Need Help!

[wxwmn02]

One more question...why is the Taylor K-2006 better than strips? I have only been a pool owner for 2 years (this being my 2nd summer) so I am a newbie.

[Watermom]

Hi again!

We like readings from drops based kits because they are more accurate than the strips. Also, pool stores will give you widely varying results. That is why we recommend doing your own testing with a good kit.

Did you also use cal-hypo as your source of chlorine last year? Getting a calcium hardness reading for us will be important as well as the other things -- pH, alk, cya, and at least two of the following three: FC, CC, TC.

Your filter pressures sound about right. My clean pressure is around 10-12 usually and I typically backwash when it hits around 20 or so.

I am thinking this is probably a vinyl pool, probably above ground. Is that right?

We'll be looking for your test results and then we'll help you get this pool sparkling!