I had an interesting day. I had a hard time being sure about my CYA and Ph test levels so I headed to town to get a free pool store water test.
I went to three different stores in two towns (all close to me). Below are all the readings.
Mine
Ph 7.5
FC 4.5
TA 60
CH 120
CYA 30
Bor 50
Store 1
Ph 7.6
FC 3.5
TA 66
CH 190
CYA 68
Bor 58
Store 2
Ph 6.5
FC 4.0
TA 100
CH 150
CYA 90
Bor No test
Store 3
Ph 7.8
FC 5.0
TA 90
CH 200
CYA 40
Bor No test
I didn’t report Salt here as I know it’s slightly low but waiting until I can run the SWCG in the spring.
The one with the FC of 3.5 (Store 1) wanted to sell me some chlorine neutralizer. And stuff to raise the alkalinity. Quote (3.5 can ruin my vinyl over the winter.)
The one with 4.0 Chlorine (store 2) wanted to sell me some something to increase the CH to 200.
I guess I need to trust my own readings (eyes).
I went to three different stores in two towns (all close to me). Below are all the readings.
Mine
Ph 7.5
FC 4.5
TA 60
CH 120
CYA 30
Bor 50
Store 1
Ph 7.6
FC 3.5
TA 66
CH 190
CYA 68
Bor 58
Store 2
Ph 6.5
FC 4.0
TA 100
CH 150
CYA 90
Bor No test
Store 3
Ph 7.8
FC 5.0
TA 90
CH 200
CYA 40
Bor No test
I didn’t report Salt here as I know it’s slightly low but waiting until I can run the SWCG in the spring.
The one with the FC of 3.5 (Store 1) wanted to sell me some chlorine neutralizer. And stuff to raise the alkalinity. Quote (3.5 can ruin my vinyl over the winter.)
The one with 4.0 Chlorine (store 2) wanted to sell me some something to increase the CH to 200.
I guess I need to trust my own readings (eyes).