Test frequency

[garroyo130]

Man, is testing daily or every other day for FC and pH the norm? I was hoping to get a ballpark FC loss number on a full sun day and then just add based on that and test weekly.

Moved from here.

 

[MITBeta]

You'll get to know your pool eventually and then you can test when you feel it's necessary. I started out testing daily in the evening then adding liquid chlorine to bring levels back up to target. But realistically, it was always about a 2ppm loss per day.

Now that I have a SWCG, if I miss a day or two or three of testing, it's all fine.

I've never had an issue with pH moving quickly, so I test that every 1-2 weeks.

 

[duraleigh]

garoyo130,

TFP methods are all about precise and timely testing. Don't shorcut what Texas Splash linked to above.

As you learn your pool (30-45 days) you will set your own intervals but shortcutting what we suggest is an invitation to a LONG algae bloom........throwing away any time you may have saved.

 

[Newdude]

Ironically more testing as you learn, helps you become more at one with the pool down the road. It doesn't take long and after a while you'll have a good feel for how it responds. More effort now makes for much less effort later. Less effort now greatly increases the chances of a swamp and the effort needed will be off the charts.