Is it OK ? I am a new owner of pool ...

[bestman]

I bought a house with a beautiful pool . After played twice last week , I begin to double about water quality. Today I get some tester ... Who can help to read ?


Thanks a lot .

 

[jblizzle]

Welcome to TFP!!!

We at TFP teach people to maintain their pools based on one critical thing: accurate test results. Unfortunately, test strips like you have do not qualify as accurate and are really not much better than guessing. If you want to take control of your pool and prevent problems, I highly recommend you invest in one of the Recommended Test Kits. The K-2006 might be your only option given your location north of the border.


Have you discovered Pool School yet? Start with these:
ABCs of Water Chemistry
Recommended Pool Chemicals
How to Chlorinate Your Pool

 

[pooldv]

Trying to read test strips in person is a guess at best. Trying to read them on a pic on who knows what kind of display is a disaster. Your best interpretation is the best you can hope for. But, it isn't very good unfortunately.

 

[bestman]

Ok, just purchased K2006 ... Will arrive next week ...

Stop swimming now on ...

Any other thing to do ? Thx .


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[pooldv]

It is safe to swim when
FC is above minimum for your CYA so the pool is sanitary
FC is below shock level for your CYA, [FC/CYA][/FC/CYA]
PH Is between 7.2 and 7.8
Water is clear

 

[bestman]

k2006 arrived


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[bestman]

 

[bestman]

I should start by this ?

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[pabeader]

Do each test in order. FC, CC, then pH, TA, CH, and then CYA

Post the results and we can go from there.

 

[Jezza]

Hey nice kit- the general order to perform the tests is

FC
CC
pH
TA
CH
CYA- should be performed on a sunny day, back to the sun at waist height

It is the same order on the test instructions. Post your results for us to look at if you like.

 

[bestman]

Thanks, here is first step result .

 

[bestman]

When I completed first test , the water turned to colorless. And after minutes , it turned to pink again!? Is it correct ?


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[Jezza]

Did you add the powder and it turned clear straight up (before adding R-0871)?

 

[bestman]

Did you add the powder and it turned clear straight up (before adding R-0871)?

I am sure for that .


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[bestman]

Test 2: PH7.8


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[max2k]

When I completed first test , the water turned to colorless. And after minutes , it turned to pink again!? Is it correct ?


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It is normal, it does that- all it counts is the immediate color change. You're quite low on chlorine and your CC is high- what are pH & CYA numbers?

 

[Jezza]

That would then mean no FC or chlorine in the pool -can you post up your full test results?

 

[bestman]

Test 3: Total Alkalinity 110PPM


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[bestman]

Test 4: Calcium Hardness Test:390ppm

 

[bestman]

Test 5 : Cyanuric Acid Test: 35or9?