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Thanks for the reply and advice Dave! I added some liquid stabilizer this evening and will check my CYA level again tomorrow. Do you know if it is safe to add liquid chlorine or bleach while using the trichlor pucks? My inline feeder has several warnings posted to not add/mix Cal Hypo while...

Thanks for your reply and advice! I am testing daily while still in the 28 day start up period for the new pool. I am using the Taylor K-2005 kit provided to me by the PB. But it seems I am short a few supplies based on the recommended kits. I did add a bit of liquid stabilizer this evening to...

Hi Everyone. Having reviewed much of the content on this site, I think I may know the answer but wanted to gather your thoughts as well. My brand new 16k gallon pool with PebbleFina interior finish was filled less than 3 weeks ago. My levels are fairly stable, but there is virtually no FC in the...

Hello. I took your advice and purchased some 8.25% bleach last night and added it to my pool as instructed. The Lowes near me did not have muriatic acid in stock so I purchased some at another location this afternoon and will re-check my levels when I get home from work. And so, my levels taken...

Yes, I am now aware of this having read through a number of different posts in this forum. If only I had this information prior to making the purchase. I had originally intended to purchase a SWCG but was swayed by the salesperson to consider ozone and UV because with this setup I would only...

Thanks for the additional information. I'll give this a try. Considering you also have a PebbleFina finish I'm hoping this will do the trick. Painful to have these hot temps in the Northeast but not able to swim.

Message was well received! I think I misstated what I was really questioning which was, can I go ahead and just start adding all the other chemicals? The answer is obviously a resounding yes. I know th PH issue will be a constant battle. Being a first time pool owner I'm just overthinking...

Thanks! This was helpful, at the very least a sanity check for me. Did you just go ahead and start adding other chemicals to balance everything else out while the PH was bouncing up and down? That seems to be where I am at now. Do I continue the fight or just move ahead and add the other...

The pool was installed by a builder and, yes, they did provide advice on proper maintenance during the first 28 days. However, the guidance is a bit vague in terms of complete water care. They stress to first maintain a TA of 80-100 PPM and then bring the PH into a range of 7.2 - 7.6. Then, only...

Thanks for the feedback. The test results I posted are mine based on the Taylor 2006-K test kit and not the pool store's. Is the Taylor not a recommended kit? Also, is it fine for me to add both the acid and bleach on the same day? I have an in-line chlorine feeder already loaded with 1"...

Hello. I am new to this site and looking for some much needed guidance. I am currently in week 2 of my new pool startup and having difficulty balancing the water. The interior of my pool is a PebbleFina finish which I have been brushing regularly as it cures to remove the plaster dust, but I...