I only had test strips so I brought my water sample to the local Leslies store to be tested. Here is what the results were.
FC 5
TC 5
PH 8.5
TA 280
CH 350
CYA 65
So I proceded to do the acid-aerate treatment to get my TA in line. After pouring in 10 gallons of acid over the past 2 weeks I was making progress on the TA. Then two days ago, my test kit arrives and I do my OWN testing. This is waht I get.
FC 5
TC 5
PH 7.3
TA 200
CH 350
CYA 200
As you can see, the acid-aeration was working (notice the drop in the TA). But, now look at my CYA! They said it was 65 and it's really 200. So now I get to drain 65% of my pool water and start all over. I just wasted 10 gallons of acid and two weeks of time. So frustrated right now with Leslies and their pool water testing. Another reason to BUY YOUR OWN TEST KIT!
FC 5
TC 5
PH 8.5
TA 280
CH 350
CYA 65
So I proceded to do the acid-aerate treatment to get my TA in line. After pouring in 10 gallons of acid over the past 2 weeks I was making progress on the TA. Then two days ago, my test kit arrives and I do my OWN testing. This is waht I get.
FC 5
TC 5
PH 7.3
TA 200
CH 350
CYA 200
As you can see, the acid-aeration was working (notice the drop in the TA). But, now look at my CYA! They said it was 65 and it's really 200. So now I get to drain 65% of my pool water and start all over. I just wasted 10 gallons of acid and two weeks of time. So frustrated right now with Leslies and their pool water testing. Another reason to BUY YOUR OWN TEST KIT!