just came back from testing and
Cl= 12
ph= 7.2
TA= 100 (yesterday)
CYA= 30 (yesterday)

I have thing where I think they should be- pool looks clear needs, to be vacuumed but I didn't because my dad's SO is having a get together with her friends today, (she wouldn't lift a finger to help get it ready), just wants to lie on a float for hours talking.

I will start to let chlorine lessen tomorrow and try to keep it where, between 3 and 5? I think the rest is tracking good so far.

[duraleigh]

Good Job! 3-5ppm works.