balancing

  1. C

    Would love input on balancing my water & SWG question

    TA: 40 FC: 1 PH: 7.5 CH: 250 Salt: 2600 I’m fairly new at testing with the new kit from tsp. My pool is fiberglass and 14,500 gallons with a salt generator. The water is clear. I plan to shock it tonight with the low chlorine level, but should I adjust anything else? I have a pentair SWG...
  2. M

    Trouble balancing pool water

    Hi everyone, Thanks for the forum and advice so far. I have been reading through a lot (information overload) and have bought the Clear Choice Labs salt water testing kit. Have done a couple of tests and compared with the results from a store test, some differences but not too badly out...
  3. tradewinds

    How long does baking soda take to fully dissolve?

    I added 4 lbs to increase TA by 20 ppm and now my pool has a white film dust I keep brushing into drain but it comes back all over. What to do? Did I put too much? Was following the Taylor guide which came with the kit.
  4. Mark IT

    Muriatic Acid and Baking Soda

    Hi - I am a first-time pool owner. We broke ground Feb 18 and we began swimming in mid-March this year. I am trying to follow the TFP methodology. It seems that I am going through about a quart or two of Muriatic Acid per week and several pounds of Baking Soda a month. Not sure if this is...
  5. Sam8407

    Boric Acid. Any local options for purchasing?

    Hi all, I promise I’ve searched the threads for this question before posting. I am trying to figure out where to start looking for boric acid that I can physically purchase rather than ordering online. Even if I have to pay a few extra bucks. I’ve tried the big box stores, Home Depot, Lowes...