First time testing - check me please

[waterbear]

Bill,
Just a hint with the chlorine test. Use the 10 ml sample instead of the 25 ml. The resolution is .5 instead of .2 which is usually good enough and you don''t use as much of the R-0871 reagent.
Al

Already suggested that in my first post.

[Poconos]

Sorry Evan. Missed your comment. Deleted post.
Al

[CarlD]

Already suggested that in my first post.

Consider it the strength of re-iteration!

[btozzo]

Thanks everyone. Alright, so I think I'll take apart my filter and clean it for the 5th time this season! Then once that's done I'll add the CYA as you guys instructed. I can't have the circulation stop every night so I really want to take care of that first. I'll also keep vacuuming the hell out of it. If this doesn't make sense let me know. Thanks again everyone!

Bill

[waterbear]

Thanks everyone. Alright, so I think I'll take apart my filter and clean it for the 5th time this season! Then once that's done I'll add the CYA as you guys instructed. I can't have the circulation stop every night so I really want to take care of that first. I'll also keep vacuuming the hell out of it. If this doesn't make sense let me know. Thanks again everyone!

Bill

If your DE filter is rising in pressure fast then the grids might be fouled and in need of soaking in a good degreaser like TSP or automatic dishwasher detergent.