Help a complete newb before hubby takes over!

[mknauss]

That is the K1000. Is that all you ordered?

 

[SoCalTFP]

So I ordered this snazzy kit recommend since my dinky kit wasn’t enough…. Especially for chlorine?

So ultimately I needed the other “chlorine drop test” to record where?

PoolMath app only asks for “Free Chlorine”?

So I ordered this snazzy kit recommend since my dinky kit wasn’t enough…. Especially for chlorine?

So ultimately I needed the other “chlorine drop test” to record where?

PoolMath app only asks for “Free Chlorine”?

Here’s instructions for the FAS-DPD with the powder. Use the 10ml test.

This is for the Taylor kit but should be almost identical.

 

[Dirk]

Thank you for your help, ordered the TF100 kit.

So I ordered this snazzy kit recommend since my dinky kit wasn’t enough…. Especially for chlorine?

I thought you ordered the TF100. You basically ordered the same set of tests you already had (OTO and pH), neither of which are particularly adequate, except for the most basic "Does my pool have any chlorine in it at all?" test. I'm referring to either chlorine test. The two pH tests will come in handy.

Did you get the TF100 yet?

 

[sarmbrust]

Yes I got the TF100 but when I go to log my results into PoolMath it only asks for FC which is the basic test shown right?

I do have the “Chlorine Drop Test” powder and such but it states it makes it a different thing than FC?

 

[sarmbrust]

Here’s instructions for the FAS-DPD with the powder. Use the 10ml test.

This is for the Taylor kit but should be almost identical.

Yes I have the FAS-DPD and powder test. But do I do that just weekly? In the PoolMath app it’s asking for FC.

 

[sarmbrust]

That is the K1000. Is that all you ordered?

No I ordered the big Kit recommend.

I guess it’s the app that’s messing with me. I know I need to do the chlorine drop test weekly but I don’t log it anywhere.

 

[sarmbrust]

Our pool is still so clear. Even after rain and all the sun. I haven’t added anything but chlorine.

 

[mknauss]

OK -- so what you showed is primarily used for the pH. It is good to a FC of 10 ppm. The one you have now is good to a FC of 5ppm.

You test FC using the FAS-DPD. The R0870 powder and R0871 reagent.
See Extended Test Kit Directions Archives

 

[SoCalTFP]

Double post see below

 

[SoCalTFP]

1. 10ml pool water in first tube
2. 1 heaping scoop of R-0870
3. R-0871 until it turns clear, multiply drops by .5 to equal FC
4. R-003 5 drops, if it turns pink you have CCs add R-0871 until clear and multiply drops by .5 again for CC ppm

 

[PieterS]

Yes I got the TF100 but when I go to log my results into PoolMath it only asks for FC which is the basic test shown right?

I do have the “Chlorine Drop Test” powder and such but it states it makes it a different thing than FC?

The drop test with FAS-PDP DOES measure FC (free chlorine) and does it most accurately. That's the test you should be using 90% of the time. Not sure where you get the 'weekly' interval from - you should be measuring more frequently, probably daily, while you get to know your pool. @SoCalTFP gives you the basic instructions above to get your FC level from your TFT100 kit - do that now!

If you have not added any stabilizer yet, you should only worry about this now:

1. Add enough CYA (stabilizer) to get you up to 30 ppm (soak via the sock method)
2. Test your FC with the FAS-DPD test
3. Add liquid chlorine to get you to at least 4-6ppm of chlorine. I would not hesitate to overshoot and get closer to SLAM level of 12 as you're just getting started.

 

[Dirk]

You're getting lots of good advice. I think you might be confused about FC. All the chlorine tests you have now measure FC. The FAS-DPD test does it best and most accurately (and can test higher FC levels). Just use the FAS-DPD test. Others here sometimes use the OTO tester for quickie tests. I never do, and don't even own one. I only use the FAS-DPD test. You enter the results of the FAS-DPD test into Pool Math's "FC" field.