1st test results--what a mess!

[azhobbs]

The pool looked a bit cloudy this morning so I ran some more tests and here is where I am
FC=13.5
CC=0
TC=13.5
pH=7.2
Alk=150
Cal=400
Cya=150 (as far as I could tell)
Temp=92

Same as where I started....
So I took a sample of my water to the local Shast...Store here in AZ and here are there results of my water...

FC=5 (I asked them and they said that is as high as we go on FC. hmmm....)
CC=0
TC=5
pH=7.4
Alk=150
Cal=660
Cya=284
Temp=92

Now I am not sure what to do other than maintain the CL level and try to bring down the ALK 30 pts. which I am attempting to do with Ben's method of aerating. I would like not to draing the pool until the end of the season, when it is do for a resurface and remodel. Can I limp along with this?

thanks

[KurtV]

I think that your high alkalinity may be a red herring. Low chlorination for your CYA level is a more likely cause of dullness/cloudiness.

The Best Guess chart calls for an 8-15 ppm chlorine maintenance level for a CYA level between 100 and 200 ppm and your CYA may be well over 200. If that's the cause, the only cure is to consistently maintain a higher chlorine level.

The other strong possibility is that your high calcium is causing the problem; other than partial draining and refilling, I don't know of a solution for that.

[duraleigh]

Hi, Max,

Please copy your post, delete your post from this thread, and paste it into a new thread that you start. That way, you'll get your own advice and we can keep this thread for "azhobbs".

It's too confusing to help two folks on the same thread. You'll get lots of advice starting your own.