Whats your fill water test results?

[eqbob]

My fill water test results:
pH - much higher than 8. Took 8 drops to bring it down to 7.6
TA - 480
CH - 50
FC - 0.5 to 1.0

 

[SunnyOptimism]

Why is that? For pool water, isn't it more problematic to have that high of a TA then it is that high of a CH? Or are you saying that because it is easier to reduce TA then to reduce CH?

Neither a high TA nor a high CH are desirable. Both have their downsides. I admit I'd rather fight TA than CH but both will cost you a lot of time and money to fix.

I'd like to install an outdoor water softener on my fill line to take my 250+ CH levels down a bit further. Won't be able to fill a pool with it but at least the automatic replenishment water would be better


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[SunnyOptimism]

Eastern Canada is where I reside, here is our fill water

CYA 0
FC .5
Ph 7.0
CH 20
Alk 20

And will test high in iron and copper, a lot of staining occurs in my area. Dearly looking for the best metal remover.

What are opinions on expensive pre filters?

Wish I could help but anything I suggest would be sold from the US which I know is a pain for you Canadians (availability and price). Hopefully some fellow Canucks will have a good idea.

A whole home water softener would help with metals but it can't fill a pool and you'd have to get a plumber to tie it in to an outdoor spigot as those are typically on a separate loop from the main interior plumbing of the house.

Sadly, no easy options for metals....


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[easttn]

Why is that? For pool water, isn't it more problematic to have that high of a TA then it is that high of a CH? Or are you saying that because it is easier to reduce TA then to reduce CH?

Yea neither one is good but atleast you can drop the TA. There isnt much you can do if your fill has high CH except pray for rain.