Brand new pool (26k gals) in central Texas, trying to get the chemicals started up. I have the TF-Pro as well as a first test from Leslie and a Pentair basic test.
Leslie test: FC .03, pH 8, TA 80, CH 113, CYA 5. These results made sense based on the source of the water we used to fill the pool.
After $500 worth of chemicals including 2gals of Leslie Instant Conditioner and 35 ounces of 53% Cal-Hypo (among other Leslie products...), I let it run for 24 hrs and then did the TF-Pro full test with the below results.
TFPro test: FC was still pretty much clear .0, pH 7.6, TA 100, CH 225, CYA went to the top of the viewing tube and never lost the dot. Some fuzz, so I would say CYA was maybe a 10...?
My question for the big minds here is, should it take 6 gallons of conditioner to get the CYA within the target range on 26k gallons? And if so, is it possible that without the CYA in the target range, my pool just ate the 35 ounces of chlorine?
What advice for me moving forward with my chemical additions besides don't pay Leslie for overpriced products?
Thanks in advance for doing what you do!
Leslie test: FC .03, pH 8, TA 80, CH 113, CYA 5. These results made sense based on the source of the water we used to fill the pool.
After $500 worth of chemicals including 2gals of Leslie Instant Conditioner and 35 ounces of 53% Cal-Hypo (among other Leslie products...), I let it run for 24 hrs and then did the TF-Pro full test with the below results.
TFPro test: FC was still pretty much clear .0, pH 7.6, TA 100, CH 225, CYA went to the top of the viewing tube and never lost the dot. Some fuzz, so I would say CYA was maybe a 10...?
My question for the big minds here is, should it take 6 gallons of conditioner to get the CYA within the target range on 26k gallons? And if so, is it possible that without the CYA in the target range, my pool just ate the 35 ounces of chlorine?
What advice for me moving forward with my chemical additions besides don't pay Leslie for overpriced products?
Thanks in advance for doing what you do!