If you own a spa pool or hot tub, it is important to understand that it requires a certain amount of owner maintenance to ensure it operates properly...

If you are using a proper test kit, such as the Taylor K-2006 or the TFTestkits TF-100 , then the Total Alkalinity (TA) test goes from green to red....

It will take 2 gallons of full-strength Muriatic Acid (31.45% Hydrochloric Acid) in 25,000 gallons to lower the pH from 8.0 to 7.0 and this can be...

You can use The Pool Calculator to calculate approximate dosages. I'd add half of what is indicated and retest, then add more if needed. Please get...

Was this sorted by any chance?

You are right. If the suggested hasn't worked for you, and that which involves rigorous scrubbing, you perhaps will have to give it a treatment...

If your pH is stable, you don't need to raise the TA. 70 ppm is fine.
That may not be enough if your CYA is at 100.
Don't you need to subtract 1/3...

I was surfing the web for alkalinity and I found myself in this page. I recently acquired a house with a backyard pool and I know nothing in pool...

5 gallons of 4:1 acid is more than a gallon of acid per day! That should drop your PH like a rock unless you have a huge pool.

What size is your...

Yippee - algae is gone. pH is low and holding. My water is now cloudy/milky. I added 2 lbs of shock and 2 clarifying tablets this morning. I'm not...

I presume your concern is with the smell, fuming and burn potential of muratic acid.

Given that you are using a SWG I would not recommend anything...

yes, I did. I was not sure if anyone would respond at all, so I felt compelled to try both places...it is very helpful that you responded, but I...

Perhaps consider a floating fountain that attaches to a pool return.

I have never worked up the numbers, but I suspect the air surrounding the water...

Hello everyone.
I'm very new in this..hope you guys can give me some advise here.
What i have as follows:
1ft (Length) x 0.5ft (w) x 1ft (H) tank -...

Assuming it is too high CYA, I would drain at least to the level keeping 3 -3 1/2 ft on the bottom.
If you pool is in the sand, rock or a high ground...

Check the levels of your metals. If your iron is high you will get a yellowish/brownish stain, which you can remove. Do you have well water?

Hi all
Im new to pool testing and maintenance and following a basic test i have the following results
PH Yellow ideal colour should be purple...