Help w/ Numbers

[mas985]

Yes, a water softner will help but you may want to test your tap water first to see what you are dealing with.

[dustybecca]

Is there a formula for how much acid to add and how long to wait before adding more?

[JohnT]

Is there a formula for how much acid to add and how long to wait before adding more?

Bleachcalc will do acid too. I usually wait 4 or 5 hours before retesting. Better to sneak up on the right reading than to blow past it at 70mph. I don't even retest everytime anymore. I know what a quart of acid will do, so I just add it and wait.

[dustybecca]

OK Ive got the pool churning, (aerating w/ fountain, garden hose w/ high pressure nozzle in one return and the other return pointed to the sky) I've added about 4 cups of acid. Now Im waiting. Ill let you know how it turns out. Thank you SO much for all your help!!!!!