Ok all I have right now are test strips and I know I need a better test kit.
Right now:
FC is ~3ppm
TA ~ 180
CYC ~ 30-50
pH ~ 7.8
Over the weekend I took a sample to the PS and it was close to these. I am running my nature2 (i know... i know) as a chlorinator only at this point with no mineral vessel added. The PS also told me that the CH was low and that I needed to add 5lbs of the calcium additive. I bought what they recommended and have added about a pound so far. Then I wondered if that even matters in a vinyl pool??
Right now:
FC is ~3ppm
TA ~ 180
CYC ~ 30-50
pH ~ 7.8
Over the weekend I took a sample to the PS and it was close to these. I am running my nature2 (i know... i know) as a chlorinator only at this point with no mineral vessel added. The PS also told me that the CH was low and that I needed to add 5lbs of the calcium additive. I bought what they recommended and have added about a pound so far. Then I wondered if that even matters in a vinyl pool??