The pool store provided my results which I have attached. I'm concerned about the high tds at 3800 which they told me to remove and refill water but looking at precious threads seems like that I should not be concerned? I have approximately a 15,000 gallon plaster pool. They said I have a high pH 8 1 and low cya at 12. I just don't know what to do first. Also have yellow mustard algae growth which I have removed from walls but now Want to start the process of balancing my pool but again don't know in what order. Also do I shock the pool after?
Dont know where to begin as far as my readings go.
- Thread starter jarthurseven
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welcome to tfp
unfortunately pool store test results are very inaccurate
so reluctant to offer any advice, which may cause more harm than good
first step, order a quality test kit
www.troublefreepool.com
add 1.5 quarts of liquid chlorine daily
until you can supply some accurate test numbers
unfortunately pool store test results are very inaccurate
so reluctant to offer any advice, which may cause more harm than good
first step, order a quality test kit
Swimming Pool Test Kits Compared
What pool test kit should I buy? Why not use test strips? Our recommended test kits will pay for themselves in no time!
www.troublefreepool.com
until you can supply some accurate test numbers
If we believed the pool store tests (we don’t…), the issue is low chlorine causing algae. You’de be wise to not let them do any more testing and get one of the two recommended kits below to test yourself and use the SLAM process to fix the algae.
TDS is a mostly meaningless number.
Your going to have to SLAM your pool SLAM - Shock Level and Maintain
Then follow mustard algae protocol. Mustard Algae
In the meantime, Order the test kit, and 5 ppm of liquid chlorine daily until you receive it. Then post your test results.
Fill out your signature with details about your pool and equipment.
Then follow mustard algae protocol. Mustard Algae
In the meantime, Order the test kit, and 5 ppm of liquid chlorine daily until you receive it. Then post your test results.
Fill out your signature with details about your pool and equipment.
SoCalTFP
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- Jun 18, 2023
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- Pool Size
- 12000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Do this now. Read the other articles @RLP linked in the meantime. We can assist with guidance if the articles seem overwhelming. We just can’t do it without accurate testing, and nobody can. TF100 or Taylor K-2006C are one of the kits you need.
The 5ppm Chlorine daily will treat your pool in the meantime. If you post your pool volume we can guide you for how much Liquid Chlorine or Bleach that is.
The alternative is pay the Pool Store loads more money for treatments that likely won’t fix the issue, or pay a pool company to treat the symptoms without curing the disease. Both are significantly more expensive than accurate testing and fixing the problem.