Recent content by J Level

Dug in deep to learn about new pool chemistry and up keep after recently buying house with pool. Tested water (now usingTF-100 kit), in store at first, and have come to the conclusion I need to rent submersible pump and drain. Tested for partial drain potential - and based on testing, it would...

Store CYA was 158 on 3/29 (had tested independently at two stores and both were w/in 10ppm) - so appears to be relatively in line with TF kit test. It has been a manually chlorinated pool. Interestingly, I removed stabilized chlorine tabs (original source) over two weeks ago, to burn off high...

Thanks for the reply - great, scientific info! Yes - looking to refill to address/reduce high CYA (149) and high phosphates (3500) (from reading have learned phosphates aren't too important, but at 3500 don't mind getting lower). Not certain how to test for TDS...but assuming there's a...

Thanks for sharing your process! I am looking to perform a similar function -- sharing my info and a few questions.... Bought house somewhat recently (also in Tucson) - was having pool guy who used to service for prior owner continue for a couple of months. Tried to have him explain what he...

Bought house with pool a few months ago - managing a pool is new to me. Has been winter season (in Arizona, unheated) - so hadn't done much with it (adding a stabilized chrlorine tab here and there every week or so). Water has looked really good/clear. With swimming season coming around, I got...