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So I tested earlier and got the following: FC 0 TC 0 PH 7.8 TA 120 My concern now is that my chlorine seems to disappear astonishingly quickly. I put in enough on Monday to kick it up to 4ppm but its gone now, or at least that's w hat the test tells me. Is it normal for it to disappear so...

That is actually *really* useful to know. I had gotten it thinking I'd be able to use it for the overnight superchlorination, but sadly, it does not test for chlorine levels above 5. So I had held off using it at all, thinking that I really really should get the FAS-DPD test, and that Leslies...

Right now I'm using 6% Clorox bleach. It takes a few cups to get the FC higher, but I can get 4.5 gallons for 10$, so it works out. I've also found some dry acid I forgot I had and will use to lower the pH a little. As for a warranty, I don't think the warranty is transferable between owners...

Thanks for the reply! I have a DPD Deluxe kit from Leslies, so I can't really test everything. My budget for the pool this year took a rapid decline when i had to buy a new pump, so the testing kit got the short end of the stick. I'll start testing on my own tonight with the kit I have and see...

So i just got back from Leslies and they told me to put in some hardness plus into our pool. My question is: Is hardness plus really needed in a vinyl pool? I was of the understanding that it really isn't that vital, but i don't know. here are the numbers their test gave me: FC: 0 TC: 0 pH: 7.8...

Looks like that may be the only option. There's also a 45$ test kit that is like half the dosage of the first that i'll look into. looking at it some more in store and found the DPD kit doesn't test above 5, and as my shock level looks to be @ 15, I don't think it would be very helpful. thanks...

Hello All! I've been reading the site here and am really glad to have found a place that seems so helpful. I bought a house in New England that came with a pool a few months ago, and due to my own laziness/ignorance and a leaking/broken pump it has become swampy green. I have gotten a new...