Recent content by giffman67

I finally got a TF100 kit and started using it a couple of days ago. I'm also still using the Basic K-1001 and Bio Guard Multi Test 1200V kits that I had previously purchased. Figured I might as well use the K-1001 / BG kits up and have the ability to triple check my results while I'm...

ok. Thanks.

Just curious what some of you do if you forget to add bleach in the evening given that adding it in direct sunlight causes it to disappear almost right away. Is it a waste of time to add the necessary amount once the sun is up? Should I just wait til the sun is off the pool, re-test, add as...

will it stay at that level if I use the BBB method? From what I'm reading I gather that using pool store chemicals it will rise consistently...but strictly by following the BBB method it won't. Is this correct?

Ok. Read the extended test kit directions. Thx

I've read on this site that this kit can test chlorine up to 50 ppm...but looking at the pictures of the test cells it looks like they only have one more "window". I.e. chlorine looks like it only goes up to 6 and ph up to 8.4 ?? What am I missing? I've been using a Taylor K 101 Basic kit...

Re: New BBB - a few questions about CYA/chlorine and pump ti Good information. Thanks. Yep.... been getting hosed for about $150/mo playing the yo-yo game at the pool store. No more. Just to show you how far off they can be - I had them test the water just for fun yesterday. CYA was 83...

Re: New BBB - a few questions about CYA/chlorine and pump ti Read the page on OCLT. I'll try it and see what happens. So FC can drop as much as 1 ppm overnight and still be considered ok? I figured it shouldn't drop hardly at all.

Re: New BBB - a few questions about CYA/chlorine and pump ti I'm testing FC and PH with the "Basic" Taylor kit and FC, PH, acid/akali demand and TA with a BioGuard test kit. Having the pool store test it about once a week and then comparing notes. ...I said "gallon" of Clorox, it's actually...

I've done a fair amount of reading over the last couple of weeks and feel like I've got a decent handle on the BBB process....but I have a few questions. 30,000 gal pool, Hayward 1.5hp pump, vinyl liner. Live in SE. Pool gets full direct sunlight from 10am until 6pm. CYA 85 FC 2.0 PH...