Hi I am new here and really enjoy reading this site with the wealth of knowledge. I am a new pool owner and want to keep my pool safe for the kids. I have a 14ftx4ft deep Intex above ground with the 1,000 gallon pump that it came with. I have started using bleach as my source of chlorine. I opted to buy the poolmaster 5 way test kit before finding this site and I am not ready to fork out $60 for the better kit, hoping that I can get by for now...
This morning I found that my levels are a bit off and before I get too far off base, I would like to hear your suggestions.
Poolmaster Basic 5 Test Kit-
FC- ~2ppm
PH- ~6.8
TA- ~60
Walmart Strips-
FC- 0ppm
PH- 6.8
TA- 40
TH- 100
CYA- 30-50
Any help would be greatly appreciated and I look forward to mastering the art of pool chemistry with your help.
This morning I found that my levels are a bit off and before I get too far off base, I would like to hear your suggestions.
Poolmaster Basic 5 Test Kit-
FC- ~2ppm
PH- ~6.8
TA- ~60
Walmart Strips-
FC- 0ppm
PH- 6.8
TA- 40
TH- 100
CYA- 30-50
Any help would be greatly appreciated and I look forward to mastering the art of pool chemistry with your help.