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How are you testing? How are you chlorinating? What's the TA and CH of your fill water? Where are you located in TX? Assuming you have a recommended kit, during the TA test are you continuing to add drops until there is no additional color change?

Confirm you used a 10 ml sample.

For the FC test, use a 10 ml sample so each drop is 0.5 FC. Saves time and reagents.

Liquid Wrench Penetrating Oil would be my suggestion. Let it soak in overnight.

That's unusual. You might be able to replace the spring with a lighter one. You could, but there would be risk of valve mismanagement closing off all flow on the pressure side of your system. No. You don't need a check valve to protect your HP from a SWCG. The only reason you currently need...

Taylor makes dozens of kits. Some are better than others. What model are you using? (Put it in your signature.)

How are you testing?

When you're using the HP, the bypass should be completely closed so 100% of the water flows into the HP. At normal flow rates, the check valve will appear partially closed. This is normal. You need a check valve on the output of your HP for operating with the HP off and bypass open. Figure...

I have two Ledge Signature Chaise. They look good and they're well built and comfortable. What's the depth of your sun deck?

Get the blue bags of Diamond Crystal Solar Naturals. It may have a trace amount of dirt/rocks (although I haven't seen any in 4 years), but more importantly it doesn't have any added chemicals such as anti-caking agents or metals. At my HD, it's $6.50/bag if you buy 6 or more. Delivery was $9.

Almost 4 years. I've noticed I have a pristine pool that's easy to care for and has never seen a speck of algae. :)

@Texas Splash Looks like the OP already failed the OCLT with FC going from ~7.5 to zero overnight. Any reason not to immediately SLAM? Maybe I'm missing something.

No. At this point, your best option is getting a TF-Pro (or TF-Pro Salt if you have or will install a SWCG). Don't flinch at the cost, it's an excellent investment. It will save you massive amounts of money, time, and effort. https://tftestkits.net/TF-Pro-p118.html

Your #1 priority is getting a proper test kit. Otherwise, you're flying blind. You will never succeed with this approach. You need the right tools for the job.

It's safe. Sounds similar to my pool. I would highly recommend a SWCG, especially in our climate. It's by far the easiest, cheapest, and most convenient way to chlorinate. Measure the salt in your pool with a K-1766. You might be surprised how much salt you have already.