I am ready for BBB. My numbers are...

[brent.roberts]

One of the tricks I learned on this site for harsh water is to add some salt. I tried it last summer and the family noticed the difference immediately. You can search here to find the right amount. Go slow, adding a bit, swim a bit, add a bit more.... repeat as needed. We stopped just at the point that you could barely detect the taste.

As I recal I added about 4 bags of 40 lbs each to our 16 x 32 IG ( about 17,000 to 18,000 gallons )

Good luck

[slater1182]

Great Feedback, Big Thank You.

some more infomation on my pool. In ground, plaster surface 16k gallons.

My water is clear. No murky or algae issues. which is good.

My goal is to be rid of the "pool guy" and maintain myself. I want to have the "right" mix of chemicals. Not just puck it and shock it as the pool guy does.

my next steps will be:
1. order testing kit x234
2. determine correct levels and re-post
3. if cya is in fact that high try and reduce
4. bring CL in line w/ lowered cya levels
5. I will read about the adding Salt online

I will repost when numbers are in from home test....
Have a great week...