Opening Pool Questions and Levels

[jrsdws]

I finally feel like I'm gaining control of my pool. It's taking some time and attention but it's working!!!

We're just maintaining chlorine levels now around 5-7ppm....time for a shock tonight though as there have been lots of swimming with sunscreen, etc., in this heat.

Currently: pH = 7.2 and TA is down to 350 from a whopping 520

The deposits/sandpaper gritty areas are starting to dissolve now....we just keep brushing and they're finally cleaning up.

[madwil]

yep, as you get the TA down, they'll dissolve back into the water...
sounds like you have control now- the pool is acting like you want it to, and usable!
The hard work is done, now just staying on top of it is a lot smoother!
I had about 10 people in the pool yesterday, and water is still crystal clear!

[jrsdws]

Too cold to swim here as of late, but chemistry balance is still underway and making progress. TA is down to 220 with a goal of 120 in sight.

Too all of those working to get your pools water chemistry right....PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE!!!!!!! Don't rush and don't take shortcuts...accept that it all takes time and effort and you'll get there.