1st of the season test results, not bad??

[faithfulfrank]

Well, after adding two boxes of Borax, the pool's ph is now 7.5

I have a few concerns about some small differences with my pump/filter this year, but I'll give it a few days, then post if needed.

Frank D.

[Watermom]

Your ph looks good at 7.5. Now, add a little baking soda and try and bring your alk to 80-125. Glad to have you back on the forum this season!

[faithfulfrank]

Thanks Watermom,
You've always been a great help. I'll add some baking soda today.
I'm a true believer in the BBB method, but Friday I did add a LITTLE super clarifier that I had from a few years ago.....the next day, the pool is now sparkling.

It probably wuld have gotten there anyway, but I may have a few minor filter concerns....(I'll keep an eye on it and see....I'm probably just being paranoid) so I took the shortcut. (I almost feel guilty)

Most people around here do not have their winter covers off yet. In western NY, you usually don't do the pool or the garden until this weekend. We have 3 month summers if we are lucky........

That is why a few months ago we took a big step towards retirement and bought a house in Florida......cannot wait to live there full time once I retire.....in exactly 1499 days......

Frank D.