Recent content by Aquaphobic

Lots of focus on Chlorine & pH, but we have to start with CYA. Also, I'm not clear on recommended ranges vs "ideal" ranges. I have a lightly used plaster pool in California moderate weather (not extreme) zone with an average of about 7 hours of sun on the pool. So if my CYA target is 30-60, I...

ajw22, Roger that, thank you for responding. Ttfn

Received TF-100, am getting started. Obviously unreliable readings would lead to poor pool water, wasted money on chemicals and electricity, and wasted time chasing non-existent problems, so... I have done a few quick tests on testing before pumps kicked in and after an hour or so of...

Be my guest, but I'm a first time user, so 'operator error' and my not understanding things may be most or all of the problem. If you need anything from me let me know. Good luck.

Thank you pjt. When needed I use muriatic acid, and I do know they are two different management issues, but I also know that raising and lowering chlorine has an opposite effect on pH reading. Being old school, key challenge is understanding and using websites and Apps. I'll get there in due...

Thank you Newdude. I checked 'on' both Hide 'ideal range' and 'Recommended range' alerts, checked checkmark at top to save, exited out of App, but both continue to show. Perhaps it will take time to take effect. In the meantime I will just ignore them. I've gone back and forth in the guidelines...

Subscribed to PoolMath Premium so I can use my basic Chlorine/pH test kit + Leslie's computer to begin logging while waiting for new TF-100 kit. PoolMath indicates "Ideal pH 7.6-7.8". I have adjusted to 7.7, but now target level is "7.4" (outside the 'ideal' range) and it's suggesting "Your...