Recent content by Usmcmatthews

I'm using the TF-100 for testing.

So I realized 2 days ago that our outdoor plugs had tripped from a lightening strike on Tuesday. I got the SWG & sand filter working, added more salt cause it was a bit on the low end. Cycled the filter for over 24 hrs and tested. All readings are in ideal range except the FC, TC are both 0...

So last night at nightfall I added roughly 75oz of bleach to bring the FC up to 28-29. tested before bed and FC = 29, CC = 1.5 tested this morning, FC = 26.5, CC = 1.0 Hoping the SLAM will be done in another day or two *fingers crossed* As for the test numbers for the rest ( above in quote)...

What should the CC be ideally for my SWG pool?

Hi all! My husband and I are new to pool care. Got a used 16'x4ft Intex Ultraframe pool, came with an Intex SWG and an Intex Sand Filter. I was out of state at the time so my husband set up & opened it. After about a week there was an algae bloom. I found this site and after studying for a few...