Newbie! needing help with chemistry. confused
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Cya > 100
Well, only got Like maybe 5-6 drops in before my little black dot disappeared. Looks like I will be draining some water. Any suggestions\pointers are greatly appreciated! Got the sump pump draining as we speak. I am going to love my next water bill.
Well, only got Like maybe 5-6 drops in before my little black dot disappeared. Looks like I will be draining some water. Any suggestions\pointers are greatly appreciated! Got the sump pump draining as we speak. I am going to love my next water bill.
Re: Cya > 100
You should probably have posted this in your original thread. I would say just drain 1/3-1/2 refill and test again
You should probably have posted this in your original thread. I would say just drain 1/3-1/2 refill and test again
Re: Cya > 100
You want the water to be at least 70 degrees or it won't read correctly. I set my sample water in the sun and let it warm up, then I put it int the test bottle and add the reagent. I have a kitchen thermometer I uses to check the temp of the sample
You want the water to be at least 70 degrees or it won't read correctly. I set my sample water in the sun and let it warm up, then I put it int the test bottle and add the reagent. I have a kitchen thermometer I uses to check the temp of the sample
Re: Cya > 100
Oh ok. My pool water is around 72ish. Whew. Thought Id wasted rageant.
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When I done the diluted test I got about the same resultS.
Oh ok. My pool water is around 72ish. Whew. Thought Id wasted rageant.
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When I done the diluted test I got about the same resultS.
You either have a possible record level of CYA or something is not right with the test.
And looking at your first few posts, given that you had 10-12 tablets in the pool at all times ... I am guessing the former.
Time to start replacing water. Leave at least a foot in the shallow end, refill, mix and retest. Although honestly, I think I would drain, refill, then drain and refill again before bothering with the test.
And you should order FAS-DPD and CYA reagent refills now so you do not run out.
And looking at your first few posts, given that you had 10-12 tablets in the pool at all times ... I am guessing the former.
Time to start replacing water. Leave at least a foot in the shallow end, refill, mix and retest. Although honestly, I think I would drain, refill, then drain and refill again before bothering with the test.
And you should order FAS-DPD and CYA reagent refills now so you do not run out.
Re: Cya > 100
It may take a couple of draining and refills to get it down. There is another post on here where they had to do 6 partial drains and refills.
It may take a couple of draining and refills to get it down. There is another post on here where they had to do 6 partial drains and refills.
I wish I just didnt do the test right. Lol. I put pool water in the squeeze bottle until it got to.the lower mark. Then, I added the 0013 reagant until it was to the upper mark. Shook for 30 secs. Then put solution in the tube until I couldnt see black dot. Correct? What is the fas dpd for?
Re: Cya > 100
Yes as long as pool is completely clear and you are not above SLAM shock levels and your PH is the right level. I probably would not swim though if you already started to SLAM
Yes as long as pool is completely clear and you are not above SLAM shock levels and your PH is the right level. I probably would not swim though if you already started to SLAM
Re: Cya > 100
Ph was yellow. No orange tint to it so I am guessing it is around the high 6 range since I did at least get a color
Ph was yellow. No orange tint to it so I am guessing it is around the high 6 range since I did at least get a color
Can I drain through the waste? I don't want to mess my pump up. I have my pool pump cover in there right now setting on the steps. Need a quicker way To drain.
Re: Cya > 100
Ughhh. Had a bday party this weekend. Just great. Maybe ph will come up with this first refill. It is a slow go with the pool cover pump draining it.
Ughhh. Had a bday party this weekend. Just great. Maybe ph will come up with this first refill. It is a slow go with the pool cover pump draining it.
Sounds like you did the test correctly. There should be a little settling time between when you stop shaking and you start to pour it in the tube (20 seconds or so).
Can you make the suction only come from the floor of the pool? It is a waste and NOT a backwash setting right?
If the answer to both is yes, then it is fine to drain with the pump. Just watch the pump as the water gets pretty low to make sure it does not start sucking in air.
Can you make the suction only come from the floor of the pool? It is a waste and NOT a backwash setting right?
If the answer to both is yes, then it is fine to drain with the pump. Just watch the pump as the water gets pretty low to make sure it does not start sucking in air.
I do know I have a waste and a backwash on my pump "dial" on top. I know the answer to that question but not the first one. I also know my skimmers have two holes. One can be covered by pivoting a plastic piece over it. Hope that helps.
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Re: Cya > 100
You can raise your Ph with borax. How are the rest of your test results? If your FC is above 10 Ph will read incorrectly
You can raise your Ph with borax. How are the rest of your test results? If your FC is above 10 Ph will read incorrectly
Do you have any valves in front of the pump?
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And how many skimmers? And do they all have 2 open holes?
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And how many skimmers? And do they all have 2 open holes?
Actually, I think there are 3 valves. One in front of pump. One in front of booster pump and one in front of filter
Two skimmer baskets and both have 2 open holes
Two skimmer baskets and both have 2 open holes