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I performed the test again that evening (5-28) and then did the overnight zero loss test. I finally was able to get zero loss. Just about everything is balanced, just working on getting my CYA up a bit more and letting the FC drop down to normal levels (it is at 14ppm right now). FC - 14 CC - 0...

chem geek, Thanks for the info. I just ordered the Taylor K-1766 from TFTestkits along with some other refills. I will try both ways of testing and see which I prefer.

That is a great tip! Do you have to add more drops of the reagents when doing a 20mL sample?

I just ordered a glycerin filled 0-30 PSI one from this same eBay seller. Thanks for the link!

Got it, your right I am being anal about it. Thanks for your insite on the meters.

8:45am - FC at 25.5, I think the loss is due to the rain we got last night, but will do test over again.

I am sick of replacing my 'el chepo pressure gauge every year. It always gets stuck in a single position that looks like the needle wrapped around past the max PSI reading and stays there. I have to replace it every year. Are there better higher end oil filled gauges available, that maybe have...

JasonLion, Can you be more specific on "It can be a pain to use", as the instructions seem very straight forward to me, see below. Also can you state what meters your referring to specifically by name, in the less than $250 range? 1. Rinse and fill sample tube to 10 mL mark with water to be...

EDIT: Found the instructions - the Taylor website isn't the best I have ever seen.....

Hi, FrustratedPoolMom! Long time no type - I remember you assisted me last year. Nice to hear from you again!

What do I do if I get more than zero (0) loss? Do I just wait and do another overnight loss test and keep doing it, making sure to keep my pool at "normal" shock level of FC 16 ppm, untill I get zero loss?

11:10pm - FC is at 26.5 ppm (I hope I waited long enough ~40 minutes, but had to test now as thunderstorm is rolling in & will be here any minute). I think this is close enough to max Shock level of 29. So let's see if it will hold overnight. I think I might get some loss due to any leftover...

Too All, I get what your saying, but I want to know my salt level before I even put the SWCG in-line. I remove the SWCG and replace with a dummy cell at pool closing. Case in point: This year during the winter I lost 24 inches of water due to a small seepage leak from around the light fixture...

So, here is what I just did. I added 3.5 gallons of 1 year old 12.5% Liquid Chlorine, that is actually now 3% Chlorine. Then I added 3 lbs of 73% Cal-Hypo Chlorine. The combination of both should get me to my highest allowed FC Shock level of 29ppm (per the Pool Calc for my pool). I will test...

After testing just now my FC is at 15. Which means my 1 year old 12% liquid Chlorine is only 3%. I am going to pour in the last 3.5 gallons I have, which, at 3%, should bring my FC up to ~19 (3ppm above shock level). My whole issue was the darn lost percentage of the liquid Chlorine. I was never...

I am doing the overnight test right now. Going to test now (10pm) and then test in the morning (9am). I just was reading the thread about Bleach shelf life and think that the Liquid Chlorine I have is probably at about 5% or 6% due to me having it so long. It is not quite 1 year old (about 11...

Trouble holding FC shock level overnight I got a question about my FC level dropping so much over a 24 hour period. Pool was left covered with a solar cover for entire 24 hour period. Yesterday my FC was 19 ppm today it is 12.5 ppm. I am trying to make it so I get zero loss overnight. I do have...

I am still having an issue holding Chlorine Shock levels over night. Last night I added 1.5 gallons of 12.5% liquid Chlorine to bring my FC level up to 20.5 ppm, this afternoons test results using the TF-100 test kit are below. FC - 11.5 CC - 0 PH - 7.5 TA - 90 CH - 110 CYA - 50 Salt - 2900 -...

I am in the need of a accurate and reliable Salt testing method. I would like the forum members input - I am looking at the Taylor K-1766 or a Digital meter (I don't mind calibrating it or the cost). I have read every post I could find on hand held digital salt testers (LaMotte & Goldline) and...

I got a question about my FC level dropping so much over a 24 hour period. Pool was left covered with a solar cover for entire 24 hour period. Yesterday my FC was 19 ppm today it is 12.5 ppm. I am trying to make it so I get zero loss overnight. I do have a tiny bit of organic material (dead...

Finally did my own test with my TF-100 test kit. FC - 19 CC - 0 PH - 7.4 TA - 90 CH - 90 CYA - 35 Salt - 4500 Borates - 30 Added 50 lbs of Haviland Salt Support (Borates & CYA) to bring my Borates up to 50-60ppm. This should also bring my CYA up 25-30 points then I can adjust from there. I...

Jason, I do have my own TF-100 test kit, just couldn't find it until late tonight. That is why I took sample in to the pool store. Sorry about the long post it was buried in there that I have the test kit. I just need to do all my own testing and forget the darn pool stores - they frustrate me...

JasonLion, Thanks for the quick reply. What is the shelf life of the Aqucheck Salt test strips? I ask because I got mine from the Forum last year, and when I tested Salt today the little yellow line ant the top that is supposed to turn dark never did. But I got a reading of 4500 (about 600...

Hi all, Got my pump circulating water 2 days ago. Pulled cover off 1 day ago. Water is crystal clear. Today vacuumed pool, brushed sides. I need a little assistance getting started this year, as I always forget what to do first. P.S. I do have Borates in my pool but did not test them yet. I use...

Dave, Ah, no I didn't - I have "city" water - but have not tested it.

Read above - yes, atleast 3 ways, Rain, from the hose & also power washing.

No, I am not experiencing a nagging pH rise at all, if anything it is a little low right now (7.4) due to the recent rain. I was going to aerate later today to get it up to 7.7. So I will just leave TA alone for now - Thanks!

I don't think Aeration raises TA, but it does make pH rise. I did have a hard rain and I also power washed the concrete deck around the pool. I tried not to get much of the washoff from the deck into the pool, but some may have gotten in. This might be why my TA has risen, between the rain & the...

What makes my TA rise? After spending almost a week adding Muratic Acid and then aerating, repeating & repeating, I was able to get my TA to lower from 110 to about 75-80. Now 10-12 days later the TA has risen to 100 again. I have added about 1 inch of make up water and we had 2 thunderstorms...

Thanks!